The Life of an Educator: Recent Episodes
Mathew Dueck
The Life of an Educator, hosted by Mathew Dueck, offers an inside look at the realities of being an educator. In each episode of the podcast, Mathew will share personal and practical truths that come with being a teacher. You will find an honest and open perspective on his experiences within education as well as answers to your submitted questions.
In this episode, Mathew will talk about the emotions that come around this time of year, specifically when it comes to graduation and the graduating students. There are both positive and negative emotions that come with graduation so buckle up for a packed episode of insight.
In this episode, Mathew talks about his experience of helping coach high school baseball this season. He shares the experiences, stories, and highlights that came with the season and the impact that it had on him and the players.
In this episode, Mathew shares the journey he took with the Selkirk Royals Performing Art students to Moose Jaw to perform at the band and choir festival.
In this episode, Mathew talks about his recent experience of having a student teacher and the effects it had on him the teacher, the students, and of course the student teacher.
How do you teach teenagers without losing your patience? This is a question asked often. In this episode, Mathew shares how he teaches with patience while still demanding respect and expectation.
In this episode, Mathew shares how he has learnt to teach with excellence to his students. He also shares how this brings a classroom culture where students are now learning with excellence. He uses practical examples and experiences to share how students need to be shown through action of what excellence looks like.
In this episode, Mathew attempts to answer the always controversial question: Is technology in schools a blessing or a curse? Mathew shares his perspective, approach, and balance of the use of technology in schools and classrooms.
In this episode, Mathew addresses a question that arises in today's everyday conversations: Have teachers lost authority in the classroom? Mathew attempts to the answer the question through his perspective and experience.
In this episode, Mathew turns to the main office where you find the most caring individuals who make it all happen behind the scenes. Mathew talks about the gift of having great secretaries and the blessing they can be to so many.
As we dive into a new season, Mathew takes a step back to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication it takes to be a teacher. He addresses both the rewards and challenges of the job and reminds each one of the impact teachers can have on children and youth.
We're back for Mr. Dueck on the Hot Seat. Dive back into the ring as Mr. Dueck answers more questions from his students and faithful listeners.
Dive into this engaging episode as Mathew shares about how to look for, take advantage of, and embrace teachable moments. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and hopefully some laughs, Mathew will share that teachable moments can add a touch to anyone's day if we are sure to embrace each one of them.
In this episode, Mathew will dive into some tips, suggestions, and tactics for preparing for exams. Listen in to discover that there is no one magical way to prepare but that preparation is necessary.
As we approach the Christmas season, Mathew shares what he feels is most important and how he tries to balance the busyness of the Christmas season. Join him as he highlights some practical ways to choose what is most important to celebrate and who to spend it with this Christmas.
In this episode, Mathew talks about the word failure and the impact it can have on students and all people in society. He shares stories and thoughts of how we can use failure in a positive light.
In this episode, Mathew discusses his thoughts on what the goal of assessment should be in any classroom. He shares how educators need to always know the goal of assessment when planning and delivering them.
In this episode, Mathew shares his take on whether homework has value and if so, the where, when, why, and how of completing homework to have the best benefit of learning.
In this episode, Mathew has finally gotten to the point in the class where new content is being delivered to the students. Mathew will share how he has learned to share it that allows the students to attain the information and understand it in a way that makes sense to them.
In this episode, Mathew shares that after you have engaged with your students through conversation, the next important task necessary to complete in order to create the best classroom environment possible.
In this episode, Mathew talks about what he believes is the most important task to do in the first 5 minutes of class, no matter what grade level you find yourself teaching. Completing this task will allow you to show, as the teacher, that you care and value the students in your classroom.
In this new season, Mathew talks about how to deal with entering the new season you may find yourself in. He will address both the positives and negatives that come with beginning a new season with some personal stories intermixed as well.
As we wrap up season 2, Mathew shares some of the exciting activities he is looking forward to this summer as well as encourages everyone to take the summer as a time to enjoy, refresh, and do the things that you love. Enjoy an episode that is filled with ideas for how to enjoy the summer months away from the classroom.
In this episode, Mathew answers two very hot questions that he gets on a regular basis. The first is: have you ever given a student 100% in a class and if so, how did it make you feel? The second is: have you ever failed a student in a class and if so, how did it make you feel? Join him as he shares the answer to both of these great questions.
In this episode, Mathew shares about how important it is to celebrate student success. We as individuals, no matter whether you are a parent, teacher, or community member, we need to celebrate the skills, talents, and creativity of students. Join him as he shares some stories and experiences of being a part of these celebrations.
Spring is here! In this episode, Mathew talks about teaching into the late spring as the weather gets warmer and as students and staff start counting down to the summer months.
In this episode, Mathew shares personal and practical ways of finding joy with engaging in the passions you have. Sometimes it is very easy to do the minimum, delay, or simply deny a given engagement but Mathew encourages us to engage because when we do we realize that it was needed.
Host Mathew Dueck takes the time to remind each of us why teachers matter because of the influence and impact they have on their students. He shares honest thought and stories to encourage each teacher listening.
In this episode, Mathew welcomes his friend Danny Glays onto the podcast to talk about his journey. Danny is someone who grew up in Calgary, then moved to Winnipeg to continue his education journey. He talks about his interests through high school as well as his journey after high school realizing that he didn't know right away what he wanted to do long term.
Mathew takes on the challenge of discussing the work to life balance as a teacher. Through personal experiences and practical steps, he shares how to try and find that balance between being an involved educator while still finding time for the other parts of life that are important.
In this episode, Mathew shares the importance of extracurricular activities for both the student and teacher. Mathew shares some personal experiences of being involved in his workplace and how it impacted himself as well as the students.
In this episode, Mathew continues talking about being a lifelong learner. In this second episode, he talks about the many practical steps we can take to being that lifelong learner.
In this first episode of Season 2, Mathew dives into what it takes to being a lifelong learner. In part 1 of this short 2-part series, Mathew shares about how we have to be humble and willing to grow.
In this final episode of Season 1, Mathew puts himself on the hot seat and responds to questions that listeners have sent in. In this episode, he answers two questions: one to do with favourite students and the other to do with having differing opinions from his students and colleagues.
In this episode, Mathew discusses how important it is, not just to reflect, but to reflect in order to spur us as individuals into action. He shares some insights through a couple of personal experiences and thoughts.
In this episode, Mathew takes the time to talk about reflection and the importance of it. He shares a situation that he and one of his classes found themselves in just a few short weeks ago.
Mathew takes the time to interview guest and friend Matthew Reimer, a university student, who has gone on a life journey of discovering his passion and purpose. Through this conversation, Matt shares his insight on his journey and what it means for him to find his passion and purpose.
In this episode, Mathew takes the idea of passion, discussed in the previous episode and now digs deeper in discovering purpose. He explains that purpose is what gives us reason to live and make a difference in the world we find ourselves in.
In this episode, Mathew shares about the definition of passion, his view of how to approach passion, and gives some insight of how individuals can find their own passion. He does this through some personal stories and experiences of his personal passion: teaching.
In this episode, Mathew discusses how parents are important to be a part of the team, when it comes to a student's educational journey. Mathew explains how teachers and parents alike are on the same team of wanting the child to grow as a person and communicating together is a key to making that happen.
In this episode, Mathew Dueck takes time to reflect on what he is thankful for, and encourages us to do the same. He reminds us on how we all have people, events, and memories in our lives that cause us to be thankful.
The challenge of building a positive classroom atmosphere continues in this episode as Mathew takes what was discussed last episode and shares how these steps can be carried out over the entire year.
The challenge of building a positive classroom atmosphere gets tackled in this episode as Mathew continues discussing the first week of classes with setting expectations and designing your classroom in an effective manner.
As Mathew Dueck, launches into season #1, get an inside take on what it's like for a teacher on the first day of school. He will take you through the preparation, emotions, and practical steps to have a successful first day as an educator.
In this pilot episode, you will get to here from the host, Mathew Dueck, and his heart and vision behind launching this podcast. He will share a little bit about his journey and how he got to this point. You will also find out what to expect in the episodes to come and how to be an involved listener.