{"podcast":{"title":"Helping Teachers Thrive","slug":"helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","podcast_index_feed_id":6305601,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/tem-s-teaching-tips","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/1697399805510-f5f1128fd03ba47479e93711c8aa41c2.jpeg","author":"Tem Ezimokhai","episode_count":191,"summary":"Empowering Educators: Insights, Tips, and Strategies for Every Stage of Your Teaching Career with episodes now CPD accredited. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this resource is for you! Join me as I dive into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice on effective teaching strategies to help you excel in your Teaching Career. Since beginning my Teaching Career in 2009, I have been dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. I believe in the transformative power of education, not only to enhance academic success but also to build character and resilience. Through my experience mentoring teachers, I aim to continue shaping young minds while nurturing the growth of those who guide them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T10:19:04.128095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601"},"episode":{"title":"Mastering Structured Talk in the Classroom","slug":"mastering-structured-talk-in-the-classroom","published_at":"2026-02-18T00:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/mastering-structured-talk-in-the-classroom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tem-s-teaching-tips/episodes/69906d938dc5f2047afd0e87","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/e/69906d938dc5f2047afd0e87/media.mp3","summary":"DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem revisits the structured talk method sharing her experience and insights on how to effectively implement this technique in lessons, emphasising the importance of clear instructions, sentence starters, and active student engagement. Tem also highlights the need for differentiation in questioning based on students' abilities and the significance of planning to ensure successful outcomes in classroom discussions. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Structured Talk is a refined version of think-pair-share. Clear instructions enhance student focus and engagement. Using sentence starters helps guide student discussions. Active monitoring during discussions allows for better understanding. Engaging students face-to-face fosters better communication. Keywords can enhance the quality of student discussions. Structured Talk can replace traditional discussion methods. BEST MOMENTS: \"It works really well.\" \"It makes them focus a lot more.\" \"It improves the quality of their discussions\" VALUABLE RESOURCES: https://patreon.com/thehelpingteachersthrivehub?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-does-structured-talk-impact-student-learning/id1681843058?i=1000747940959 ABOUT THE HOST: Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision.…","meta_description":"DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem revisits the structured talk method sharing her experience and insights on how to effectively implement this technique i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":480,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/episodes/mastering-structured-talk-in-the-classroom/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/mastering-structured-talk-in-the-classroom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}