Teaching Matters Edinburgh

Uncovering UNCOVER

Teaching Matters Edinburgh

Show Notes

In this introduction episode, Nadege Atkins an UNCOVER Reviewer and also co-producer of the uncovering UNCOVER podcast series, shares her experience as a member of UNCOVER. She discusses what UNCOVER is and how she became involved in UNCOVER. Nadege also speaks of the benefits and challenges she has faced, and what skills she has developed being a part of UNCOVER.

Music for this episode is provided by hooksounds.

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