Sociology Staffroom (tutor2u Sociology)

Roles are reversed as Katie takes her place in the podcast guest seat alongside Duncan to discuss the benefits of flipped learning and how she uses it in her Sociology lessons.

Experienced sociology teacher Stephanie Harding joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how she was successfully made use of social media platforms in here A Level Sociology teaching.

ECT social science teacher Lizzie Skinner joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her experiences of ECT 1.

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.

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.

Teacher, coach and counsellor Jenni Griffiths joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss teacher wellbeing and how sociology teachers can look after their own wellbeing and that of their teams.

Afsar Ali, former social sciences teacher and head of department, now a holistic wellbeing coach and consultant, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss applying ideas from the field of positive psychology in our roles in sociology departments and the classroom.

Experienced teacher, Nicole Levy, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to share her experiences of teaching sociology remotely, challenges and opportunities, and effective techniques.

New head of sociology, Reece, is back in the Sociology Staffroom with Katie Tyler to talk about his experiences and the challenges associated with taking on this role.

Experienced sociology teacher John Harvey joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss teaching Social Action theory, a topic that is sometimes considered tricky by students and non-specialist teachers (and others!)

Early career teacher Brett joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss theory, especially more niche theories or nuances within the main perspectives.

Dr Katherine Davies, from the University of Sheffield, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk about her research into siblings and other family and friendship relationships, as well as her work on the impact of Brexit on families. She also discusses her qualitative and creative research methods. Definitely worth a lesson to hear about some contemporary research (relevant to families, education, identity, stratification and more) and research methods.

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In this episode, a teacher panel (consisting of Anna Lise White, Craig Gelling and Duncan Hall) discussed a range of issues relating to the start of a new term, mostly ones raised by teachers in the AQA A Level Sociology Teachers Group.

Experienced sociology teacher Richard Brinkley joins Duncan in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how to make lessons more interactive, including some great ideas!

Subject lead for sociology and politics at tutor2u, Duncan Hall, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the upcoming workshop tour for Year 12 students. See here for more information.

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.

Head of department, Emma, and experienced teacher Carly, join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss working as a team and making the most of your colleagues' talents and skills.

Criminologist and sociologist from the University of Kent, Dr Emma Cooke, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk about her journey into the subject and her research into the criminal justice system, as well as how we can support students for Higher Education. Want to add something really contemporary to your lessons on the CJS? Here's a good starting place!

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Duncan and Katie meet up in the Sociology Staffroom for a seasonal special, to share some of their highlights from the first term's episodes of the podcast.

In the final episode of season 1, experienced Sociology teacher Reece Goscinski joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss techniques for addressing controversial topics in the sociology classroom.

The podcast is taking a little break for a few weeks now, but will be back with a new series in September. Have a good summer :)

Popular A-Level Sociology YouTuber Kate Flatley joins Katie in The Sociology Staffroom to discuss top tips for exam technique.

Experienced Sociology teacher and assistant principal Andrew Jones joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss teaching the classic theories in A Level Sociology.

Assistant headteacher, PhD student and experienced sociology teacher, Andrew Jones, returns to the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how teachers of sociology (and other subjects) can maintain political neutral in the classroom, as well as the limits to that neutrality. Another fascinating chat with this great returning guest.

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.

Vicky Lyons - a former sociology teacher and someone who works closely with EAL students for a local authority - joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss supporting EAL learners, including how to use AI as a form of assistive technology.

Dr Caroline Oliver, Associate Professor of Sociology at the Institute for Education at UCL, joined Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss preparing students to study sociology at university.

Duncan once again joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom, this time to discuss how to make the best use of those last few weeks before the exams start.

Experienced sociology teacher Craig Gelling - AKA the Sociology Guy - joined Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk about Methods in Context and how to get the best out of our students for these tricky questions.

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.

Dr Alison Hui, from Lancaster University, joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss the value of embedding careers into Sociology lessons, along with practical suggestions of how to do so.

Experienced Sociology teachers Tony and Rupert join Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss recruiting more boys to study Sociology, whether it's important and how it can be done.

Experienced Sociology teacher Anna Lise returns to the Sociology Staffroom to talk to Katie about the importance of multicultural awareness in Sociology teaching.

Experienced sociology teacher Liv joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how to support, stretch and challenge high achievers in A Level Sociology.

Duncan and Katie introduce this new podcast designed to support all Sociology teachers!

Dr Eric Hsu and Dr Louis Everuss, from the University of South Australia, join Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss their love of sociological theory and how they go about making it more engaging and fun. They are the hosts of the number one sociology podcast "The Sociology of Everything". Lots of great episodes to share with students already:

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Experienced Sociology teacher Cerys Dyke and former Head of Sociology, now Head of Content at the Teacher Development Trust, Paula Delaney, join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how best to offer support to non-specialist staff members.

Experienced sociology teacher and head of faculty Anna White joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss some great ideas for what to do in the first weeks of term with the new Year 12s for A Level Sociology.

Experienced sociology teacher Risteard joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss teaching the less popular optional topics in A Level Sociology, with particular focus on Work, Poverty & Welfare. They also discuss the issue of objectivity in the sociology classroom.

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

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.

Experienced Sociology teacher and head of department Nabihah joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of incorporating contemporary events and research in sociology teaching and some invaluable tips on how to do so.

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.

In this bonus 10 minutes, Katie and Craig discuss how teachers might sequence their teaching through the year.

Sociology teacher Miss A joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her experience of changing from a career in corporate law to the sociology classroom.

Experienced sociology teacher and head of department Karen joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss how to stretch and challenge learners in our sociology classes, and what that really means.

Anti-racism consultant and teacher, Azryah Harvey, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of anti-racism in our teaching practice and what it might look like in the Sociology classroom and in our schools and colleges.

Experienced Sociology teacher Amy Rose joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of oracy and how and why to embed it into sociology teaching.

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.

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.

Experienced sociology teacher and department head (as well as former government press officer) Mel Porter joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk about how best to incorporate the news into Sociology teaching, and why it can be such a good idea to do so.

Experienced sociology teacher Corinne joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how we teach about ethnicity in our sociology lessons.

Dr Maria do Mar Pereira from the University of Warwick joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom for a genuinely fascinating, wide-ranging discussion about the importance of sociology, teaching about gender, conducting ethnographic research, etc. Definitely not to be missed!

Sociology teacher Jon Hamer joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss their use of AI tools like ChatGPT and how it can be a useful teaching tool, as well as some of the potential pitfalls of the technology.

Early career teachers Naomi, Anna and Miss A join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss their experiences beginning their careers teaching Sociology, advice for ECTs, and how ECTs can best be supported by colleagues.

Experienced sociology teacher Peter Covington joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss ways in which we can help our students score higher marks in the 10 mark exam questions.

Kathrynn Lanaway joined Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her experiences of returning to the Sociology classroom after a career break.

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.

Sunny and Stuart join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss their experience of growing Sociology in schools and colleges. Great advice on starting Sociology at another level (e.g. introducing GCSE) or for increasing numbers.

Craig Gelling - also known as The Sociology Guy - joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss choosing optional topics and the possible benefits or pitfalls of choosing the more "niche" topics.

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

Experienced sociology teacher (and UCAS coordinator!) Kerry joined Katie in the Sociology staffroom for some useful tips and ideas about managing UCAS statements for Sociology students, and more generally.

Sociology teacher Mark Gill joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the use of whole class feedback - why you might use it, who to use it and the advantages and potential disadvantages of its use.

Experienced Sociology teacher Cerys Dyke joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how to strike the balance between teaching to the exam and encouraging a love of learning sociology.

Experienced sociology teacher and subject leader Alexia George joined Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss homework and how to make it as useful and meaningful as possible.

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.

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!

Experienced teacher Fran (otherwise known as Norfolk Fran) joins Katie to discuss ways to check, develop and update our Sociology subject knowledge.

Experienced Sociology teachers, Aqsa and Aaron, join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss teaching the challenges and opportunities of teaching about feminism in sociology lessons.

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.

Experienced Sociology teacher Bridget Gray joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her experience of teaching the Global Development optional topic for A Level Sociology.

Lead for Key Stage 4 Humanities at tutor2u, Vicki Woolven, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk all things GCSE Sociology: what are the unique challenges to teaching this subject or adding it to your curriculum offering?

Experienced Sociology teacher Jacquiline Agyeman-Duah joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in A Level Sociology. Jacquiline has authored a forthcoming e-learning course for AQA on this topic.

Experienced sociology teachers Matt and Chloe join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in a one-person department and how to make a success of it. Lots of Sociology departments are made up of one person and this can present lots of challenges. Listen to the experiences and top tips from two teachers who have successfully navigated these tricky waters!

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.

Sociology and Politics Subject Lead for tutor2u, Dr Duncan Hall joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how politics is important in sociology, and how teachers can improve students' political literacy, and their own.

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.

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?

Experienced head of Sociology & Psychology and "tech geek", Sarah Butler, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how best to make use of technology in the Sociology classroom.

The Sociology Staffroom returns in a new "every other week" schedule with lots of great guests scheduled. In this episode, the subject lead for Sociology at tutor2u, Duncan Hall, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to look at those important words that can be key to higher marks in Sociology essays. One area they particularly focus on is "today" and "contemporary" and the importance of contemporary research is an important focus for the rest of this academic year on the Podcast. Stay tuned folks!

Experienced sociology teacher and department head Stephen Joel joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk about "deep dives" from OFSTED - what to expect, how to cope, how to flourish. Essential listening for all Sociology teachers!

Experienced social science teacher Rhiannon Watson joins her old Sociology teacher Katie Tyler in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss issues relating to GCSE Sociology and how to engage and inspire the students.

Experienced sociology teacher Ian joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to share some of his great ideas for starting lessons, and explore the reasons why simple, effective starter activities work.

Experienced sociology teacher and head of department, Yasser, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk about his experiences in difference size departments and overcoming the different challenges this presents.

Experienced teacher Steph Nichols joined Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss recent trends in pedagogy and which ones might be here to stay.

Experienced sociology teacher, manager and Youtuber Kate Flatley returns to the Sociology Staffroom to discuss effective revision and exam preparation for A Level Sociology students, including thoughts about retrieval practice and assessment. Unmissable advice!

Regular host Katie Tyler and subject lead for Sociology at tutor2u, Duncan Hall, look back on what's been a fascinating second "season" of the Sociology Staffroom and forwards to what's coming in September.

Experienced teachers and heads of department Brandi and Jon join Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss how sociology teachers and departments can deal with impostor syndrome.

Our usual host Katie is the guest today, joining Duncan in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss changing optional topics, and particularly the pros and cons of swapping to Culture & Identity.

Experienced sociology teacher Richard Brinkley joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk about the important links between sociology and literacy.

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

Experienced sociology teacher, Zenab, joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss how we can apply various aspects of brain science to our teaching as well as exploring some popular misconceptions.

Sociology lecturer at the University of Bath, Helen Kowalewska, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research into the impact of social policy on women and gender inequality. They discuss Helen's most recent research into women over the age of 60 (including the WASPI women) and the different research methods that she has employed. They talk about the often double-edge nature of social policy that can on the one hand help women but in other respects reinforce patriarchal assumptions (e.g. maternity leave). They also consider some of the reasons for why there has not been more progress towards gender equality.

Sociology podcaster Matt Wilkin joins Katie in The Sociology Staffroom to talk about The Sociology Show and how teachers can make use of podcasts.

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

Experienced sociology teacher and subject lead at tutor2u joined Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk all things revision. What does it look like? What does it start? How can we best help students? This and more are discussed in this lively chat.