Mr Brown Podcast
Reflections on my ongoing experiences as a teacher, with a special focus on mental health.
Episodes
53 episodes
53. Go Lightly
I talk about: The connection between workload and standards, via breaktimes and detentions The point of detentions Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrow...
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Episode 53
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22:40
52. "How's your day going?"
I talk about: How to change a community by asking one simple question | Emmanuel Botwe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVFLMumg3xw&ab_channel=T...
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Episode 52
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17:23
51. Emotions!
I talk about: Reason vs emotion How dare you ignore me?! Shouting Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social ...
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Episode 51
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17:53
50. Plot Twists and Perfectionism
I talk about: The Von Restorff effect (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07lg0mj) Perfectionism Patreon (
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Episode 50
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14:20
49. Rewards and Justice
This episode is a recording of a talk I delivered at the Society for Educational Studies Annual Conference: Introduction Title Defining "dilemma" Motivation and virtue The...
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Episode 49
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19:46
48. Game Theory and Behaviour Management
I talk about: The prisoner's dilemma Tournament 1 (winners: nice, forgiving, ...) Tournament 2 (winners: ..., retaliatory, clear, ...) Evolution of cooperation Tournament ...
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Episode 48
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32:50
47. Find the Good in Them!
I talk about: Another year over Carrot cake Reciprocal motivation Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) A wonderful...
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Episode 47
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13:40
46. Character Is What We Do in the Toilets
I talk about: Listen to others, think, and have a go! Toilets and character education Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Feeli...
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Episode 46
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21:25
45. A Master of Attention
I talk about: Observing an expert colleague: - Student-directedness - Setups and payoffs Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod)&nb...
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Episode 45
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22:51
44. Relatedness
I talk about: Getting emotional over decimals Making personal connections Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social media:...
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Episode 44
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14:09
43. Confronting the Unknown
I talk about: Coming full circle Confronting the unknown My changing use of the word "proud" Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod...
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Episode 43
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15:06
42. Dilemmas!
I talk about: Dilemmas, e.g. in RSHE Share resources, or not? Eject student, or not? Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) <...
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Episode 42
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22:08
41. Cylinders and Salami
I talk about: The cylinder model (https://crestresearch.ac.uk/comment/wells-transitions-in-negotiation/) Patreon (
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Episode 41
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24:04
40. "Trust us..."
I talk about: A long short half term Deliberating a TLR Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Mentoring Social ...
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Episode 40
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15:36
39. A Calamitous Lesson
I talk about: A calamitous lesson Ego Diagnosing the problem Addressing the problem The next lesson Standards vs relationships/positivity Patre...
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Episode 39
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21:38
38. Justice and Politics
I talk about: Student vs teacher conceptions of justice Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Direct instruction / discovery learning vs right ...
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Episode 38
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16:41
37. Rewards and Resentment
I talk about: Rewards and resentment PRIDE Showcase Day Being sat among students Being ready (or not) for a TLR Social media:
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Episode 37
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19:50
36. Slaving Away
I talk about: My busiest day ever Whether I am a slave Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Being distracted by a diagram <...
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Episode 36
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13:34
35. Redemption and Beyoncé
I talk about: Making a difference Y9 redeeming themselves Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) RSHE via Beyoncé <...
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Episode 35
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13:18
34. Slang and Integrity
I talk about: Looking forward to Christmas Student slang Intelligence vs. character Integrity Patreon (https://www.patreon.com...
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Episode 34
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23:38
33. Lightbulbs and Catwalks
I talk about: Learning vs. exposure A long overdue lightbulb moment Waiting for silence Coming full circle (
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Episode 33
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23:39
32. Kindness Bingo
I talk about: Kindness bingo Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) A behaviour management dilemma Sleep and purpose
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Episode 32
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17:49
31. Resolution!
I talk about: Holiday illness Long-awaited resolution Confiscate or not? Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Alco...
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Episode 31
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21:13