Mark Quinn
Appears in 33 Episodes
Professional learning – it's not just from the neck up! | The Staffroom
In this episode, Louise Stoll tells us her story of 'improve-isation'.Louise tells Mark and Elaine about her career to date.She talks about the importance of building ...
Wellbeing? Don't give me things to pretty up my life | The Staffroom
What does supporting teacher wellbeing look like? And how can school leaders create a culture of wellbeing?Samantha O'Sullivan's research finds that teacher wellbeing ...
Making sure everyone matters: Evelyn Forde tells 'herstory' | The Staffroom
Evelyn Forde shares her lived experience, from not feeling she mattered in school to becoming headteacher of the year.Evelyn tells Mark and Elaine about finding her wa...
Has creativity gone out of fashion? No, it's more important than ever | The Staffroom
Sarah and Phoebe from Freshwater Theatre show how drama builds creativity and empathy... and can improve wellbeing for teachers too.Sarah and Phoebe explore how drama ...
"If we don't create opportunities for talk, we build in disadvantage" | The Staffroom
Julie Dockrell talks to us about how oral language is the foundation for all other learning and what the implications of this are for teachers.Julie talks about how he...
"Asking the awkward questions" | The Staffroom
In this episode, Guy Claxton takes us beyond simplified conceptions of the learning sciences and explains why teachers are sometimes vulnerable to fads and trends. "W...
From the early years school to the research school | ECF Staffroom
In this episode, Sally Adams tells us about her new role leading adult learning – and the ways teaching can be a great stepping stone for a host of different careers. ...
What happens to the ‘could have beens’ who decided not to teach? | ECF Staffroom
Mark and Elaine hear from researcher Emily Macleod, who says that if we want more people to try out teaching, we have to stop thinking of it as a vocation. "These t...
“Beware of anyone who claims to know it all.” | ECF Staffroom
As human beings, how do we learn? In this episode, Dr Rebecca Gordon explores how educational neuroscience can be used in the classroom. Rebecca reminds us how comple...
The happy teacher: ECT Emily on the importance of relationships | ECF Staffroom
Emily Taylor, ECT in Airdale Academy in Castleford, talks about how her strong bond with her mentor has supported her personally and professionally, and how she in tur...
Lessons from Catalonia | ECF Staffroom
In this episode, Cesc Masdeu discusses how mentoring and professional development can transform school cultures and contribute to institutional change. Barcelona teac...
Thinking about life through all of their eyes | ECF Staffroom
Step out of your bubble: Raf Alleyne, Assistant Principal at London Screen Academy, tells us about the importance of reflecting on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. ...
"If participants don’t value their learning, then what is left?" | ECF Staffroom
In this podcast, Mark Quinn and Dr Polly Glegg talk about what makes great professional learning for teachers and leaders. Polly and Mark, the masterminds behind UCL’...
‘Be ambitious and fail, but don't fail to be ambitious' | ECF Staffroom
In this podcast, George Wolstenholme talks about messing up, forgiveness, and being on the way to becoming the teacher he wishes to be. "Everyone's experience with ne...
Fostering strong professional relationships: Find your staffroom friends | ECF Staffroom
Nancy Karmali-Belmonte and Farzana Akther respond to our ECTs' questions, and remind us that looking after wellbeing and being a good teacher are two sides of the same...
‘Giving ECTs springs to run a marathon’: enthusiasm for UCL’s ECF programme | ECF Staffroom
Mark and Elaine speak to Louise Dwyer, Assistant Headteacher at the Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, and discuss how the ECF builds upon a growing movement of evidenc...
‘Speak up and speak out even if your voice shakes’: Anti-racism is too important to leave to chance | ECF Staffroom
Alison Wiggins, a PGCE and anti-racist lecturer, emphasises the need for teachers to develop their racial literacy – 'naming it changes the power of it.' She talks ab...
‘Be unapologetically yourself’: ECF Director Hilary Adli shares her recipe for success | ECF Staffroom
Hilary talks about her journey as an educator and doles out some advice for early career teachers (ECTs): find the joy, discover your own teacher persona, and be unapo...
Taking the Staffroom on the road: Gatecrashing an Induction Tutor conference in East London | ECF Staffroom
Tapping into the experience of induction tutors, facilitators and an ECF lead to learn about ensuring high-quality mentoring and cultures of professional learning. El...
What teaching does to people as people: What can ECF Providers learn from ITE? | ECF Staffroom
Jan shares her wisdom from decades in teaching and teacher education. She reminds us why teaching can be a great – and still greater – profession to join. She talks a...
