Talking Learning and Teaching

Welcome to Talking Learning and Teaching, a new Podcast all about learning and teaching in Higher Education. During each episode, we will be speaking to a teacher about a different topic related to learning and teaching in UK Higher Education. Whether it's practical ideas that can be used to support student learning, sharing of perspectives on key topics, or insights into future developments, there is something here for everyone with a passion for learning and teaching.

Talking Learning and Teaching is a education podcast hosted by Kevin L. Merry, with 84 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kevin L. Merry hosts Talking Learning and Teaching, a education show with 84 episodes published.

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  Reimagining Student Voice in HE with Jenny Sanders & Angie Bartoli

  Oct 9, 202541 minS0

  <p>"Student voice” is a phrase that echoes across university strategies - but what does it really mean in practice? In this episode, we explore how one institution is moving beyond tick-box feedback to create genuine partnerships between staff and students. Nottingham Trent University's Jenny Sanders and Angie Bartoli discuss the importance of amplifying underrepresented voices, from neurodivergent and Black student leaders to those often left out of formal decision-making. We delve into the creation of specialist Student Executive roles, innovative mentoring schemes, and the challenges of embedding meaningful student influence in institutional culture. The conversation uncovers what true co-creation lo...

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  News Update

  Sep 29, 20256 minS0

  <p>I’m still looking for guests for the Talking Learning & Teaching Podcast! If you have a story to share, I’d love to hear from you. I’m also curious about how you’re using the podcast and what topics or episodes you’d like to see in the future. Please take a moment to complete this short survey and let me know your thoughts.</p><p>Talking Learning & Teaching Podcast Survey </p><p>Exciting news from the UDL-UK & Ireland Network: we’re offering two upcoming courses at heavily discounted rates!</p><p>Designing Inclusive & Impactful Instruction – our flagship, highly popular...

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  The Power of Informal Conversations in Research with Zachery Spire

  Sep 23, 202529 minS0

  <p>What role do everyday chats and spontaneous exchanges play in shaping research? In this episode, we explore how informal conversations - so often overlooked in methodological debates, can add nuance, authenticity, and depth to qualitative research. Our guest, Zachery Spire, shares insights into the ethical dilemmas these encounters raise, the ways they illuminate doctoral students’ experiences of research culture, and why they offer a richer picture than surveys alone. We also discuss how institutions might rethink doctoral engagement by valuing the hidden but powerful work of conversation.</p><p>Zachery Spire, PhD., is a public engagement research specialist currently ba...

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  Rethinking Rubrics in Healthcare Education with Gareth Kennard-Holden

  Sep 15, 202545 minS0

  <p>What if assessment rubrics could be more than just grading tools? In this episode, we sit down with Gareth Kennard-Holden to explore the ambitious project of reimagining rubrics across healthcare subjects. From co-designing with students and staff, to crafting clearer language and a glossary, to creating a linked progression that spans levels 4 to 7, this new model is transforming how learners understand their academic journey. With over 1,000 pieces of feedback shaping the final design, we discuss the power of collaboration, the shift toward shared assessment literacy, and the potential ripple effects across disciplines and institutions.</p><p>Gareth Kennard-Holden is...

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  From Anxiety to Insight: Rethinking Statistics for Non-STEM Students with Haseeb Shaikh

  Sep 8, 202558 minS0

  <p>What happens when statistics is taught not through formulas and abstract graphs, but through the lens of movie trailers, design projects, and student-led storytelling? In this episode, we sit down with Haseeb Shaikh who reimagined an introductory statistics course for students in the social sciences, humanities, and design. We explore the roots of math anxiety in non-STEM fields, the creative pivot from cricket scores to cinema, and the power of scaffolded, hands-on learning. Tune in to hear how this innovative approach turned fear into curiosity—and what lessons any educator can take away to make numbers less intimidating and fa...

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