Sociology Staffroom
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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 31 | Teaching Global Development, With Bridget Gray
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.
Episode 30 | Teaching Sociology Remotely, with Nicole Levy
Experienced teacher, Nicole Levy, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to share her experiences of teaching sociology remotely, challenges and opportunities, and effective techniques.
Episode 29 | How to make effective starters, with Ian Luckhurst
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.
Episode 28 | 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 th…
Episode 27 | 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 par…
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'…
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 fo…
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…
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 whos…
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…
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 wa…
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
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
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 tak…
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,…
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, priori…
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
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 …
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…
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.