Sociology Staffroom

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Join Katie from tutor2u Sociology and our special guests for lively discussion, support and encouragement for all GCSE & A-Level Sociology teachers. The Sociology Staffroom podcast is suitable for every Sociology teacher. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher, have taught for many years, or somewhere in between! read less

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GCSE Troubleshooting, with Vicki Woolven

GCSE Troubleshooting, with Vicki Woolven

Subject lead for GCSE Sociology, Geography and History at tutor2u, Vicki Woolven, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss misconceptions about GCSE Sociology and how to deal with some of the problems that are specific to that qualification.

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GCSE Troubleshooting, with Vicki Woolven

GCSE Troubleshooting, with Vicki Woolven

Subject lead for GCSE Sociology, Geography and History at tutor2u, Vicki Woolven, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss misconceptions about GCSE Sociology and how to deal with some of the problems that are specific to that qualification.

Supporting and Retaining Trainees, with Alison Wiggins

Supporting and Retaining Trainees, with Alison Wiggins

Subject leader for PGCE Social Sciences at UCL, Alison Wiggins, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom for a fascinating discussion about trainee teachers and how we can support them in the early part of their career.

Episode 26 | In conversation with Duncan & Katie: Issues and concerns for teachers towards the end of the Spring term

Episode 26 | In conversation with Duncan & Katie: Issues and concerns for teachers towards the end of the Spring term

In a departure from the usual format, usual host Katie and subject lead Duncan have a conversation about issues that teachers face at this time of year: when to "start revision", what to do if there's content still to complete, etc.

Episode 25| Teaching Culture & Identity, with Shahina Yasmin

Episode 25| Teaching Culture & Identity, with Shahina Yasmin

Experienced sociology teacher, Shahina, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss switching to the optional topic of Culture & Identity, why you might want to, challenges faced, and advice for teaching it.

Episode 24 | How to Lecture Less, with Katie Tyler

Episode 24 | How to Lecture Less, with Katie Tyler

Regular host Katie Tyler joins Duncan in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how and why to lecture less and have more student-focused lessons. Lots of practical tips and professional discussion about teaching and learning.

Episode 23 | Helping students who have underperformed in their mocks, with Kate Flatley

Episode 23 | Helping students who have underperformed in their mocks, with Kate Flatley

Experienced Sociology teacher and YouTuber Kate Flatley (@theteachersociology) joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss "bouncing out of the pit" - how to encourage and support students whose mocks show they have a lot to do!

Episode 22 | Methods in Context Revisited, with Craig Gelling

Episode 22 | Methods in Context Revisited, with Craig Gelling

Experienced Sociology teacher Craig Gelling (aka The Sociology Guy) rejoins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to once again look at the Methods in Context question and how to help students prepare and revise for this.

Episode 21 | Switching to Stratification, with Duncan Hall

Episode 21 | Switching to Stratification, with Duncan Hall

Subject lead for Sociology at tutor2u, Duncan Hall, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the Stratification and Differentiation topic and some of the reasons why people may or may not want to switch, and some approaches that teachers might like to take if they are tackling this topic.

Episode 20 | Effective Marking with Jodie Robert

Episode 20 | Effective Marking with Jodie Robert

Experienced sociology teacher, Jodie Robert, joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss some great tips on how to make marking and feedback more effective.

Episode 19 | Getting A*s and As with Erhan Bora

Episode 19 | Getting A*s and As with Erhan Bora

Experienced sociology teacher Erhan joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the methods he uses to help students access high grades.

Episode 18 | Sociology Trips & Visits with Anna Lise White

Episode 18 | Sociology Trips & Visits with Anna Lise White

Experienced sociology teacher Anna Lise White joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss a wide range of possible trips and visits for Sociology students and the benefits and challenges of taking them.

Highlights from 2023 in the Sociology Staffroom

Highlights from 2023 in the Sociology Staffroom

Katie and Duncan review some of their favourite moments from the last 12 months of podcasting, and look forward to some of what's coming up in 2024. It would be great to hear from you, our listeners, what some of your favourite parts were.

Episode 16 | In Conversation with Steve Taylor, Head of Curriculum for Sociology at AQA

Episode 16 | In Conversation with Steve Taylor, Head of Curriculum for Sociology at AQA

Head of Curriculum for Sociology at AQA, and experienced sociology teacher, Steve Taylor joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss a range of issues and questions surrounding his role, priorities and the future of the qualifications.

Episode 15 | Teaching Postmodernism with Reece Goscinski

Episode 15 | Teaching Postmodernism with Reece Goscinski

Returning guest Reece Goscinski joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss postmodernism and postmodernity and how and when to teach it.

Episode 14 | Should Sociology be a Compulsory Subject? With Rita Marvin

Episode 14 | Should Sociology be a Compulsory Subject? With Rita Marvin

Experienced Sociology teacher and head of sociology in her school, Rita Marvin, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to ponder the question of whether Sociology should be made a compulsory subject in school. What do you think?

Episode 13 | Coaching in the Classroom, with Jenny Weidner

Episode 13 | Coaching in the Classroom, with Jenny Weidner

Experienced and qualified coach and educational manager, Jenny Weidner, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the role and importance of coaching, particularly to help students (and staff) suffering stress and anxiety around exams and achievement.

Episode 12 | How to teach synopticity, with Nusrath Sharmin

Episode 12 | How to teach synopticity, with Nusrath Sharmin

Experienced Sociology teacher, Nusrath Sharmin, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of synopticity and tips on how to teach it and improve the skill with our students.

Episode 11 | Pedagogy and Sociology with Andrew Jones

Episode 11 | Pedagogy and Sociology with Andrew Jones

Return guest Andrew Jones joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom again, this time to consider some fascinating insights relating to applying sociological theory to pedagogy.

Episode 10 | Metacognition in Sociology, with Garnette Watts

Episode 10 | Metacognition in Sociology, with Garnette Watts

Experienced sociology teacher Garnette Watts joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss metacognition and its application to the Sociology classroom.

Episode 9 | Research vs Practice with David Morris

Episode 9 | Research vs Practice with David Morris

Experienced Sociology teacher David Morris joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the relationship between research and classroom practice in sociology.