Pedagogically Speaking is the education podcast that helps teachers show up with confidence, clarity, and heart. I am an inclusive education teacher and mentor with 16 years in the classroom, this teacher podcast has real talk, practical strategies, and empowering pep talks to help you thrive, not just survive, in the profession you love. From classroom management to teacher well-being, leadership, and inclusive practices… we cover the stuff they don’t teach you in teacher prep. If you’re a passionate educator who wants to grow, laugh, feel seen, and make a meaningful impact then you’re in the right place!
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Signup to Generate a PitchPedagogically Speaking is the education podcast that helps teachers show up with confidence, clarity, and heart. I am an inclusive education teacher and mentor with 16 years in the classroom, this teacher podcast has real talk, practical strategies, and empowering pep talks to help you thrive, not just survive, in the profession you love.
Pedagogically Speaking is hosted by Ilana Huffer. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How to De-Escalate a Classroom Meltdown Without Losing control of the Room" (31 October 2026, 16 minutes), "Your Student Just Ran Out of the Room. Here's What To Do" (27 October 2026, 16 minutes), and "How Much Are You Willing to Lose to Be a Good Teacher?" (15 October 2026, 15 minutes).
Pedagogically Speaking publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 42 episodes.
Booking probability for Pedagogically Speaking is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pedagogically Speaking requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pedagogically Speaking's contact route on record: verified email.
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Ilana Huffer hosts Pedagogically Speaking, an education podcast with 42 episodes published.
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The conversation focuses on effective strategies for teachers to manage explosive student meltdowns in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of safety, de-escalation techniques, and post-crisis recovery. It provides...
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The conversation explores the complexities of managing a student who consistently leaves the classroom, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of their behavior and collaborative strategies for support. It...
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How much are you willing to lose to be a good teacher? Teachers don't just spend money on their classrooms. We spend our time, our emotional energy, our evenings, our weekends—and sometimes we keep giving because we...
Episode #37
I discuss effective classroom management strategies, emphasizing the importance of teaching students expected behaviors rather than merely enforcing rules. I outline various routines that can enhance student...
Episode #36
The conversation explores practical strategies for helping students build executive functioning skills in the classroom. It emphasizes the importance of making planning visible, using spotlight strategies, being...
Episode #36
The mindset shifts needed for a successful start to the school year, focusing on adaptability, teaching routines, understanding student behavior, and adjusting to student needs. Takeaways Adaptability is key to...
Episode #35
I talk about the essential classroom management strategies, which aim to enhance the teaching experience and student engagement by establishing clear expectations, predictability, and positive relationships while...
Episode #34
Teachers often feel pressure to prepare for the perfect first day, but the focus should be on creating conditions for a successful year and avoiding burnout. This requires a mindset shift and a change in preparation...
Episode #32
Engagement is not the same as learning. Learning is invisible and requires evidence. Evidence of learning includes deeper thinking, exit tickets, listening, and revisiting learning. Teaching is about creating conditions...
Episode #31
I read a TES article by Sam Gibbs titled " How we dumbed down teaching - and what we must do to fix it" and I really appreciated the article. In this episode I talk about what it means to be a professional in education...
Episode #30
In this episode I talk about the emotional burden of parent communication for teachers, the perspective of parents, effective communication strategies, and managing expectations and recovery after difficult...
Episode #30
The World Cup offers valuable lessons for teachers, emphasizing the importance of mistakes, invisible learning, immediate feedback, teamwork, classroom culture, and continuous improvement. It highlights the significance...
Episode #27
In this episode I discuss the invisible impact of teaching, the growing complexity of the teaching profession, and the lasting impact of teaching on students' lives. I emphasize the importance of recognizing the...
Episode #26
What if the key to improving student behaviour isn't better behaviour management? In this video, I explore why shifting your focus from managing behaviour to building a strong classroom community can transform your...
Episode #26
The teacher summer slump is not burnout, it's not laziness. It's the psychological disruption that happens when the routine, identity, and purpose of teaching suddenly disappear for two months. In this video essay, I...
Episode #25
This year taught me about the critical role of leadership in education, the need for support, recognition, and inclusion for teachers and diverse learners, and the impact of leadership on teacher retention and the...
Episode #24
Why are so many teachers emotionally checking out of education? In this episode of Pedagogically Speaking, we unpack the rise of “quiet quitting” in teaching — and why it may actually be a response to burnout, emotional...
Episode #23
<p>The conversation explores the engagement and learning opportunities presented by global events like the World Cup. It emphasizes the academic richness of sports, the importance of cross-curricular integration, and...
Episode #22
<p>The conversation delves into the misunderstood struggle of overwhelmed students, the damaging impact of the label 'lazy,' and the need for a supportive environment. It explores the complexity of human cognition, the...
Episode #21
<p>The conversation explores the impact of stillness on learning, the historical context of stillness in education, compliance culture in modern classrooms, the impact of movement on learning, the role of teachers and...
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