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Operation Education
by Pritesh Raichura / Bunsen Blue
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Ep 015: How to Teach Pupils to Work Hard
October 22, 2026 · 51 minTelling kids to work hard doesn't work. So what does? And can hard work actually be taught? In this episode, Pritesh & Neena get stuck into one of their favourite topics: character education! They explore the surprisingly powerful…
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Ep 014: Q&A - Mini Whiteboards vs Turn & Talk and English vs Science Teaching
October 15, 2026 · 49 minYou ask and we answer! In this Q&A special, Pritesh & Neena discuss whether turn and talks should only ever be used for rehearsal or for other types of questions? If we use turn and talk, how do we know which pupils need follow-up…
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Ep 013: Rethinking Turn and Talk
October 8, 2026 · 52 minWhether you've never used 'Turn and Talk' in your classroom before or are a seasoned expert, this episode packs in lots of practical advice for improving pupil outcomes. If you already use Pritesh and Neena's favourite strategy (they swear…
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Ep 012: Inside Pritesh's Live Lesson - Explicit Instruction in Action
October 1, 2026 · 59 minHear Pritesh delivering a live lesson at a conference using explicit instruction (aka direct instruction), where he demonstrates delivering clear explanations, high frequency questioning & warmth. Some cool statistics about the lesson: in…
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Ep 011: Choral Response and 'All Hands Up' Questioning
September 24, 2026 · 38 minYou pose a question. The whole class responds in unison. The energy, the buzz, the feeling of success is palpable for every pupil. Pritesh and Neena discuss the power of 'Choral Response' as a questioning strategy, and contrast it with 'I…
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Ep 010: How to Get Every Pupil Participating with 'I Say You Say'
September 17, 2026 · 43 minTeachers are often faced with pupils who are very reluctant to participate in lessons. Two major reasons for this can be apathy and a lack of confidence. How can teachers tackle these? Pritesh and Neena explore, with the use of 'I Say You…
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Ep 009: Five Strategies to Secure 100% Attention
September 10, 2026 · 38 minPritesh and Neena explore 5 powerful strategies for teachers to secure and sustain 100% attention. From using your body, eyes, and silence, to giving simple instructions that prevent the loss of attention in the first place, this episode…
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Ep 008: The First Five Minutes With a New Class
September 3, 2026 · 40 minYou've never met a class before. They start to arrive at your door. Pritesh and Neena discuss precisely how they would get the class in and into a seating plan, and share mistakes they've experienced to avoid. Seating a new class can be…
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Ep 007: Is Your School Getting Rewards Right?
August 27, 2026 · 34 minSo many schools have a system where pupils can trade points they earn for rewards. Is this genuinely improving pupil culture and winning hearts? Or are there unintended consequences? Are there alternatives? Pritesh and Neena discuss! Swap…
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Ep 006: What's Wrong With Planning Activities?
August 20, 2026 · 44 minHow can we safeguard against pedagogical fads? Is 'engagement' pupils getting up, having experiences and teaching each other? Or does 'engagement' describe pupils enthralled through teacher exposition and questioning, and engaging in lots…
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Ep 005: The Pedagogy We All Fell For
August 13, 2026 · 28 minSilent debates, video lessons for bottom sets, poster lessons for cover, market place activities, posters around the room... Pritesh and Neena take a trip down memory lane, recalling classroom practices we were all seduced by earlier in…
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Ep 004: The Ultimate Exit Routine... It's All About Team
August 6, 2026 · 27 minWhilst Pritesh exemplifies each element of a classroom exit routine this week, Neena leans into her alliteration addiction: 'pack up and praise'; 'authority and anticipation'; 'power of pause'. Somebody stop her, please. Teachers often…
About the show
Hosted by Pritesh Raichura and Neena Sharma. Concrete classroom strategies have the power to transform our teaching practice. Operation Education, a Bunsen Blue production, explores such strategies and connects them to the bigger picture of classroom culture, school leadership and the educational landscape.