Talking Classrooms | Educational Communication and Reflection
Talking Classrooms is a podcast dedicated to exploring the heart of education — the challenges, the opportunities, and the stories that shape learning inside and beyond the classroom. Hosted by Bulelani Marwanqana, the show dives into conversations with educators, learners, thought leaders, and community voices, reflecting on how teaching and learning can inspire growth, resilience, and transformation.
Each episode offers authentic discussions on topics like student wellbeing, emotional intelligence, academic struggles, faith in education, and innovative approaches to teaching. With honesty and reflection at its core, Talking Classrooms invites you to think deeply about the role of education in shaping both individuals and society.
Whether you’re a teacher, student, parent, or lifelong learner, this podcast will give you insights, encouragement, and a renewed vision of what it means to learn and lead.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2025
From Captivity to Cybersecurity: The Inspiring Journey of Popina Khumanda
In this episode of Talking Classrooms: Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana sits down with Popina Khumanda—a cybersecurity lecturer, engineer, and author whose life stor…
Engineering Growth: A Conversation with Reginald Nkadimeng
In this episode, host Bulelani Marwanqana sits down with Reginald Nkadimeng, an aspiring Industrial Engineer in his final year at Tshwane University of Technology and a Process & Manufacturing Engine…
Corporal Punishment: Discipline, Balance, and the Role of Teachers
In this episode of Talking Classrooms: Podcasting as a Tool for Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana tackles a controversial yet pressing topic: the necessity of corpora…
Empowering the Youth with Ntomboxolo Jack
In this inspiring episode of Talking Classrooms: Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana sits down with Ntomboxolo Jack, the Founder, Organiser, and CEO of Intellectual Min…
The Compound Effect: Small Choices, Big Changes
In this episode of Talking Classrooms: Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana unpacks The Compound Effect — how the small, seemingly insignificant decisions we make daily …
Embracing Purpose & Impact with Sarah Serwaa Appiah
In this inspiring episode of Talking Classrooms: Podcasting as a Tool for Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana sits down with Sarah Serwaa Appiah—an award-winning sustai…
Barless Prison
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Talking Classrooms: Podcasting as a Tool for Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana unpacks the invisible chains that hold …
Unseen Victories
In this heartfelt episode, Bulelani Marwanqana reflects on the powerful impact of educators beyond the classroom, highlighting the often-overlooked victories that come from planting seeds of hope and…
From Tent Floors to Toolboxes: Bonus Episode of "How I Struggled with Studies"
In this heartfelt bonus episode, host Bulelani Marwanqana shares a powerful personal story — a journey of academic struggle, sacrifice, and purpose. From studying Maths and Physics while sleeping in …
How I Struggled with Studies: Solving Maths and Physics in a Tent
In this deeply personal episode of Talking Classrooms: Podcasting as a Tool for Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana opens up about his silent academic battles—navigatin…
Teen Mental Health
In this powerful episode of Talking Classrooms: Podcasting as a Tool for Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana unpacks one of the most urgent and overlooked challenges in…
Continuous Learning
In this insightful episode of Talking Classrooms, host Bulelani Marwanqana explores the power of continuous learning — the mindset of staying curious, adaptable, and committed to growth throughout li…
Crushing Hope in the Name of Visibility
In a world where recognition often equals validation, are we unintentionally crushing the hopes of learners who remain unseen?
In this deeply reflective and compassionate episode, host Bulelani Marwan…
Education Without Salvation Is Just Information
Can we truly call it education if it leaves the soul untouched?
In this deeply reflective episode, host Bulelani Marwanqana explores the powerful idea that education without salvation is merely inform…
Authenticity
What does it mean to be real in the classroom?
In this reflective episode, host Bulelani Marwanqana explores the power of authenticity in teaching, learning, and school leadership. From the pressure t…
Balancing Babies and Books
In this deeply human and eye-opening episode, host Bulelani Marwanqana explores the untold reality of learners who are not just students—but single mothers.
From feeding bottles before sunrise to rush…
The Learners Who Hustle to Survive
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, host Bulelani Marwanqana shines a light on a growing, often overlooked reality in South African schools: learners who hustle and run small businesses—not fo…
Financial Lessons Schools Rarely Teach
In this episode of Talking Classrooms, Bulelani Marwanqana unpacks one of the most urgent gaps in our education system—financial literacy. Why are learners graduating without understanding budgeting,…
Unpaid and Underqualified
In this eye-opening episode, host Bulelani Marwanqana explores the often-overlooked reality of unpaid and underqualified teachers who are holding classrooms together across South Africa.
From rural to…
Crossing The Line
In this powerful and necessary solo episode of Talking Classrooms, host Bulelani Marwanqana addresses one of the most sensitive yet urgent issues in education today: teachers engaging in inappropriat…