See Me After Class: Recent Episodes
Mr. L. and Ms. S.
Be open to change.
Teachers, no matter how good, can get better. Education changes from year to year and even the most skilled educator needs to keep up. But, a significant amount of teachers resist this coaching. Why?
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss all this and more on today’s episode of See Me After Class.
“In the classroom, pick your battles”
How true is that? Are “battles” a complex task? Can they be managed proactively or reactively?
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss all this and more on today’s episode of See Me After Class.
Control? Who has it? Who needs it? How do you know you have it?
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss their thoughts on control in the classroom on today’s episode of See Me After Class
Oh… Yes…
Mr. L. and Ms. S. are back with a different way of approaching their work: saying yes to things. Sometimes a single affirmation is all you need to change everything.
A new school year is fast approaching. So, it is time to look forward to the next season of See Me After Class. Mr. L. and Ms. S. have some big plans, so listen in on what they have in mind for the next school year.
Ring ring! Cell phones are a core part of modern life. So, how does that affect the classroom? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about how they handle cell phones in their own classrooms. Pick up the phone for a good episode.
Anchors away! Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about anchor charts, their uses, and how they make them. What is the best way to use them? Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about it.
Tick tock! Keeping track of time is an important skill for every teacher. Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss how they use timers to keep their lessons going like, well, clockwork.
Where do you hit your stride? At what point does your teaching craft feel the most powerful? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about their “Power Zones” on today’s episode.
Fresh markers, short PDs, and canceled duties are just a few of our favorite things. What are some of your favorite things? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what makes their favorite lists on today’s episode.
The favorite student. That one who manages to touch your heart in class. Do you have one? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what makes a student the “favorite” and how it affects the class.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the ins and outs of observations. What they have experienced, how they approached them, and how their professional relationships affect them.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. are going over data conversations on today’s episode. What does data mean for an educator? How can they feel about using data in their careers? These questions and more will be addressed on a data-driven episode of See Me After Class.
Assertiveness is the topic for today. Mr. L. and Ms. S. will be getting a good discussion on regarding what roll assertiveness has in the classroom. They also touch on the do’s and don’ts regarding assertiveness and how to avoid falling into the trap of aggressiveness.
Who advocates for you? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what advocacy means, how do you achieve it, and what it does for an educator’s mood. Listen in on their thoughts on how a teacher can advocate for themselves.
Nice! For today’s episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. speak about some difficult things. Things that hamper our ability to educate others in a smooth and efficient manner. But, don’t think that this is simply a complaint episode. These two tackle these difficult things with the professional aplomb that we have come to expect.
For today’s episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about something that haunts education; the idea of the favorite teacher. Who are they? How do they secure that position? Is it a good idea to be the “favorite”? Both our hosts are talking about that and more today!
Today we are welcoming back Ms. S.! She is fresh back from her time away and both her and Mr. L. are here for an interesting subject; Mentor Teachers. What does it mean to be a Mentor Teacher? Is everybody capable of it? This and more on today’s episode.
Today’s episode features a shocking lack of a Ms. S. But, never fear, a special guest, Ms. H., is here to help fill in the gap. What is positive school culture? How do you achieve it? How do you maintain it? All this and more on today’s episode.
On today’s episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about challenges to a teacher’s emotions. How can you best handle these emotional challenges? This and more on today’s episode.
Welcome back to another season of See Me After Class! Almost… Tune in today for a preview of what Mr. L. and Ms. S. are looking forward to this next season of episodes.
We’re done… So done… With the school year! Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what happens when a teacher has had enough. Burn out happens to everybody, but that isn’t the end of the world. How do they deal with burn out? Find out on today’s episode
With every beginning of the school year, there is an end. Is it a joyous occasion? Or, is it a train wreck of anxiety? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about how they approach the end of the school year on today’s episode.
What does it mean to actively monitor? How do you do this thing? Why is it something you should do? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about how to actively monitor for today’s episode.
For today’s episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss classroom consistency. How do you build that? How important is it? All this and more on today’s episode.
Classroom routines. Every class needs them, but routines can be tricky to implement effectively. Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about how they establish their routines.
Worksheets. How are they used? What role do they have in a classroom? Mr. L. and Ms. S. speak on what they do with worksheets in today’s episode.
What do you do when you need a little extra in the classroom? Is it to make up or to provide extra challenge or both? See how Mr. L. and Ms. S. look at extra credit in their own careers.
How well do you get along with your colleagues? What can you do to have a smooth professional relationship with those you work with? Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss their take on establishing colleague rapport.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss progress monitoring. What does it mean? How do you implement it? Both speak on how they approach this necessity on today’s episode.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about school uniforms on today’s episode. How necessary are they? What sort of issues might arise from using them(or not)?
Coffee. Some educators require it while others don’t even touch it. Find out how much Mr. L. and Ms. S. like coffee on today’s episode.
Today’s episode has Mr. L. and Ms. S. talking about technology’s influence on education. How do they use technology? Why use what they use? Plug in and find out.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss Post-Its(TM) for today’s episode. How do you use them? Why? Are you one of those teachers who cannot live without them?
For today’s episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss a contentious subject for most teachers; lunch. When do you get to eat? How long do you really get to have lunch? And do you really do for lunch duty?
Episode 50! Time to look at what it takes to move and improve your skills. Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss a growth mindset and what that means for teachers everywhere.
For today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. “check out” a vital component of any good school, the library! From book fairs to librarians, they browse their thoughts on the importance of libraries.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. celebrate the backbone of any education system: you! How does appreciation for teachers manifest for you? From a welcome "thank you" to delicious treats, every teacher deserves some appreciation for the work they do.
Today’s topic is an examination of grading. Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about the ins and outs of what each teacher must do; deliver an evaluation of a student’s learning. Are you a straight A’s teacher or one that must be seen after class?
Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk around the water cooler about something most professionals encounter during their career; the gossip that happens in a professional/office space. Nothing bad can happen from that, right?
On today's episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss a somewhat touchy subject for some educators: work hours. How much is enough? Is there too much? All this and more on today's episode.
For today's episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what it means to own your career. How do you own your classroom and experience. Listen as these teachers show you how to own your career.
On today’s episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what it means to have school spirit. What can you do to show it? How do you know you have it? Listen to today’s episode to see what they do with their school spirit.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss something that has an impact whether educators wish it or not; the difference students have with male or female teachers in the classroom. They talk about their own experiences and how it has shaped their approach in their own classrooms. Join them for a good look at gender and the classroom.
Welcome back from Summer Vacation! As we begin our more regular schedule, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss discussions. Specifically the ones in the classroom. How much is enough? And what do you do with issues while these discussion happen? This and much more on today’s episode.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about the impending start to a new school year. Again. Despite having trod this ground before, there is still more to talk about. Listen to their new(and improved?) thoughts on a new school year.
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Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss a very important question that every would be educator should ask themselves Is teaching for me? They discuss this important question and more on today’s episode.
Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks! Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks! Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks! Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks!
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about something every educator should do over the summer break. What do you reflect on between school years? Listen to this and more on today’s episode.
Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks! Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks! Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks!
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. speak about what you can do to maintain your professional development over the summer break. Find out what they have done(and wish they would do) on today’s episode.
Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks! Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks!
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what goes on outside of school hours. What sort of activities do you aim to do? Which do you get involved in? Find out that and more on today’s episode.
Editor’s Note: During June and July, See Me After Class will be publishing biweekly. See you all in 2 weeks!
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. speak on tutoring, something most teachers have to hold every so often. Why do tutoring? How do they do it? Find out that and more on today’s episode.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the ins and outs of creating a very integral part of most classrooms; the seating chart. Listen to their points on what it takes to make a successful seating chart
Every teacher has to face this at one point or another in their career. Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss what it takes to make the best of your evaluations
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about those who take your place when you can’t be there: substitutes. Like them or loathe them, you will have to use them at one point or another.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the best worst topic ever: money. How much? Who pays? Do you? A touchy topic, but one well worth the worth.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. find the best place at work, your room. Does the location of your classroom affect your job? They discuss that and more on today’s episode.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. take some time off, so to speak. A discussion of what actually happens when teachers get their precious breaks. Take a moment and treat yourself to today’s episode.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. bring the good stuff. What brings happiness to you in your career? Today, both of them discuss a few of their favorite things.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. test you on your understanding of assessments. Pencils ready folks and be sure to bubble in all of your answers on today’s episode.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. speak about collaboration. The how’s, who’s and why’s of working with others in your education career are examined in today’s episode.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. will talk about working with others in a group. Teams are an inevitable part of education and it is important to understand how to be effective in all the teams you will find yourself in.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. speak on a (kind of)dreaded aspect of many a professional's career: meetings. Why have them? Should you have them? What can be done with them? This and more on today's episode.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about those who they have referenced a lot; new teachers. Join them as they actually talk about what new teachers may or may not be going through.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the topic of reflection and what it takes to face your truth. Is the reflection a beauty or a beast? That's what these two will help you decide.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the topic of promotion and what it takes to step up in the educational system. Do you have what it takes? Find out today.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. speak on the causes of stress and what they do to deal with it.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss field trips. Either way, they talk about what it takes to survive them.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the reality of hybrid learning as the U.S. education system slowly comes back.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. don't do feedback when speaking with professional educators, they feed forward.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. speak on one of the most feared words, no. How do they use this in their professional career? Find out and see how you can use no to help enrich your life.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the necessities and pitfalls of educating students over the Internet.
Today, Mr. L, with special guest Ms. A., revisit the subject of the first days of school. What a teacher can do before students step foot into their classroom to make everyone lives easier.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about common misconceptions about teachers and education. From the idea that teachers are babysitters to how the profession itself is looked down upon, they talk about how reality differs from commonly accepted opinions.
On this episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the ins and outs of modeling social skills while teaching. Displaying healthy examples of respect, accountability, time management and decorum are all things teachers do whether they know it or not. Listen in on how these two teachers show their students how they model healthy social skills.
On today’s episode, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss what they do to command their classroom’s attention and redirect focus back on the lesson. They discuss techniques and potential downfalls of utilization.
Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss the do’s and don’ts of educational professionalism. It seems simple, but there are still some pitfalls that need to be pointed out.
Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what they do to help students adhere to the established rules of their classrooms.