I'm Mark Taylor and I interview educators from around the world so that I can enable you to support your children to live, learn and grow to their full potential
Latest Podcast Episodes
Can AI create an engaging summary of a book focused interview?
In advance of our Ger Graus season which will be based on his book Through a Different Lens – Lessons from a Life in Education I have created a summary podcast of our previous conversation (Ep 439) using NotebookLM. This is as – described on it’s website – ‘the AI research tool and thinking partner…
Read MoreRevolutionizing Educational Engagement: Join the Movement
During the autumn we will have a dedicated series exploring how education can change lives through the work of Professor Dr. Ger Graus and his book “Through a Different Lens: Lessons From a Life in Education.” What You’ll Hear: Real stories from teachers, parents, and mentors Practical ways to help children discover who they really…
Read MoreThe Dawn of a New Era in Learning: What to Expect This Autumn
This podcast episode explains the forthcoming evolution of the Education on Fire podcast, as I, Mark Taylor, prepare to embark on an exciting new chapter with esteemed educator Professor Dr. Ger Graus OBE. Central to our discussion will be the exploration of innovative educational theories derived from Ger’s autobiography, focusing on the concepts of connection,…
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Top 10 resources you can use to support learning
As discussed by guests on the podcast these include:
A Children's Podcast, Mentoring, Online Teaching and Learning Tool, Science, Maths, Spelling, Reading & Writing, Arts, Resilience Empathy & Global Citizenship, Parent Engagement, Whole School Mental Health
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Most Recent Blog Posts
The Executive Function Online Summit 2021
How TEFOS Benefits You? Dear Compassionate and Proactive Parents, If your child struggles with Executive Function, in other words, if they don’t get important stuff done, because of things like procrastination, not getting started, not following through, disorganization, not paying attention, overwhelm, being unprepared, forgetful, late, unmotivated, TEFOS is for YOU. TEFOS, or The Executive…
Read MoreOnline Children’s Book Festival – June 26th and 27th 2021
A FREE CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL is being hosted by Independent Thinking this June. This special event grew out of our recent podcast guest Ian Gilbert finding himself on a Zoom coffee morning chat with a wide range of authors, all brought together by Sue Atkins, TV’s celebrated ‘parenting coach’. Post-lockdown, it is even more vital to help…
Read MoreTeach Active to launch the UK’s largest active learning day
As part of the Youth Sport Trust’s National School Sport Week (19-25th June 2021), Teach Active is set to host the largest active learning day for schools on Wednesday 23rd June. Jon Smedley from Teach Active was my guest on episode 182 of the Education on Fire podcast . On this day, English and maths lessons in primary schools around…
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National Association for Primary Education
Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.