Edufuturists #262 Botheredness with Hywel Roberts

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Hywel Roberts about his journey as an educator and the themes explored in his new book, 'Botheredness.' We discuss the importance of nurturing practice in teaching, the need for passion and compassion in education, and the role of creativity and context in engaging students. Hywel, in his inimitable and wonderful manner, shares insights on how to get kids to care about their learning and the significance of oracy and conversation in the classroom. The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning from primary to secondary education and the need for a curriculum that is kind and supportive of both students and teachers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hywel and Botheredness 02:49 The Journey of a Teacher: From Classroom to Freelance 05:58 Nurturing Practice and the Importance of Imagination in Teaching 09:13 The Oops! Book: Learning by Accident 11:55 Botheredness: Getting Kids to Care 14:56 The Role of Passion in Education 17:47 The Sherpa Analogy: Guiding Students in Learning 21:00 The Importance of Conversation and Oracy in Education 24:11 Creating Context for Learning 27:05 Transitioning from Primary to Secondary Education 30:11 The Need for Compassion in Education 32:53 Finding Humanity in the Curriculum 35:54 The Role of Creativity in Education 38:59 The Future of Education: A Call for Change 42:04 Quickfire Questions and Closing Thoughts Connect with Hywel Grab your copy of Botheredness Thanks to Crown House Publishing too for suggesting Hywel and their support of the Edufuturists podcast as ever. Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Check out all about Edufuturists Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch Get your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2025