DIY Education Podcast
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast is for parents and students who wish to gain an inside look at both how school works and how school can work for them. We look at current educational issues, concepts used everyday by teachers and administrators largely unknown to parents and students, and what alternatives and options are available.
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DIY Education Podcast - Episode 016
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBIf you’ve ever wondered how it would be possible for someone growing up in the wilderness of the early United States to become far more literate with much less access to educational opportunities, perhaps this episode will begin to give you a better understanding. When the large majority of what kids do in school isn’t learning, why not consider a cheap or free alternative that may provide better opportunities? Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy ...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 015
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBWe’ve all had it. Test Fatigue. Every year it seems like there are more and more. In some districts, nearly ten standardized tests per year, often BEFORE the end of year assessement administered on behalf of the state. Too much? I think so. Let’s talk about it and whether you simply prefer not to take the test. What options do you have? Well, more than you think, honestly. Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy of the Independent School of the...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 014
February 10, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB“Do what others have done to get what others have.” This is the best advice I know to pattern a life deemed desirable by the individual. But, how do you find that life? What if it goes against the grain and is entirely unusual to everyone else? This week, we get to talk about considering different being the way to get different results, individual results! Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy of the Independent School of the Mid-South now!
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 013
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBLet’s talk about the “Why?” of what we do…well, let’s at least talk about what good it does to ask “Why?” Looking forward has to be part of the equation when it comes to education; we can’t all just sit in the waiting room hoping our name is called soon. It’s time to be proactive, to get out there, to discover, to search, to use our time for our own pursuits. That’s the idea of today’s episode. Hopefully, we can start a conversation! Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order yo...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 012
January 20, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIt can’t be the first time a teacher has told you to “Use Your Brain!” The difference this time is that it’s meant to encourage you rather than pejoratively. This week, I ask my student listeners to think about the way school is set up to work - the pecking order in other words. For parents, I ask you all to think about shifting the onus of learning onto your student, what that looks like at ISM, and the wonderful benefits that come along with doing so. Don’t forget to subscribe and tell ...
DIY Education Podcast - Shane Lawrence
January 14, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBYou asked - I delivered! In this week’s episode, I was able to sit down and talk with Shane Lawrence of the Ed Podcast. We get into the weeds a little bit when it comes to a couple of differences between the American and Canadian education systems, but much more common ground exists between neighbors than many might be aware. Our audio is a little all over the place, but if this interview had never happened, I wouldn’t have found out about a new piece of recording technology that I’ll be e...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 011
January 06, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBTeachers, this episode is just for you! Of course, my wonderful parents and students will get a real kick out of our discussion today. Some things only my compatriots will be able to identify with readily, but some things many who aren’t on the inside will be surprised to find out. Our theme is autonomy, and I hope I have some good advice for those of you who like to do things your own way! Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy of the Independent ...
DIY Education Podcast - Batsheva Frankel
December 30, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBIt is my absolute pleasure to welcome Batsheva Frankel from Overthrowing Education to the show. In our discussion, Batsheva and I discuss her company New Lens Ed. as well as various and sundry topics related to mastery-based learning, ungraded classrooms, and what learning to act and improvise can do for teachers in their practice. Make sure to pick up Batsheva’s book The Jewish Educator’s Companion today, as well. Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philos...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 010
December 23, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBDo you know the difference between an independent living and an independent livelihood? In this episode, we’ll dive into the possibilities for your kids and some of the reasoning behind the way things are the way they are! Ultimately, if your children are to decide for themselves what’s best for their lives, or at the very least, if they are to even have the choice at all, they need practice - and a lot of it! Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy ...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 009
December 16, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBA different approach is always worth trying, and this week on the show, I’ll ask my student listeners about approaching their own stumbling blocks in different ways. If what you’re doing isn’t working, shouldn’t you try something else? For my parents, it’s time to talk about where kids really do their own learning and whether it’s better to confine that to the shadows or place it center stage. Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy of the Independen...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 008
December 09, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBQuestion everything in the world! That’s the theme of this week’s episode, and as always, I mean every word of it. Of course, there is a polite and tactful way to do that that won’t get you or your kids in hot water. Our discussion revolves around questioning, but just like in my classroom, I really just want you all to think. Is the advice given or the plan laid out such as it is exactly the way it should be, or is there some wiggle room? Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Or...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 007
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBI missed you all! This week I add a little more to the topic The Skills of Learning - one I’m sure I’ll revisit frequently. To get you in the right frame of mind, think about the phrase “putting the cart before the horse.” For parents, I ask you to consider how your children are best motivated and some other ideas you might not have thought of, yet. Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy of the Independent School of the Mid-South now!
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 006
November 18, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBThis week’s topic is The Skills of Learning, and it is just the first part of an installment series. But don’t let the title fool you! I’ve got plenty of practical advice that extends beyond the bounds of the classroom walls. Can I see the hands of the bad readers? The bad writers? Or, the poor aloud readers? Those are easy fixes. Listen along, and I’ll tell you the real secret to improvement the schools just seem to ignore. Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your cop...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 005
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBParents, this episode is just for you, but letting your kids listen would be a good idea, as well. Let’s talk about making changes at the school level when it comes to curriculum. How do you get something done the RIGHT WAY? How do you avoid all the hassle, bureaucracy, the side-stepping, and flat-out disdain for your input? I have a little slogan you may be interested in. Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy of the Independent School of the Mid...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 004
November 04, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBHow much influence do students have over their own governance within their school? What can they really do to make changes? Lasting, genuine, and in the interest of an equitable path forward for all? On this week’s episode, we get the opportunity to talk a little bit about what can be done and where the laws protect those students who may not accept the status quo. For the parents who listen, I ask you to consider into whose hands you place the care of your children and whether or not one...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 003
October 28, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBIs school the place for a kid to learn how to run a business? Yes, if you know the right people! This week on the show, we discuss the idea of a teacher network with regard to making money while in school (and on school grounds). And, for you parents out there, we’ll talk about the Million-Dollar Question and just what it means in relation to your kids creating a life lived on their own terms. Don’t forget to subscribe and tell a friend! Order your copy of the Philosophy of the Independe...
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 002
October 21, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week on the show, I bring up the idea of students pursuing their own paths and taking time to learn things which aren’t available to them within the confines of the school. Also, both for the school-age listeners and their parents, the possibility of students making their own money to get around in this world is raised. Would it be so terrible if most or all of the money in their pockets came from their own efforts? Let’s discuss.
DIY Education Podcast - Episode 001
October 14, 2021 21:08 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the pace of learning - how students can learn anything at their own pace when the school can't keep up. For parents, I discuss the ISM approach to pacing and the premise that keeping multiple subjects going is less efficient.