The Robb Review Podcast: Recent Episodes
Evan Robb and Laura Robb
Evan and Laura Robb share their ideas, thoughts, and opinions on teaching, learning, and leadership.
Revisit the importance of independent reading with Laura Robb and Evan Robb. As we move out of a global pandemic, there is a heightened need for independent reading to be part of ELA classrooms! Laura and Evan share Monday morning strategies to increase independent reading, some research, and the role of school leaders to support and elevate independent reading in schools.
Evan and Laura discuss five ways to increase teacher agency in your school or division. As always, this is a favorite topic of Laura; Evan has his usual funny, reflective moments. Take 10 minutes to learn some ideas on how to promote a culture of teacher agency leading to increased student agency.
In this podcast, Evan and Laura draw a distinction between staff development and professional learning. Together they share why the traditional model of staff development can be problematic and how relevant professional learning can bring about impactful change. As always, Evan adds some “odd” stories from his personal experiences. Enjoy The Robb Review Podcast with Evan and Laura!
In this podcast, Laura and Evan discuss class seating and how seating can positively impact class instruction and student engagement. But creative seating does not always equal creative teaching. As always, Evan has a story from his middle school days and how one class reminded him of the game Battleship.
Laura and Evan discuss several myths that exist in education. They share honest thoughts and views about the changes that must happen for students and teachers. This podcast has a mix of humor along with very frank opinions. When it comes to busting education myths....who you gonna call- Laura and Evan!
Grading and Change: Travis Crowder returns to the Robb Review Podcast. Enjoy their before dinner chat about grading and breaking away from some traditional practices to create new and better learning opportunities for students. Laura and Evan add to the conversation and as always Evan shares some funny stories from his school experiences.
Travis Crowder makes a visit to the Robb Review Podcast to have a chat about breaking away from some traditional practices to create new and better learning opportunities for students. Laura and Evan add to the conversation and as always Evan shares some funny stories from his school experiences.
In this podcast, listen in as Evan and Laura have a conversation about professional development when money is tight. Learn several strategies to continue professional learning in your school or on your own.
Listen in as Laura and Evan have a conversation about doing things differently. Today, Laura and Evan discuss classroom management with tips on how to create a positive classroom environment. Laura shares insights from a teachers perspective and Evan shares thoughts on classroom management from a principal's perspective. As with every podcast, Evan has a unique story from his school days to share!
Enjoy part 2: Practices of Effective Schools! Laura and Evan continue their conversation about effective practices they have observed in schools. Evan focuses on how best practices can positively influence school culture and Laura shares practices she has seen in classrooms.
In this podcast, Laura and Evan have a conversation about effective practices they have observed in schools. Laura's focus is on practices of effective teachers, and Evan shares his ideas on impacting the culture of a school.
In this podcast, Laura and Evan share strategies to help reframe thinking using the power of yet and a growth mindset. As always Evan has a story to share from his rather interesting school experiences.
In this podcast reading enthusiasts, Evan and Laura have a conversation on building reading capacity in schools. Independent reading is important but as Evan and Laura note reading should occur in all classes not just English classes. Evan and Laura discuss how students can engage in independent reading in all content areas! Evan starts the podcast with a confession to Laura!
Never Ask Students To Do These Things, Part 2! Evan and Laura are back at it sharing thoughts on change and why certain things we ask students to do needs to stop. Evan starts with another one of his stories from his school experiences, including a reference to the Bay City Rollers. This podcast is conversational and allows you hear Evan and Laura like they are sitting with you. Enjoy Part 2 of Never Ask Students To Do These Things.
In this podcast, listen in while Evan and Laura have a chat on several practices teachers sometimes ask students to do and why change is needed. As always, Evan starts with an odd memory from his seventh grade English class; be glad you were not in that class! Although there is humor in this podcast, Evan and Laura have a message you need to hear; some things need to change. They encourage honest reflection, challenge the status quo, and continue to advocate for what is best for students.
Evan and Laura have some New Year's resolutions and they are sharing them with you. The new year is a time to reflect and refocus on our passions and where we find inspiration. No doubt Evan and Laura are passionate about education! Hopefully, their ideas will inspire all listeners to set some big goals for 2018. Happy New Year!
Evan shares some of his thoughts on elements of a successful reading program. Evan is a believer in best practice and the need to incorporate best practices in the classroom. Also, Evan explains how a purposeful reading program can inspire students to read more and lead a school to better performance. Finally, Evan shares some down-home wisdom to encourage you to reflect on practices that may be loved but just don't work.
Learning can occur without grades, but learning cannot occur without feedback. In this podcast, Laura and Evan discuss the importance of feedback and give examples of how feedback should be part of all quality instruction. As always, Evan shares some funny stories about his “odd” experiences when he was in school.
Laura and Evan have some strong opinions on homework, and they share them in this podcast. As usual, Evan shares an odd story from his schooling past! Maybe you can relate to what he shares? Bottom line, many things in education carry on because we have always done them. Take a few minutes and enjoy this fresh and energized homework conversation with Laura and Evan and why we need to look differently at what homework is and is not.
In this podcast, Evan and Laura share their thoughts and opinions on using labels in education. You might guess, they are not fans of labeling students, staff, or schools. Use of labels is a topic of frequent discussion by Evan and Laura; podcast listeners will get insight into what is a frequent conversation between these two educators.
In this podcast, Evan encourages you and your team to use social media to build your unique school brand and to better communicate with families and your community. Take the time to integrate at least one new strategy suggested by Evan to enhance your school's public relations and community connections. Social media is an additional way for you to create an appreciation for your school, students, and staff. People all over the world enjoy and appreciate the power of story. Social media is another way for you to tell your story. Never underestimate the power of your stories
In this podcast, Evan and Laura discuss how school-wide initiatives such as differentiating instruction can increase teacher-expertize. Through teacher partnerships, staff can have ongoing opportunities to discuss what they read and learned and to observe one another in a trusting and confidential relationship.
In education, the concept of belief is defined by a person’s sense of efficacy, a strong belief can make a difference in the lives of students. In this podcast, Evan shares his thoughts on efficacy and how it is an important part of any effective school.
In this podcast, Evan and Laura discuss how teachers can meet the needs of diverse readers in the language arts classroom. They spotlight the importance of investing in teachers, purchasing great books, and investing in quality on-going professional development at the building level.
This is part two of Practices That Must Go. Evan and Laura each share two practices in schools that make no sense at all. This podcast has some funny stories as Evan recalls his high school experience with book reports! Laura also reminds Evan of how little reading he did during his seventh grade English class.
Walk-through observation is a buzz word we hear if we are educators. Are they valuable and worth doing? Well according to Laura and Evan it depends how they are communicated and done. Take a few minutes and learn some great ideas on how to effectively do walk-through observations!
In this podcast Evan and Laura each share two practices in schools that make no sense at all.
As a principal, you can shape teachers' theories of education by being an instructional leader who brings best practices to your school. The journey can be slow with setbacks, but when teachers help students develop personal reading lives, they prepare their students for life, college, and career. There's nothing better than being part of that outcome!
Evan and Laura continue to discuss instructuional reading. In this episode they focus on interactive read alouds and how they can immediatley be part of your classroom or school. Laura is always excited to share her experience and understanding of what is meant by instructional reading! So, check out the pocast and learn what Laura and Evan have to share!
In this Robb Review podcast Evan Robb shares his thoughts on leadership, effacacy, trust, and profesional development.
Laura and Evan Robb discuss what instructional reading is and what it isn't. Laura provides two types of instructional reading to meet the needs of students whether they read below, on or above grade level.
We hope you enjoy our first podcast! In this episode, we discuss independent reading with commentary on the value along with dispelling some myths when the topic of holding students accountable for it arises.