Studentcentricity: Recent Episodes
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What if everybody understood child development? What if all education policies were made with that understanding in mind? What if all education questions were approached from the perspective of the student? What if schools and the school day were planned with the needs of students in mind? What if all programs, projects, problems, and edtech solutions were truly student-centric? Tune in to Studentcentricity and get strategies for teaching with students at the center of the learning process.
Our guest believes that good intentions are inappropriately skewing our thinking about preparing young kids for learning. Follow: @bamradionetwork @SuzanneBouffard @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Suzanne Bouffard is a writer, developmental psychologist, and author of The Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children. You can find her articles at suzannebouffard.com or follow her on Twitter
Our emotions impact our connections with the students in our classrooms. What do we need to know to manage our feelings and moods well?
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Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, award-winning and best-selling author specializing in emotionally
intelligent leadership and preventing legal risks, is an international keynote speaker. iTunes
ranked her radio program, Heart to Heart Conversations on Leadership: Your Guide to Making a
Difference in its top 200 k-12 podcasts.
Putting young students in a closet, locking the doors, and pulling down the shades. We call these safety drills. Young students can be traumatized by these exercises. Is there a better way?
Amanda Nickerson is an associate professor and director of the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York. She has written 4 books and over 65 journal articles. Launa Hall is a classroom teacher and a writer. She writes on early childhood education topics and teaches in a Title I elementary school in northern Virginia. Lesley Koplow is a clinical social worker, teacher and author who lives in New York City. She is the founding Director of Emotionally Responsive Practice at Bank Street College, founder of Networks for Schools That Heal and a psychotherapist in private practice.
The coarseness of the world has invaded our classrooms. How can we cultivate respect between students and for teachers?
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Karen Stephens, MS in Education is Director Emeritus of Illinois State University Child Care Center after serving since 1976. She previously taught child development and early childhood program management for the ISU Family and Consumer Sciences Department. She is author of the textbook Child Care Today: Becoming an Early Childhood Professional. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.
Makerspaces are the rage in early childhood classrooms. Join us for a walk through the what, why, and how of makerspaces.
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Cate Heroman is an early childhood consultant and author of numerous publications including NAEYC’s best seller Making and Tinkering with STEM: Solving Design Challenges with Young Children. Cate is currently Board Chair of Knock Knock Children’s Museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and has a keen interest in maker education in both schools and in informal settings.
We can never fully understand people with identities different from our own. So how do we go about teaching inclusion and anti-bias effectively?
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Monique Marshall, a 28-year veteran educator, is currently a 5th grade teacher in an independent school in Los Angeles, and a committed diversity, equity and social inclusion educator and consultant. She offers workshops to school communities interested in understanding what best practice Multicultural Curriculum can look like in elementary school classrooms.
Join us as we take a second look at rough and tumble play. Our guests explain why "physical processing" is important to child development.
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Mike Huber is the author of Embracing Rough and Tumble Play: Teaching with the Body in Mind and co-host of the podcast Teaching with the Body in Mind. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.
Many teachers were never taught how to include movement in their instruction. Join us as we talk about proven ways to bring movement into your classroom.
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Gill Connell is based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founder of MOVING SMART Ltd., Gill is a globally recognized child development expert, specializing in the foundations of learning through movement and play. She is co-author of the popular publication A Moving Child Is a Learning Child, curriculum Move Play and Learn With Smart Steps and best-selling book Moving to Learn in Australia and NZ.
Our guests tell us that we have a gender crisis that demands our attention. Tune in to learn where the problem begins, why it matters, and what our guests suggest we need to do about it. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @ChristiaBrown @JasonFlom @Myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Christia Spears Brown, Ph.D., author of Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue: How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes, is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on the impact of gender stereotypes on children and teens. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services.
Our guest shares with us how to find, see and speak the best of your students, even when their behaviors might not justify it.
Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @lemonlimeadv @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dayna Abraham is the mother to three totally awesome superkids who inspire her every day to be the best grownup sidekick they could ask for. When she’s not helping her kids conquer the world, she keeps busy by blogging at lemonlimeadventures.com, writing books like Sensory Processing 101, STEAM Kids. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
Our guests explain the benefits of going vertical in your classroom. They offer a sizable list of ways and benefits to using the vertical surfaces in your classroom to engage students.
Dr. Christy Isbell is a pediatric occupational therapist with more than 20 years of
experience working with young children. She is a professor of occupational therapy at
Milligan College. She maintains a private practice and has authored five books, including the award-winning Sensory Integration: A guide for preschool teachers. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.
What should you do when you've tried everything you can to manage disruptive student behaviors with no success?
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Dr. William DeMeo is a Developmental Psychologist who had coordinated the mental health services for Cincinnati Public Schools’ Early Childhood Program for the past 25 years. He has authored several books,
including his latest publication: *When Nothing Else Works: What Early
Childhood Professionals Can Do to Reduce Challenging Behaviors*. Julia Thompson is a practicing classroom teacher, a consultant, and the author of several books for teachers, including The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide.
The research shows that children learn better when teachers and parents work together. But what happens when teachers and parents disagree on what's best for a child?
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Lisa Bresson is co-author of Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children's Thinking." She is a Technical Assistance Supervisor for Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey's statewide QRIS (Quality Rating & Improvement System), working with center-based and family-based providers to raise quality in childcare for children ages birth to 5.
What are the best practices for asking higher level questions of young children? At what age should we begin to pose these question?
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Janis Strasser has been in the early childhood field for more than 40 years. She is professor of early childhood education at William Paterson University and author of Big Questions for Young Minds: Expanding Children's Thinking. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.
Increasingly it appears that kindness is becoming a lost quality in adults and young kids. How can we cultivate kindness in a climate that seems to devalue it?
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Susan A. Miller, EdD, is a Professor Emerita of Early Childhood Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She has a long career in education spanning forty years as a preschool teacher and director, primary teacher and master teacher at two laboratory schools, and a university professor. She is the author of Emotional Development in 3- and 4-Year-Olds. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services.
It's surprising how many of us feel ill-equipped to teach reading. In this segment, we explore a few practical approaches and strategies.
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Lynette Guastaferro, Executive Director of Teaching Matters, has over 20 years of experience in education. Her leadership has helped to quadruple Teaching Matters’ reach, and make the organization one of the leading innovators in scalable teacher development models.
There is evidence that young children may be losing their capacity for unstructured play. Learn why this matters.
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Nancy Carlsson-Paige is Professor Emerita at Lesley University, senior advisor at Defending the Early Years, and author of Taking Back Childhood, A Proven Roadmap to Raising Confident, Creative, Compassionate Kids.
Join us for the Cliffs Notes on Sensory Processing Disorder. What are the indicators in a classroom setting? How can teachers effectively respond? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Carol Kranowitz is the author of The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Carol Stock Kranowitz speaks world-wide about SPD’s effect on children’s learning and behavior. She shows families, teachers, and professionals ways to integrate sensible strategies and fun activities into everyday life. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.
How can we give parents the information they need to support our work with students. Our guests offer practical tips.
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Alison Pepper is a national early childhood education specialist with expertise in program quality improvement, leadership and administration and family engagement. Currently consulting, she was a senior director of Accreditation Program Support at NAEYC and has been been working in the field for over 40 years. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
When it comes to children is "too safe" a legitimate notion? Join us as we attempt to define the line between protecting kids and being overprotective.
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For over 25 years, Rusty Keeler has worked with schools and communities around the world to design beautiful outdoor environments that connect children to nature through play. He is the author of the books Natural Playscapes and Seasons of Play and is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader on the subjects of play, nature, and risk in children’s lives. Jessica Cabeen is an elementary school principal and was awarded the 2017 MN Principal of the Year and 2016 NAESP/VINCI Digital Leader of Early Learning.
Join us for as we try to refine our thinking about personalized learning and how to achieve it. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Myers_Berkowicz @allison_zmuda #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Allison Zmuda is a full-time education consultant specializing in curriculum, assessment, and instruction. She works with her clients to imagine learning experiences that are worthy of the pursuit for both students and educators, designing work that is relevant, meaningful, challenging, and appropriate. Since 2001, she has co-authored nine books,including her most recent with Bena Kallick— Students at the Center: Personalized Learning and Habits of Mind. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.
The violence, explicit language and increasing episodes of natural disaster can have a profound impact on young kids. Let's talk about strategies for teachers and parents.
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Rhian Evans Allvin serves as Chief Executive Officer of NAEYC. She is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the organization as well as overseeing the daily operations. Rhian has authored a number of white papers, articles, policy briefs, and reports on various topics. Debra Pierce is a professor of Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. She is the author of The CDA Prep Guide , 3rd edition. She hosts a website providing help and support for care providers earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
It's hard to believe that we have to make the argument that music matters, but we do and it does. Here's why.
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Abigail "Abby" Connors is an early-childhood music educator,presenter and author of five books, including the award-winning 101 Rhythm Instrument Activities for Young Children. She's been teaching for over 25 years and her recent book is Exploring the Science of Sounds: 100 Musical Activities for Young Children.
Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.
We often tell children to apologize when they offend others. Learn why our guest says we shouldn't.
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Thomas Hobson is a preschool teacher, blogger (teachertomsblog.blogspot.com), speaker, artist and the author of Teacher Tom's First Book. For the past 16 years, he's taught preschool at the Woodland Park Cooperative School. Debra Pierce is a professor of Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. She is the author of The CDA Prep Guide , 3rd edition. She hosts a website providing help and support for care providers earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Process over product is the topic of this episode. How can we focus all stakeholders' attention on enjoying the process of learning?
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Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
Join us s we attempt to place our go-to solutions to student misbehavior into a logical framework.
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Dr. Muriel Rand is a Professor of Early Childhood Education at New Jersey City University and the author of the books: The Positive Classroom, The Positive Preschool. Dr. Rand also holds a Masters in Social Work Degree and specializes in helping children with challenging behavior. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services.
Sleep is more important than many of us understand. Join us as we make the case for nap time.
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Rebecca Spencer is an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has been studying sleep and sleep function for over a decade Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Jessica Cabeen is an elementary school principal and was awarded the 2017 MN Principal of the Year and 2016 NAESP/VINCI Digital Leader of Early Learning.
Join us as we explore how to take the idea Kinesthetic learning and translate it into practical classroom strategies.
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Mike Kuczala is the coauthor of the Corwin bestseller The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement. Ready, Set, Go! The Kinesthetic Classroom 2.0 is his 2nd coauthored book with Traci Lengel. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week.
Why do we still misunderstand the connection between play and learning? How can we solve this disconnect?
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Kristen Kemple is a Professor of early childhood studies at the University of Florida. A former preschool teacher, and the author of Planning for Play. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. Her blog is Not Just Cute.
Tips for teachers on ways to take the best practices of teaching in Finland and apply them in your classroom.
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Tim Walker is an American teacher living in Finland and the author of the new book Teach Like Finland: 33 Simple Strategies for Joyful Classrooms. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.
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More breaks matter. Learn how giving students more free time during the day improves outcomes.
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Tim Walker is an American teacher living in Finland and the author of the new book Teach Like Finland: 33 Simple Strategies for Joyful Classrooms. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.
Project-based learning has grown in popularity in middle and high school, but PBL in the early grades is rarely discussed. What are the best practices?
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For more than twenty years, Carmen Castillo has held several positions as a teacher and principal. Currently, she is an educational consultant, trainer and presenter. Yvonne Kogan is the co-founder and Academic Principal of Eton School in Mexico City. She is an international consultant on the Project Approach and has several published works. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.
Like adults, children need to know how to resolve conflicts with their peers. How can teachers teach this skill?
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Karen Stephens, MS in Education is Director Emeritus of Illinois State University Child Care Center after serving since 1976. From 1980 to 2013 she taught child development and early childhood program management for the ISU Family and Consumer Sciences Department. She has written extensively for parents and is author of the textbook Child Care Today: Becoming an Early Childhood Professional.
Our guests share smart, appropriate strategies for teaching reading to young children. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kathleen A. Roskos is a professor in the Department of Education and School Psychology at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio where she teaches advanced literacy courses and conducts early literacy research as well as co-author of The Essentials of Early Literacy Instruction. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. Her blog is Not Just Cute.
Teacher's spend a lot of their own money on accessories to enhance learning experiences. Join us on tips for educators with creative ambitions and low budgets.
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Dr. Shelley Nicholson (PhD Early Childhood Education) is the director/owner of a half-day preschool in Austin, Texas and author of the book the Thrifty's Teachers Guide to Creative Learning Centers with coauthor Jessica Martinez.
You'll love this story about how helping students nurture plants is improving lives, families and test scores.
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Stephen Ritz, Founder of Green Bronx Machine, Top Ten Global Teacher Prize Finalist, one of NPR's 50 Greatest Teachers and BAMMY Laureate - Elementary Educator of the Year is a South Bronx educator. He wrote The Power of A Plant with co-author Suzie Boss. Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Reinventing Project-Based Learning and Bringing Innovation to School
How do young children learn new words and add them to their active vocabulary?
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Susan B. Neuman is professor of Childhood Education and Literacy Development at the Steinhardt School, New York University. Her work focuses on enhancing access to books and vocabulary development, improving the odds for children at risk. Dr. Tanya Christ is an Associate Professor of Reading and Language Arts at Oakland University, and former NYC public school teacher. Her research focuses on early literacy processes, digital literacies, and teacher development. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
Join us for a fascinating discussion on the process by which we non-verbally pass our biases to young children and how we can curtail this.
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Allison Skinner is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Washington. Her research is focused on social bias and prejudice and how they develop. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.
Join us as we take a closer look at how increased screen time may be impacting some students.
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Dr. Victoria Dunckley is an award-winning integrative child psychiatrist and recognized expert on the impact of screen-time. She is the author of Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time. Cindy Eckard has researched and written extensively on the subject of classroom screen safety. Her work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, BAM! Radio Networks' Ed Words. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write Leadership360 blog for Education Week.
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Join us as we unpack a surprising trend of technology-driven learning disabilities.
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Joye Newman is author of Move to Learn: Integrating Movement into the Early Childhood Curriculum was a winner of Academic’s Choice Smart Book Award! Joye earned her master’s degree in Education and Human Development from GWU, with a specialty in perceptual motor development. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services.
How is suspending students working for you? If you're not impressed with the results and would like to look at alternatives, tune in.
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Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan works with school districts and county offices in California on designing and implementing effective, successful school and district Response to Intervention (RTI) behavior systems. She is an adjunct professor at Fresno State in the Educational Leadership Department and the co-author of Don't Suspend Me!. Ben Gilpin is currently serving as an elementary principal in Michigan. He is involved with classroomcribs.com and personalized learning initiatives with the Michigan Department of Education. Ben is known for his blog, The Colorful Principal.
Join us as we seek to update our understanding of the appropriate use of technology in the early grades.
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Dr. Anthony J. “Sonny” Magana III is an award-winning educator, best-selling author, pioneering educational technology researcher. He is a leadership consultant and instructional coach with over 30 years’ experience and the author of *Disruptive Classroom Technologies: A Framework for
Innovation in Education (June 2017). Patrick Riccards is a father and author of Dadprovement*. He is the chief communications and strategy officer for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and CEO and blogger for Eduflack. He is also a partner in Collaborative Communications Group.
If you have no idea what loose parts are in an early childhood context, you are not alone. Join our guest as they explain how loose parts enable learning through play.
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Miriam Beloglovsky, MA, is a professor of early childhood education at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California. She has over 26 years experience as an early childhood educator, child and family advocate and parent educator. She is the co-author of several books including, Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children and Early Learning Theories Made Visible with Lisa Daly. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.
If you think that learning the ABCs is very simple, think again.
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Dr. Laura Bailet is Operational VP at Nemours Children’s Health System and a licensed school psychologist. She created and directs the Nemours BrightStart! program, which develops tools to help every child become a successful reader. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
Join us as we talk about adding another dimension to learning that can engage hearts and minds more deeply.
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Lois A. Lanning, author and co-author of several books focusing on literacy and Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction (CBCI) and more recently, an international education consultant. Kimberlee Fowler has been an educator for 23 years. After 18 years in the private school setting as the IB primary years program Coordinator, Concept Based Trainer and Division Leader, she returned to the public school setting this year. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.
How can we move transitions from wasted time to learning time? In this segment, we talk about planning transitions to make the most of the time children move from one activity or place to another.
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Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.
Our guests have identified a gap -- similar to the word gap-- between children in lower socioeconomic classes and those in the middle class.The gap impacts readiness for STEM.
Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @KathyandRo1@Myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kathy Hirsh-Pasek is a Professor of Psychology at Temple University and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Education at the University of Delaware, received her Ph.D. from Cornell University. They co-authored Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.
What are the best practices for introducing writing to young children? When should we start? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute @timbernook #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program and author of Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
Join us as we rethink the balance between encouraging competition and cooperation in young kids.
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Ellen Booth Church spent several years as both a pre-k and kindergarten teacher before becoming an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova South Eastern University,author, Nurturing Next-Generation Innovators. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
Bullying behavior starts much earlier than many people think. Our guests explain why preschool is the place to nip bullying in the bud.
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Dr. Blythe Hinitz is Distinguished Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Chapter President of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at The College of New Jersey. She is a 2016 Exchange Exceptional Master Leader and co-author of The Anti-Bullying and Teasing Book. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week.
How do we balance the desire to encourage student engagement and expression with the need to maintain control?
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Janelle Cox is an education writer who uses her experience and knowledge to provide creative and original writing in the field of education. Janelle holds a Master's of Science in Education from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. She is a contributing writer to TeachHUB.com, TeachHUB Magazine, and WGU.edu/Hey Teach!
Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
All student misbehavior should be viewed and responded to differently. Learn why and how.
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Dr. Pamela Phelps is a national and international presenter and keynote speaker. Dr. Phelps has 40+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.
In our high-tech culture with its array of digital learning tools are building blocks still relevant?
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Rosanne Regan Hansel is the author of Creative Block Play and Returning Blocks to Kindergarten. She currently works in the New Jersey Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood Education and Family Engagement. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
Some students follow directions well, some don't. Let's talk about why and what teachers can do about it.
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Chanie Wilschanski M.S.Ed is an early childhood strategist and leadership coach – founder of DiscoverED Consulting a RESULTS driven company designed for early childhood progressive directors who want to build a school of excellence. She trained thousands of educators spanning 6 continents and 16 countries. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics at MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.
Many teachers, parents, and schools agree with the policy of keeping kids indoors during cold weather. Tune in as we talk about why recess in cold weather should be embraced.
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Rusty Keeler is a play space designer, speaker, and author who has worked over the past 20 years with hundreds of community, school, parks, university, and child care leaders to create beautiful outdoor environments for children in more than 30 states and throughout Canada, Europe, China, Australia, and New Zealand. He is the author of the book Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder (Gryphon House: 2016).
Join us as we look at practical ways to tap into your students' curiosity and wonder.
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Ashley Roberts is the literacy coach at Oakland Elementary School. She serves as the school RTI coordinator and has facilitated numerous workshops on the topics of inquiry, literacy, and differentiation. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, has a master’s degree in literacy and Administration. She is an ASCD Emerging Leader Class of 2016. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.
Our guests tell us that there is effective praise and ineffective praise. Do you know the difference? Learn more...
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Randy Hite's background is in early childhood education and child psychology. He is the dean of the Graduate School of Education at Portland State University in Oregon. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
Our guests believe that standardized classrooms are boring and uninspiring. Join us as they share ways to bring novelty into your classroom.
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Sandra Duncan is the proud grandmother of Sierra Elizabeth, a vivacious preschooler. She is the co-author of Rethinking the Classroom Landscape: Creating Environments that Connect Young Children, Families, and Communities . She is adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University (dissertation chair) and at Ivy Tech Community College and owns before and after school program. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.
Our world has become increasingly unkind and many of us a struggling to teach empathy to our students. Our guests offer some sage advice.
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Luba Falk Feigenberg is a developmental psychologist who studies social, emotional, and ethical development with a particular focus on how schools can best support children’s healthy development. She is the Research Director for the Making Caring Common project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
In the age of high-tech, old-fashioned art and crafts are still important to a young child's development. But which is more valuable to students?
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MaryAnn Kohl is the award winning author 20+ books on process art for children. She published her first book in 1985. She has taught primary grades, ECE college classes, and is an active presenter and keynoter around the country on the topics of creativity, art, publishing, and early learning. Her newest book is Action Art.
Today we're talking about behavior management systems and alternatives to charts and rating models.
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Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan trains schools on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Champion Model System. She is an adjunct professor at Fresno State in the Educational Leadership Department and co-author of The PBIS Tier One Handbook and Don't Suspend Me!. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week.
Students and teachers report being traumatized by the results of the election. Teachers are on the front lines of the fallout. How can we respond?
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Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services, and founding editor, Ecology of Education. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D.with a blog Leadership360 for Education Week. Sean Thom is an 8th grade science teacher and science department head at Camden's Promise Middle School. He blogs for BAM and all of his writing can be found at seanathom.com.
A recent study suggests that white and black teachers treat black kids differently. We explore the reasons and discuss how educators can respond.
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Dr. Rosemarie Allen has worked in early childhood education for more than 30 years. Her research focuses on the impact of implicit bias on young children, especially related to preschool suspensions. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services, and founding editor, Ecology of Education.
Our guests offer a counter-cultural perspective on the path to raising the next generation of innovators.
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Ellen Booth Church spent several years as both a pre-k and kindergarten teacher before becoming an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova South Eastern University,author, Nurturing Next-Generation Innovators. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.
Classroom management systems that rely on publicly posting students' behavior status have grown in popularity. Join us as we discuss the unintended consequences.
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Sally Haughey is the founder of Fairy Dust Teaching, a blog dedicated to helping teachers bring curiosity to the classroom, kindergarten teacher & author of No More Green Light, Yellow Light, Red Light Behavior Management Plan.
Dr. Judith Levin is an Associate Lecturer at UCF in the Early Childhood Development and Education Program. She teaches courses in classroom management, social emotional development, curriculum, and early childhood research. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
Every middle school teacher knows that teaching adolescents are one of the most confounding aspects of teaching. Our guests join us to offer a helpful framework.
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Thomas Armstrong has been an educator for over 40 years and is the author of 16 books (translated into 26 languages) including The Power of the Adolescent Brain: Strategies for Teaching Middle and High School Students. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is a middle school teacher, blogger, and author of books including Tween Crayons and Curfews: Tips for Middle School Teachers.
We hear lots of talk about the need to encourage critical thinking, but what are the barriers standing in the way? How do we get over them?
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Kathy Hirsh-Pasek is a Professor of Psychology at Temple University and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. An award winning author, Kathy has published 14 books. Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Education at the University of Delaware, received her Ph.D. from Cornell University and written or edited 16 books including Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week. She works with school building, district and teacher leaders as they begin their STEM shifts.
If you've ever wondered whether outdoor play matters, this episode will confirm why taking kids outside is critical to learning.
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Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program and author of Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Debra Pierce is a professor of Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana abd author of The CDA Prep Guide, and a site that provides help and support for care providers earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential on the site.
At some point in your career in the classroom, you will likely encounter students who are on the autism spectrum. In the segment, we offer some practical guidelines.
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Dr. Tricia Shelton has been an early childhood educator for 17 years, first teaching grades one through three and later serving as an elementary school principal. She currently works as a teacher educator with Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics at MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.
We've been doing calendar time and letter of the week with young children for so long that for many the benefits are taken for granted. New research is challenging the value of these practices, so today we seek guidance from some early childhood experts.
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Heather Shumaker is a national speaker on parenting and early childhood topics, and is the author of two renegade parenting books: It’s OK Not to Share and It’s OK to Go Up the Slide. An advocate for free, unstructured play in homes and schools, she lives in northern Michigan with her family. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Blog: Teach Preschool.
Vision issues can be an impediment to learning that is missed by teachers and school nurses. Standard vision screening does not catch all of the vision related maladies that can impact learning.
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Wendy B. Rosen, author of The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning: Why Millions of Learning Disabled Children Are Misdiagnosed, worked as a certified elementary and early childhood teacher and education consultant specializing in vision-related learning problems, metacognition, and environmental education. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services, and founding editor, Ecology of Education.
While most early childhood teachers are comfortable with learning centers, fewer probably would say they’re comfortable with STEM (science, technology, engineering). Join us as we talk about how STEM themes can be integrated into centers to promote creativity and higher-level thinking.
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Deirdre Englehart is an Associate Lecturer in the College of Education and Human Performance at the University of Central Florida. She works with early childhood and elementary education students with a focus on STEM, early literacy and storytelling and yoga. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. works with school district and building leaders and a consultant for Learner-Centered Initiatives.
Good literature impact both our thinking and emotions. Tune in as we talk about the ins and outs of using books to encourage social-emotional development.
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riginally from Kentucky, Andrew Simmons teaches high school in the Bay Area and writes for publications like The Atlantic, The New York Times, Slate, and San Francisco Chronicle. Jon Harper is currently an assistant principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland where he actually attended school himself. This is his 6th year as an assistant principal.
Learn how to help struggling readers become passionate, confident, lovers of reading. Can a love of reading be restored once lost?
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Pam Allyn is a world-renowned literacy expert, author and motivational speaker. She is the Executive Director and Founder of LitWorld, a groundbreaking global literacy movement serving children across the United States and in more than 60 countries, and LitLife, a cutting-edge education consulting group specializing in professional development for PreK-12 literacy instruction.
Stress among kids has reached unprecedented levels. Join us as we talk about what teachers can do to help students manage stress.
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Dr. Brad Johnson is a motivational and speaker of education and fitness and is a speaker with Premiere Speakers Bureau. He is the author of multiple books including Learning on Your Feet: Incorporating Physical Activity into the K-8 Classroom . Oskar Cymerman is a Chemistry and Principles of Engineering Teacher at Woodbury High School in the Twin Cities Metro Area, MN. He frequently blogs about brain-based approaches to learning and classroom design, in addition to starting the "Starbucks My Classroom Project" and
The debate about the use of technology rages on. Some educators see marvelous new creative possibilities, others see the end of childhood and child development as we've known it. Join us as we check in for an update.
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Diane E. Levin, PhD, is a Professor of Education at Wheelock College in Boston. She is the author of Beyond Remote-Controlled Childhood (NAEYC) and So Sexy So Soon. She is a founder of Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children’s Entertainment and Defending the Early Years (www.deyproject.org). Warren Buckleitner is an educational psychologist who studies and reviews children's interactive media. He's been a preschool, elementary and college teacher (currently at TCNJ). He is the founding editor of Children's Technology Review (www.childrenstech.com). He speaks at education and library conferences, and contributes content to many books and publications, including the New York Times. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.
Join us as we explore the apparent increase in challenging student behaviors. Is the rise real or imagine? What is the most current thinking on handling troubling student behavior?
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Barbara Kaiser has worked for over three decades as a Director, teacher and education consultant. She is the co-author of Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing and Responding Effectively and developed a Provincial Anti-Bullying Strategy with the Nova Scotia Department of Education. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
What matters most in educating the next generation, and can it be taught in the current school climate?
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Justin Minkel is an award-winning Arkansas Teacher of the Year who teaches 2nd and 3rd grades at Jones Elementary, a high-achieving public school. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services, and founding editor, Ecology of Education.
Apparently there may be more to understanding and teaching shy students than many of us realize. Tune in to check your knowledge.
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Robert Coplan Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada) and Director of the Pickering Centre for Research in Human Development. His research is focused on the development and implications of shyness in childhood. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics at MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.
You've planned a great interactive lesson for your entire class, but a student or group of students don't want to be actively involved. Try this...
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Heather Shumaker is a national speaker on parenting and early childhood topics, and is the author of two renegade parenting books: It’s OK Not to Share and It’s OK to Go Up the Slide. An advocate for free, unstructured play in homes and schools, she lives in northern Michigan with her family. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
Much of the thinking and resources aimed at helping young children get smarter is misguided and counterproductive. Join us as our guests share some developmentally appropriate ways to boost brain development in young kids.
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Dr. Jill Stamm is the co-founder of New Directions Institute for Early Childhood Brain Development and a professor emeritus from Arizona State University. She is the author of a new book, Boosting Brain Power: 52 Ways to Use What Science Tells Us and Bright from the Start. As a Brain Development Specialist and founder of Brain Insights LLC., Deborah McNelis, M.Ed is an inspiring speaker and the author of the unique Brain Development Series and Naturally Developing Young Brains activity packets.
Giving directions can be frustrating for teachers. Tune is as we talk about how to give clear, effective direction that are understood and followed.
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Angela Watson is National Board Certified Teacher currently working as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. She has published four books and blogs The Cornerstone For Teachers. Her Sunday podcast is called Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.
When students misbehave the entire class can be affected. Mishandling misbehaving students can also have classwide impact. Our guests offer proven strategies.
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Our guests tell us that dramatic play supports brain development as well as critical social and foundational skills. Learn more...
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Ann Barbour, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita of early childhood education at California State University, Los Angeles. A former preschool and elementary teacher, she has trained early childhood educators for nearly three decades. She is the author of Play Today: Building the Young Brain through Creative Expression as well as several other books on appropriate practice and play-based learning. As a Brain Development Specialist and founder of Brain Insights LLC. Deborah McNelis, M.Ed is an inspiring speaker and the author of the unique Brain Development Series and Naturally Developing Young Brains activity packets.
When students are not paying attention, are they reflecting or just zoning out? How can you tell? Is daydreaming in class ever productive?
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Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D. is an associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California. She taught 7th grade science in an urban public school south of Boston before completing her doctorate at Harvard University. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics at MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.
In this episode, we explore ways to help your students take their writing to the next level.
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Vicki Davis is a full-time classroom teacher and IT Director in Camilla, Georgia. Recipient of the 2014 Bammy Award for Education Talk Show Host, she also authors the popular Cool Cat Teacher Blog. Mashable named her a rockstar teacher on Twitter, where she has more than 100,000 followers. She is author of 2 books, Reinventing Writing and Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds.
Boys continue to struggle in our educational system. In this segment, we look at proven strategies to get boys to love school.
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Richard Hawley, Ph.D: Headmaster emeritus of Cleveland's University School. She is the author of REACHING BOYS/TEACHING BOYS and I CAN LEARN FROM YOU: Boys as Relational Learners. Ruth Hanford Morhard is a writer, author and consultant in early education and institutional marketing to national, regional and local early childhood and human service institutions. Her latest book is "Wired to Move: Facts and Strategies for Nurturing Boys in Early Childhood Settings", published by Gryphon House. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.
How can we teach kids to be more self-reliant learners? In this segment, we look at why many are not, and how to shift responsibility for learning to students.
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David Ginsburg helps schools improve student outcomes through various services including leadership coaching and instructional coaching and Ed Week blogger, Coach G's Teaching Tips. Starr Sackstein, NBCT, is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA) and author of Teaching Students to Self Assess: How do I help Students grow as learners? Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services, and founding editor, Ecology of Education.
What is a purpose? How can you help your students find their purpose? Is helping students find purpose part of your job?
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Laura DeSena is a Teacher of English at West Milford High School in NJ and author of Preventing Plagiarism: tips and technique and advisor in the revision of Turabian’s Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers. Barry Gilmore taught middle and high school English for nearly twenty years before becoming head of middle school at Hutchison School in Memphis, TN and author of Plagiarism: Why it Happens and How to Prevent It. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and serving previously as a school improvement consultant.
What is a purpose? How can you help your students find their purpose? Is helping students find purpose part of your job?
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Tony Wagner currently serves as an Expert In Residence at Harvard University’s new Innovation Lab and is the co-author Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era. William Damon is Professor and Director of the Center on Adolescence at Stanford University and is the author of The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find their Calling in Life. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. works with school district and building leaders and a consultant for Learner-Centered Initiatives.
Learn why and how both the students' and teachers' mindsets impact classroom management.
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Jenn Maichin is a middle school special education teacher and Education Specialist with Mindset Works. Dr. William DeMeo is a Developmental Psychologist who has a private practice. William had coordinated the mental health services for Cincinnati Public Schools’ Early Childhood Program for the past 25 years. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog,
What is a growth mindset? What are the misconceptions about growth mindset? In this segment, we unpack the concept and debunk the myths and misunderstandings.
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Eduardo Briceño is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mindset Works, which helps people develop as motivated and effective learners. Mary Cay Ricci is an educator and author of Mindsets in the Classroom and Ready to Use Resources for Mindsets in the Classroom. She is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University and Supervisor of Advanced and Enriched Instruction in Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland.
Though active learning collaboration and group projects have grown in popularity, there are limits every teacher should understand.
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Michael Godsey is a teacher and administrator at a public high school on the central coast of California, and he is a regular contributor for The Atlantic Monthly's education page. Sophia Dembling is author of The Introvert's Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World and Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever After. She lives in Dallas, Texas.
Teaching with technology can be transformative, but more often than not, it isn't. What's required to make technology a true asset in your classroom? Tune in as our guests provide some practical guidelines.
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Brian Aspinall is a grade 7 & 8 teacher and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert who develops web applications to support 21st century learning practices and pedagogies. His latest project, edmettle, is a tool to support and develop student feedback over grades. Leslie Wilson is CEO of One-to-One Institute, a nonprofit, the mission of which is to transform education through personalization of learning and the power of technology. Leslie authored numerous publications regarding education technologies including the Project RED research.
The holidays can bring both great memories and controversy to your classroom. Our guest share their advice on making the most of the season.
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Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute. Giselle Lundy-Ponce has been working in the field of PreK-12 education policy and advocacy for the last 22 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.
High-quality conversations can drive learning on many levels, but stimulating great classroom discussion is a skill. Our guests share the ABCs of encouraging of smart talk with students.
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Dr. Sonia Cabell is an education researcher at the University of Virginia. Her work focuses on ways to help preschool teachers improve the quality of their language and literacy instruction, in an effort to prevent later reading difficulties among young children living in poverty. Stephanie M Curenton is the director of the Ecology of School Readiness Lab at Rutgers University where she also serves as an associate professor and Chancellor Scholar. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS. Before life as an administrator Heidi served as an Elementary Instructional Coach and as a RtI Specialist.
Our guests say that a love of discovery is vital to teaching science to young children. In this segment, they share the best practices.
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Peggy Ashbrook—early childhood science teacher and teacher-mentor, The Early Years columnist and blogger [nsta.org/earlyyears] for the National Science Teachers Association and author of Science Is Simple. Beth Davis is a National Board Certified Teacher holding a Master's Degree and an Ed. Specialist Degree in Elementary Education as well as a an Early Childhood Certification. She was an elementary science lab teacher for 17 years and has been the owner and science teacher at Kids For Kids Academy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development.
Radically creative abbreviations and emoticons are the tools of a generation raised on communicating in shorthand. What are the implications for the future of what we traditionally consider "good writing?"
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Amy Conley writes, researches, and teaches about positive psychology and its connection to learning. Her book Teacher Mindset, Motivation, and Mastery: Connecting Learners to Their Purpose, Passion, and Positivity comes out in March 2016. David Cutler teaches history and journalism at Brimmer and May, an independent school in Chestnut Hill, MA. He also serves as a Teacher of the Future for the National Association of Independent Schools.
Student interaction is good and desirable, but what should a teacher do when student chatter is off task or disruptive?
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Math is a petrifying subject to many students and teachers alike. Our guests say that with a shift in our approach, both students and teachers can learn to love math. Learn more...
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Allen C. Rosales has over twenty years of experience as an early childhood educator and is the Author of "Mathematizing, An Emergent Math Curriculum Approach for Young Children." His work with teachers and professional-learning communities has won national and state recognition, awards, and grants. Dr. Eugene Geist is an associate professor in the Patton College of Education at Ohio University in Athens Ohio. His areas of specialty child development, constructivism, the development of mathematical knowledge in young children and using music to promote learning and development.
Many educators are unaware that they are working with students who have been traumatized in various ways. These children may present as students with behavior issues. In this segment, we talk about the special needs of traumatized kids and the skills educators need to teach them.
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Joyce Dorado, Ph.D., is Co-Founder and Director of UCSF Healthy Environments and Response to Trauma in Schools (HEARTS), an award-winning program that promotes school success for students who have experienced complex trauma by creating more trauma-sensitive school environments. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at Child and Adolescent Services (CAS). Dr. Barbara Sorrels is the Director of the Institute for Childhood Education. She has worked with children in a variety of capacities for over 40 years. Mr. Ben Gilpin is a relationship driven educator with a passion for innovation. Ben is currently serving as an elementary principal in Michigan. He is involved with classroomcribs.com and personalized learning initiatives with the Michigan Department of Education. His blog is The Colorful Principal.
Current research indicates that kids love reading most when they are young, but by the teens years they read less than six minutes a day. Why does the love of reading too often diminish as kids grow? More importantly, how can we foster a love of reading in students?
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Dan Willingham is professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, and author of several books, most recently Raising Kids Who Read. As President and CEO of the Gesell Institute of Child Development on the Yale campus, Dr. Marci Guddemi leads in the Institute in its mission of promoting the principles of child development in all decision-making for young. Dan Brown is a National Board Certified Teacher and Director of the Future Educators Association. He is the author of The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle.
The first days of school are behind us. Students are settling in and getting comfortable. This is the time when negative student behaviors can begin to emerge. Our guests offer proven tips for keeping your students and classroom on track.
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Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA, is a board certified behavior analyst and special educator and a consultant to school’s nationwide (www.jessicaminahan.com). She is an adjunct professor at Boston University, a blogger on The Huffington Post, as well as the author of The Behavior Code Companion: Strategies, Tools, and Interventions for Supporting Students with Anxiety-Related or Oppositional Behaviors (Harvard Education Press). Kristen Vincent is Responsive Classroom Program Developer. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics at MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.
The ranks of students who speak English as a second language continues to grow. In this segment, we share proven tips to quickly connect and build relationships with ELLs.
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Mary Renck Jalongo is editor-in-chief of Early Childhood Education Journal and the author or editor of over 30 books. She is also editor of the series Educating the Young Child, published by Springer. Karen N. Nemeth, Ed.M. is an author, consultant and presenter focusing on improving early childhood education for children who are dual language learners. She holds leadership positions at NABE, TESOL and NAEYC and hosts a resource website at www.languagecastle.com. After teaching middle school for eleven years, John Spencer is now a professor of instructional technology at George Fox University. He is passionate about creativity, design thinking, and digital literacy. He blogs at spencerideas.org.
Our guests tell us that many parents and teachers see no distinction between praise and encouragement. In fact, there is a big difference between the two and it's important for every teacher to be clear about the distinction.
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Kristen Vincent is Responsive Classroom Program Developer. Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher with 11 years of classroom experience. She currently works as an author, instructional coach, and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy.
Tune in to get a bundle of great ideas on creating relationships with your students quickly.
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Mike Anderson is an educational consultant, an award winning teacher, and an author or many books about great teaching and learning (including The First Six Weeks of School and The Well-Balanced Teacher) www.leadinggreatlearning.com. Dawn Casey-Rowe is a teacher, writer, and business owner living in Rhode Island. She is the author of "Don't Sniff the Glue: A Teacher's Misadventures in Education Reform, www.cafecasey.com Dan Brown is a National Board Certified Teacher and Director of the Future Educators Association. He is the author of The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle.
Our guests share why starting the school year with rules for students is a bad idea. They follow by offering a superior alternative.
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Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land. Mark Barnes is a longtime teacher, education author and creator of the new Hack Learning Series for educators. (www.markbarnes19.com)
In this segment we're introduced to the wonder, experiment, learn cycle. Tune in and get some powerful strategies for guiding students through a rigorous inquiry process.
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Dan Rothstein is one of the founders of the Right Question Institute (RQI) and has been part of a team working for the past 25 years on finding the simplest, most effective ways to help all people learn to ask better questions and participate in decisions that affect them. Aleta Margolis founded Center for Inspired Teaching in 1995 to build a better school experience for students by transforming the role of the teacher from information provider to Instigator of Thought; Inspired Teaching's activities include district-wide professional development for inservice teachers, a new teacher preparation program, and the Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School. Jason Flom taught upper elementary teacher for 11 years and is now the Learning and Communications Director at Cornerstone Learning Community. He founded and still edits the multi-author education blog, Ecology of Education, and is currently serving as faculty for ASCD with a primary focus in increasing literacy in the sciences.
Our guests are unequivocal: students need to touch and be touched to maximize teaching and learning. Discover why fist bumps, high fives and tactile experiences all matter.
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Sian Beilock, an associate professor of psychology at The University of Chicago, is one of the foremost experts on the brain science behind performance under stress. Jessica Lahey is an educator, writer and speaker. She writes the bi-weekly New York Times column, “The Parent-Teacher Conference,” is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and commentator at Vermont Public Radio. Her book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed (2015). Joan Young is middle school learning specialist after teaching Kindergarten/1st grade and 4th grade for many years.
The research shows that teacher expectations impact student performance. Though most teachers already know this, what may not be so well known are the myriad ways we subtly send contradictory messages to students. Learn how to make sure your words match your actions in the classroom.
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Deborah J. Stipek, Ph.D. is the I James Quillen Dean and the Judy Koch Professor of Education at Stanford University. Her doctorate is from Yale University in developmental psychology. Lori Desautels is Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Marian University teaching the the neuro-diversity of learning. Jennifer Carey is Director of Educational Technology at the Ransom Everglades School in Miami, Florida. Jennifer blogs at IndianaJen.com and has more than a dozen years of educational technology experience.
Our guests say that if basics student needs are not met, learning is difficult and in some cases impossible. What are the basic needs that must be met to enable learning?
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Kay Albrecht, Ph.D. is president of Innovations in Early Childhood Education, Houston, TX. Teaching in some capacity has been the bulk of Kay's life work. She created Exchange's Out of the Box Early Childhood Training Kits, wrote The Right Fit: Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff. Lori L Desautels, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Marian University teaching the the neuro-diversity of learning and the implications for the teaching and learning process looking at students with pain based behaviors. Author of "Unwritten, The Story of a Living System," (winter 2015). Peter DeWitt (Ed.D.) is a former school principal in Upstate, NY, and he is now a Visible Learning trainer. His syndicated blog Finding Common Ground is published by Education Week and he is a freelance writer for Vanguard Magazine.
The consensus among our guests in this segment is that zero tolerance behavior policies don't work. What then are the tools and strategies that do?
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Sarah Davidon, M.Ed. is on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine working on policy and systems-building initiatives related to early childhood social and emotional development. Sarah co-authored Colorado’s Strategic Plan for Early Childhood Mental Health and is the board president of the Colorado Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Gail Innis has worked for Michigan State University Extension for 24 years; providing research and evidence based education to Michigan residents in the area of parenting education, family resource management, anger management and stress. Susan Ochshorn is the founder of ECEPolicyWorks, a New York consulting firm that links early childhood research, policy, and practice, laying the foundation for healthy, successful, productive citizens. She brings more than 15 years of experience, at the local, state, and national levels, to advancing the work of nonprofits, coalitions, professional organizations, and institutions of higher education.
To those who believe that sitting still and paying attention equals learning, fidgeting is simply an undesirable student behavior. Others see much more. Join this fascinating discussion.
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Dr. Dustin Sarver is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and researcher at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in the Department of Pediatrics. His clinical and research interests are in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and its consequences. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, which focuses on nature-centered developmental programming in New England. She is also the author of the upcoming nonfiction book, Balanced & Barefoot, which discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory development in children. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.
Is rote memorization dead or is there still a place for it in 21st -century learning? Tune in to this fascinating discussion.
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Tony Wagner, author of Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World, serves as an Expert In Residence at Harvard University's new Innovation Lab. Prior to this appointment, Tony was the first Innovation Education Fellow at the Technology & Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard, and the founder and co-director of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Ben Johnson is a lifelong educator with experience in grades k-16, from teacher to campus administrator to district office. He currently is the principal of San Antonio Technology Academy. He is the author of Teaching Students to Dig Deeper and author of article, "When Rote Learning Makes Sense". Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant.
One of the factors that limits risk taking in learning and teaching is the fear of being wrong. In this segment we explore this fear and offer solutions.
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Ainissa Ramirez is a scientist, speaker, and the author of two books (Newton's Football; Save Our Science). She co-hosts a science podcast called Science Underground. Peter DeWitt (Ed.D.) is a former school principal in Upstate, NY, and he is now a Visible Learning trainer. His syndicated blog Finding Common Ground is published by Education Week and he is a freelance writer for Vanguard Magazine. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. works with school districts and building eaders facing the current challenges of evaluation for the improvement of teacher and leader performance, as they lead systems in service to children. She consults for Learner-Centered Initiatives.
As collaboration becomes more important in the real world, peer to peer learning is gaining momentum. In this segment we look at the benefits, the tools and best practices for peer to pear learning.
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Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Reinventing Project-Based Learning and Bringing Innovation to School. She is a regular contributor to Edutopia and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, the author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators, and an international speaker. David Truss has been blogging at Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts for 7 years now. His online profiles describe him as: A husband, a parent… An educator, a student… A thinker, a dreamer… An agent of change. He is currently a Vice Principal of Coquitlam Open Learning and the Inquiry Hub, in Coquitlam SD#43 (BC, Canada)
There is quite a bit of research on the impact of stress on students. In short, stress impedes learning and can cause an array of maladies. In this segment we explore ways to reduce student stress.
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Cheryl Mizerny is a veteran educator with 20+ years’ experience–most at the middle school level. She began her career in special education, became a teacher consultant and adjunct professor of Educational Psychology, and currently teaches 6th grade English in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Cheryl writes about student motivation and engagement at The Accidental English Teacher. Denise Pope, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer at the Stanford University School of Education and Co-founder of Challenge Success, a research and intervention project that provides schools and families the tools they need to raise healthy, motivated students. Challenge Success is an expanded version of the SOS: Stressed-Out Students project that Dr. Pope founded and directed from 2003-2008. Heather Wolpert-Gawron, @tweenteacher, is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy.
Our guests agree that social-emotional learning is a prerequisite to all learning. How is social-emotional learning developed? What are the key competencies and challenges? What are some practical ways to teach social-emotional skills in the classroom?
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A well-known early childhood educator, Ellen Booth Church, spent several years as both a pre-k and kindergarten teacher before becoming an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova South Eastern University. Ellen is an author of many books for teachers and parents. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Zinsser is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an applied developmental psychologist and director of the Social-Emotional Teaching and Learning Lab at UIC. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, music director, Blog: Teach Preschool.
Our guests tell us that joy is an essential component of learning. Tune in as we explore the role of joy in learning and discover how to create more of it in our classrooms.
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Susan Engel is a professor of psychology at Williams College, where she also directs the program in teaching. She is author of, The End of the Rainbow: How Educating for Happiness (Not Money) Would Transform Our Schools and The Hungry Mind: The Origins of Curiosity in Childhood. Steven Wolk is a professor in the Teacher Education Department at Northeastern Illinois University. He is a former elementary and middle school teacher and his latest book is Caring Hearts & Critical Minds.Tony Sinanis is currently the Lead Learner of Cantiague Elementary School in Jericho, New York. Cantiague was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School and Tony received the 2014 New York State Elementary Principal of the Year Award and the national 2013 Bammy Award for Elementary School Principal of the Year.
When students have input in their motivation to learn can rise. In this segment we explore strategies for using student choice to drive motivation and learning.
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Joshua Block teaches students English and History at Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. His work with students integrates inquiry, project-based learning, technology, student performance, and public art. John McCarthy is a national consultant on Differentiation, Edutopia contributor, adjunct professor, co-moderator of the Differentiation chat group: #DI4ALL at www.di4all.org.
One of the most common ways to teach reading and fluency is through popcorn or round-robin reading before the class. Our guests identify the shortcomings of this approach and offer several better strategies.
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Todd Finley, PhD is an English education professor at East Carolina University, an assistant editor and blogger for Edutopia, and a co-author of a forthcoming book on classroom design for Rowman and Littlefield. Julie Adams, founder of Adams Educational Consulting (AEC), is an educational consultant providing CCSS Critical Thinking, Neuroscience, Content Literacy, Writing, School Culture, Digital Literacy and Instructional Leadership training and coaching to public and private schools world-wide. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.
In this premier episode of Studentcentricity we discuss strategies for getting and keeping student attention.
Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. He has authored over 26 books including Teaching with Poverty in Mind. Julia Thompson teaches in Fairfax County, Virginia, and is an active consultant. She is also the best-selling author of several books for teachers, including The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide.
Joan Young is a 4th grade teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area and blogs at Allkidscanflourish.blogspot.com. Erin Klein is MACUL Pre-K - 12 Michigan Teacher of the Year (2014), Scholastic Top Teacher, ASCD Emerging Leader, NAIS Teacher of the Future, SMART Technologies Exemplary Educator, Carson-Dellosa Classroom Design Consultant and Creative Partner.