
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Whether 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 by using ... more
Hear 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 12.5 minute... more
You 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 say you say... more
Teachers 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 Say'.
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Brilliant podcast. Well thought out and presented in a great manner.
Clear ideas, crisp pacing—and cutting through the nonsense and noise that often plague education. Neena and Pritesh present practical tips for teaching in an enjoyable, engaging way. A great listen!
Thoroughly enjoying this podcast. Gets into the specificity of creating a classroom culture that enables teachers to teach!
Wow! The overriding takeaway from this podcast is the absolutely joy and enthusiasm of Pritesh and Neena! Both manage to merge their absolute conviction in giving our students the very best education possible with a level of clarity and common-sense that means you can’t help but be inspired. I can’t wait to get back into the classroom to try these strategies. This is the only must-listen to podcast for anyone in education. Listen now, thank me later!!
LOVEEEE this podcast!! ❤️
I’ve had the privilege of working with Neena and I can honestly say she is every bit as inspiring off the mic as she is on it. I’ve learned so much from her about culture, leadership and the power of voice.
I’ve been lucky enough to attend several of Pritesh’s CPD sessions too. Every time I leave with pages of notes, fresh ideas and something that’s genuinely changed the way I think about leadership or education. Hearing these two together is just brilliant. It’s fun... more
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Concrete classroom strategies drive practical improvements in teaching practice, with a focus on explicit instruction, active participation, and classroom culture. Episodes frequently explore techniques like high-frequency questioning, choral responses, targeted praise, and careful planning of lesson delivery to build durable understanding. The hosts blend theory with live demonstrations, real-world anecdotes, and practical templates that teachers can adopt immediately, often highlighting warmth, pace, and accountability as key levers for engagement and learning. A notable strength is the riff between evidence-based pedagogy and down-to-earth classroom implementation, making it appealing for educators aiming to elevate both lesson design an... more
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