That'll Teach You

Scared to sing with your class? Not any more, now that Riona (@rionasally) is here to help! Riona talks about how we can use music to help with so many areas of school, not least Gaeilge. Make sure to check out her new album, Úlla Búlla, as well as all of her wonderful, fun songs that will make your life as a parent or teacher that little bit easier.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare to be inspired! Angela Cummins (@specialedteacherireland) is on the show this week, and we're excited. Angela is as experienced as it gets when it comes to teaching in an autism class, having begun 27 years ago. We chat to her about her goals at the start of the year and beyond, the challenges faced by teachers and SNAs, and what the school community can do to support our colleagues in autism classes.This is the first of a number of episodes this season with a focus on neurodiversity in our schools. Make sure to follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok to see what's coming next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly joins us for the start of an exciting new miniseries - Meet the Author. Paddy's books include The Vanishing Lake, The Golden Hare, For and Son Tailers and Dodos Aren't Extinct. We discuss his schooldays, his route to creating books, and how visiting schools as an author is just the best! If you can't tell, Hugh's class is full of Paddy's books.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Tiktok and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shona Kelly (@mskellys) is back to help you plan your Art lessons for the start of the year and beyond. As always, Shona's advice is practical and easy to implement, and she reminds us once again that you can bring Art into ANYTHING!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative psychotherapist, play therapist and teacher Karen Riordan (@primarylinks) joins Jane and Hugh this week to continue our discussion on how best we can build relationships in our classrooms. We highlight the importance of caring for both our own mental health, and our students', to create the best possible environment for safety, play and learning.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokRate, review and recommend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first week of school, and who better to help us kick off Season 3 than Lorraine (@all_things_primary)? As ever, Lorraine gives practical, sensible advice on how we can build relationships with our new students, starting on the first day (or even beforehand) and continuing throughout the year. Hugh veers wildly between excitement and terror at the prospect of his first Junior Infants class, while Jane is full of plans for another great year in 6th Class.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok.Please rate, review recommend!This episode of That'll Teach You is sponsored by Mash.ie, the number one platform for Irish teachers to buy and sell resources online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! Jane and Hugh are all set for an exciting new season of That'll Teach You, so we hope you are too. This season will bring you interviews with authors, a mini-series on neurodiversity, and a whole host of new and returning guests.We are have a new sponsor - Mash.ie - the best place for Irish teachers to go to buy and sell resources.Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's holiday time! For our final episode of Season 2, we are rejoined by Peace (@muinteoirchukwurah), who tells us all about her first year as a qualified teacher. We chat about maintaining a good work-life balance, bond over our lilac clothes, and consider a world where Hugh takes over our social media.Have a wonderful summer - we will see you in August for Season 3!If you liked the show, please rate and review!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine starting Junior Infants for the the first time. Imagine moving from 6th class to secondary school. These might be the two biggest transitions in our educational lives, and we are joined by fan favourite Tina (@teacherofdotes) to discuss these, and indeed all the transitions teachers and students face. Whether it's moving class or simply moving from one lesson to another, transitions are a big part of everyone's day in school. We also have a That'll Teach You exclusive, where Hugh reveals a pretty big transition of his own.Come back next week for our last episode of Season 2 with Peace Chukwurah (@muinteoirchukwurah) before we break for the holidays.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok.Don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's interview time! Every summer, how many of us get nervous about upcoming interviews? Whether you're an NQT looking for your first job, applying for CID, or an experienced teacher going for a leadership role, this is the podcast episode to listen to. Maria from Teacher Interview Consultancy (@teacherinterviewireland) joins us to share her expertise on how to boost your chances of performing well in an interview.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TikTok, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined this week by Magdalena Landziak (@sna_zone) who tells us about her journey from German teacher in Poland to SNA in Ireland. She talks about interviewing for the role, and what schools are looking for in their SNAs. She also tells us about setting up Amygdala, and gives us an exclusive on a possible upcoming podcast!Go back and listen to our SNAs episode with Linda (@lindaosull88) and Oneesa (@sna_support_and_inspire)Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We walked a marathon! Last weekend, Jane and Hugh took part in the Dublin Mountain Challenge in aid of Barretstown, hiking 42km through the Dublin mountains and ending up very tired and sore. Along the way, they found some willing fellow hikers to recount some memories from their schooldays.We'll be back next week with a regular episode.In the meantime, you can still support Barretstown by donating at https://barretstown.enthuse.com/pf/hugh-o-connorPlease also rate, review and recommend to a friend!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Teaching Abroad series resumes as we take a look at life as a teacher in South Korea. We are joined by Eddie and Sarah (@happystudentshappyteacher) who fill us in on their experiences teaching English in South Korea. We learn about the kindness of the Korean people, hearing mysterious voices from your apartment ceiling and, above all, who not to tackle in the Korean GAA clubs.Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @thatllteachyoupodcastPlease rate and review, and don't forget to recommend us to a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by our colleague, friend, and all-around musical maestro Jay Wilson (@jaywilsonmusic) to learn more about being teaching individual music lessons. We have no doubt that Jay's curiosity and enthusiasm will win you over just as much as it did us. Also, Sting sang backing vocals for Jay in Australia (sort of).Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok.Please rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is AI a force for good or a threat to us all? Could it be both? Patrick Hickey (@aiteachingguru) joins the podcast to share his expertise and experience with AI in education. It's been the biggest talking point in tech for the last few years, and school, students and teachers are not immune. What do we need to know to make AI our ally, rather than our enemy? How do we enable our students to use it to enhance their learning, rather than bypassing it? We ask Patrick all of these questions, and more.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok, and please don't forget to rate and review!Support us as we hike the Dublin Mountain Challenge for Barretstown on 25th May! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Mrs Mactivity (aka Heather and @mrsmactivity) tells her fascinating story on this week's episode. From class teacher to the senior team at Twinkl, all the way to setting up her own educational business that provides teachers and educators with so many invaluable resources, Heather gives us a look at opportunities in education that exist beyond the classroom.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, comedian, and Hugh's other podcast co-host Will Sebag-Montefiore (yes, that's his real name - he's @wsebag on Instagram) joins Jane and Hugh to wish you all a Happy Easter, and to discuss Jane's trip to Australia. We're off next week, but see you on 30th April for the final few months of Season 2!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokPlease rate and review the show - it really helps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you got a good work-life balance? We were faced with that question during our chat with Cormac (@mr.odonoghue), who joined the podcast to discuss how we can look after ourselves while continuing to deliver the teaching and learning that our students deserve. Recorded during the January snow, we reminisce about our snowball fights of yesteryear (again).Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok.Follow Cormac on Tiktok and Instagram @mr.odonoghueDon't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our international series as Katie (@twinklekidsireland) joins us to tell us about her experience in education in China, teaching English to all ages. Katie takes us into a culture that so many of us know so little about, and how the Chinese schools she taught in might differ from those in Ireland. We spend some time discussing behaviour management and lesson planning, and a good bit more discussing jigsaws, tummy time and charity shops.Make sure to check out Katie's amazing business at Twinkle Kids.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Tiktok and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're Down Under this week as Hayley (@theteacherstudent) joins the podcast to tell us all about teaching in Sydney. We talk behaviour management and planning, discuss the pros and cons of subbing full-time, and learn that a water fountain is called a bubbla.Go back and listen to our episode with Jane O'Reilly on teaching in Melbourne, and keep an eye out for next week's episode about teaching in China!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Tiktok and Instagram, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.