Teachers Aid
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsTeachers Aid with Jon Harper. We've refocused the show on meeting some of the biggest unmet needs every educator has. If you are an educator who gives teaching your all, but still feel that you're not doing enough, this show is for you. Tune in to get social and emotional support for the very personal challenges teachers face. We promise you that you won't hear educators talking like this every day.
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Five Things Every Teacher Should Know About Teaching Students in Poverty
June 06, 2014 07:01 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesWhen student failure happens it impacts the student, the teacher, the parent, the school and more.What does student failure really mean and how should teachers respond? @teachingwithsoul @AnthonyCody @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years, 18 of them as a middle school science teacher. He does workshops for teachers around science education, teacher leadership and project-based learning. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an admi...
When Students Fail: What Does it Really Mean? What's a Teacher to Do?
May 30, 2014 15:57 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesWhen student failure happens it impacts the student, the teacher, the parent, the school and more.What does student failure really mean and how should teachers respond? @teachingwithsoul @AnthonyCody @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years, 18 of them as a middle school science teacher. He does workshops for teachers around science education, teacher leadership and project-based learning. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an admi...
Using Humor to Get Students to the Top of Bloom's Taxonomy
May 22, 2014 20:50 - 10 minutes - 18 BytesHumor well used can be an amazing tool for engaging students and bringing joy into your classroom. Tune in for some tips on how to get students laughing and thinking more. @mzteachuh @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Ed Dunkelblau, Ph.D. is Director of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning and Past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Diana Loomans is founder of The Quantum Life Institute and author of The Laughing Classroom. Melanie Link Taylor teach...
Helping Young Kids Learn to Resolve and Manage Conflict
May 13, 2014 18:03 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesStudents who don't develop the ability to manage conflict can fall prey to a panoply of problems in later life. In this segment our guests share strategies for empowering children with critical conflict resolution skills. Follow: @Teach_Preschool @KarenNemethEdM @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Karen Stephens served as Director of Illinois State University Child Care Center. Today she writes and delivers staff development training. Sandy Heidemann is the Numbers Work! classroom coordinator a...
10 Smart Ways to End the School Day
May 05, 2014 03:55 - 10 minutes - 18 BytesThe end of a long school day can be tough for students as well as teachers. In this segment, our guests offer their best ideas for closing out the last few minutes of the day. Follow: @vincent_kristen, @Angela_Watson @TeacherJenCarey @mzteachuh @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Angela Watson was a classroom teacher for 11 years and is currently an educational consultant. Kristen Vincent, Responsive Classroom Program Developer & Consulting Teacher, & co-author of article, "A Simple, Joyful W...
Tips for Teaching Controversial Topics
April 25, 2014 17:43 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesEvolution, global warming, same-sex marriage, civil rights. All of these topics can be tough to teach. In this segment our guest provide some guidelines. Follow: @danbrownteacher @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Diana Hess, Senior Vice-President of the Spencer Foundation and author of Controversy in the Classroom: The Democratic Power of Discussion. Bill Bigelow the co-author of Rethinking Columbus and A People's History for the Classroom. Dan Brown is a teacher and director of the Future E...
Stepping Toward Sensible, Valid Teacher Evaluations
April 18, 2014 18:40 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesIn this segment we look at formative and summative teacher evaluations and discuss what teachers can do to support more valid and effective assessments. Follow: @InnovativeEdu @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork W. James Popham, a UCLA emeritus professor, is the author of Evaluating America’s Teachers: Mission Possible? (Corwin, 2013). The author of more than 30 books, 200 journal articles, and 200 research papers, he has studied the evaluation of teachers throughout his entire career. Lisa Nie...
Using Social Media with Parents: What Works, What to Avoid
April 13, 2014 23:15 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesSocial media is potentially a powerful tool for connecting with parents. What is required to make parent/teacher social media work? Follow: @kathycook1, @Joe_Mazza @KleinErin @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Kathy Cook is Director of Educational Technology and a faculty member at the University of Phoenix College of Education and a former K-12 teacher. Dr. Joe Mazza serves as K-12 Director of Connected Teaching, Learning & Leadership in Pennsylvania. He is the Innovation Coach at the Univer...
Using Social Media With Students: What Works, What to Avoid
April 04, 2014 20:20 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesSome schools and teachers have strict policies against teachers engaging students on social media. Other schools and districts say the biggest mistake you can make is to not engage students through social media. Listen to the pros and cons. Follow: @kathycook1, @thomascmurray, @KleinErin @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Kathy Cook is Director of Educational Technology and a faculty member at the University of Phoenix College of Education and a former K-12 teacher. Tom Murray serves as the...
What Savvy Teachers Know About Managing Disruptive Student Behavior
March 28, 2014 18:30 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesManaging challenging behavior is part and parcel of being a classroom teacher. In this segment our guests explore the drivers of disruptive behaviors, discuss traditional methods of responding to disruptive students and offer proven strategies. Follow: @docrappaport @jesslahey @NancyFlanagan bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Dr. Kaye Otten is currently a behavioral and autism specialist for the Lee’s Summit R-VII School District in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and co-author, How to Reach and Teac...
Ten Ways to Make Test Prep Fun
March 19, 2014 17:11 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesIt's that time of year. Teachers around the nation are beginning to focus on assessments and test prep. Our guests say that test prep can actually be fun and offer specific strategies you can use immediately. Follow: @AngelaBunyi @KleinErin @burgessdave @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Dave Burgess is a teacher and highly sought after professional development speaker well known for his creative, entertaining, and outrageously energetic style, and the author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increas...
Why Students Tune Out: Five Ways to Get Students to Listen and Hear
March 05, 2014 19:38 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesIn this segment we explore why some students don't listen, and what teachers can do about it. Follow: @Geoffreyp1 @danbrownteacher @mzteachuh @bodymindchild Geoffrey Caine coauthored 9 books building bridges between neuroscience, psychology and education. Isis Artze, Asst. Dir., Center for the Advancement of Teaching, & author of article, "Active Listening: Seven Ways to Help Students Listen, Not Just Hear" Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Dan Brown is a t...
Timely Tax Tips for Teachers
February 25, 2014 21:13 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesIt's tax time, so we invited a tax expert to come on and answer some common teachers' tax questions. In this segment we get updates and guidelines on the educator expense deduction, unreimbursed expenses, conference costs and side work. Follow:@coolcatteacher @michaelbrubin @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Association. Michael B. Rubin, CPA, CFP, is the author of Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck and The Savings Solution. He is also the founder of Total Candor, a financial planning education comp...
Helping Stress-Out Students Stress Less
February 13, 2014 19:22 - 10 minutes - 18 BytesQuiet, calm minds learn better. Unfortunately, students are increasingly stressed about life inside and outside of class. In this segment our guests offer strategies to help students stress less. Follow:@danbrownteacher @Larryferlazzo @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Linda Esposito, LCSW is a psychotherapist/Anxiety Saboteur. Larry Ferlazzo teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners in Sacramento, California. Melanie Link Taylor tea...
Creating Trouble-free Transitions
February 04, 2014 21:57 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesMany teachers see transitions between classes, or from one activity to another, as a potentially chaotic time where all sorts of things can go wrong. Our guests today offer decades of their collective experience on how to make transitions more smooth and less stressful. Follow: @teachpreschool @flourishingkids @vincent_Kristen@bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Michaelene Ostrosky is Head of the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois. Kristen Vincent is co-author of the...
Black Boys:Three Things Every Educator Should Know About Teaching Them
January 27, 2014 22:06 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesOur guests tell us that there are a number of things many educators don't understand about teaching black boys and, indeed, there are many myths. In this segment they attempt to open our eyes and debunk the biggest misconceptions. Follow: @thejlv @principalkafele @JasonFlom Principal Baruti Kafele is a Milken National Educator, international speaker, educational consultant, author of two ASCD best-selling books - Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life and Closing the Attit...
The Hidden Challenges of Teaching Homeless Students
January 22, 2014 22:45 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesThe problem of homeless students is greater than many realize. In this segment we take a closer look at the challenges teachers face and offer ways to manage this growing problem at the classroom level. Follow: @edrethink, @SarahDSparks @mzteachuh @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Sarah D. Sparks spent the last five years writing about federal and state education regulations. She writes a blog called "Inside School Research" for Education Week. Barbara Duffield is Policy Director for the Nat...
Rethinking Classroom Cell Phone Policies, High-Tech Cheating and the Meaning of Google Glass
January 15, 2014 18:33 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesIn this segment, two camps face off on classroom cell phone policies. While some of our guests "just say no" to cell phones, others say cell phones are an asset in the classroom and Google Glass is going to be an even larger game changer. Learn more... Follow: @JOwensTeacher@InnovativeEdu @jesslahay @davidthornburg @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork John Owens is the author of Confessions of a Bad Teacher. Dr. Thornburg has worked in the field of education since 1981. Jessica Lahey is an ...
Teaching Climate: Two Teachers Share Their Candid Views on Dealing with "The System"
January 09, 2014 01:32 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesAs we look back, all guests agreed that 2013 has been an exceptional year in education. Events cited included developments with Common Core, the focus on connected educators and universal kindergarten. Tune in to hear the expectations and hopes for 2014. Follow: @JOwensTeacher @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork ohn Owens, @JOwensTeacher, is an award-winning journalist with decades of experience in newspapers, magazines and digital media and has appeared on several media outlets. He left m...
Looking Back, Looking Ahead to 2014
January 01, 2014 21:48 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesAs we look back, all guests agreed that 2013 has been and exceptional year in education. Events cited included developments with Common Core, the focus on connected educators and universal kindergarten. Tune in to hear the expectations and hopes for 2014. Follow: @coolcatteacher @NancyFlanagan, @ECEPolicyWorks, @stumpteacher @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher...
Designing Questions that Drive Real Learning
December 24, 2013 20:52 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesIncreasing numbers of educators are moving away from emphasizing content and toward provocative questions that promote higher-order thinking. What is the best way to design and present these questions? How can teachers align these questions to promote real learning and meet required standards? Follow: : @AnthonyCody @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Andrew Miller is an educational consultant who authored an Edutopia piece, "How to Write Effective Driving Questions for Project-Based Learn...
The Most Common Mistakes Teachers Make with Introverted Students
December 18, 2013 22:06 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesIntroverted students are often misunderstood, mischaracterized and mishandled by teachers. In this segment we debunk some of the myths about "quiet" students, uncover some of the common mistakes made in teaching them, and offer sound guidance on how to bring out the best in them. Follow: @jesslahey @TeachaKidd @SophiaDembling @baldy@bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Tony Baldasaro is the Chief Human Resource Officer of the Virtual Learning Academy. Sophia Dembling is author of The Introvert'...
Blue and Pink: Hidden Causes of the Achievement Gap Between Boys and Girls
December 11, 2013 18:09 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesThe academic achievement gap between girls and boys is now well established and growing. The reasons are complex and in this segment we explore some of the more obscure causes. We close by looking at what can be done to narrow, if not close, the gap. Follow: @BloomfieldDavid @NancyFlanagan @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Michael C. Reichert, Ph.D. is a psychologist who currently serves as Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives. He has written numerous pu...
Will This Be On the Test?: Making Content Relevant
December 03, 2013 16:24 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesPerhaps one of the biggest challenges you face as a teacher is making content interesting to all of your students, all of the time. Is this even possible? If so, how? Our panel of experienced teachers share what they've learned about this from practical experience.. @AndreaBrixey @mbteach @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Andrea Brixey is an English teacher at Cascade High School in Leavenworth, Washington. Glen Lineberry is a second-career educator. After teaching civics, economics and S...
How Teachers Can Help Students Embrace the Role of Failure in Learning
November 27, 2013 20:13 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesIt's well known and accepted that failure is part of the learning and growth process. But how do we get students parents and even some teachers to embrace this in practice? In this segment our guests share their insight on embracing failure. @bodymindchild @NancyFlanagan @Annie_Fox @bamradionetwork Justin Minkel is an award winning Arkansas Teacherof the Year, teaching 2nd and 3rd grade at Jones Elementary, a high-achieving public school. Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about pa...
The Classic Classroom Management Mistake and How to Avoid It
November 20, 2013 15:09 - 10 minutes - 18 Bytes@JasonFlom @PeterMDeWitt @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Sarah Fillion is a Professional Development Designer and Consultant for the Northeast Foundation for Children, Inc.'s Responsive Classroom. Olga Jarrett, PhD is Professor of Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University. She is both a recess researcher and a recess advocate. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Foundation Peter DeWitt, Ed.D., has been a principal in upstate, NY since 2006. He blogs at ...
Trusting Students to Lead Their Learning: Does It Really Work? If So, How?
November 12, 2013 19:36 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesA growing number of teachers are embracing the notion of empowering students to control and lead their own learning. However, many teachers push back on this emerging model for various reasons. In this segment we explore the viability of student-directed learning and ask those who embrace it to share the keys to making the model work. @coolcatteacher, @stumpteacher @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork David Ginsburg helps schools improve student outcomes through leadership coaching and instr...
Hidden Causes of Low Parental Engagement in Urban Schools and What to Do About It
November 05, 2013 19:50 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesUrban parents have unique issues and concerns that can affect their interest and willingness to engage with school staff at all levels -- from teachers to administrators. Tune in to hear what a recent study revealed and to learn what you can do to better engage urban parents. @Eduflack @MarilynRhames @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork PATRICIA A. ACKERMAN, Executive Director of the Chalkdust Education Foundation, is a retired public school educator who served as a teacher, principal and K-...
What To Do When Good Lesson Plans Go Wrong
October 30, 2013 17:21 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesWhat should a teacher do when a great lesson plan takes a wrong turn and starts heading south? Our guests toss you a lifeline to grab when you feel yourself and your lesson plan going under. @jasonflom @Blairteach @bodymindchild Bruce Oliver is an ASK Group Senior Consultant, living in Burke, Virginia. He is also a co-author of Creating a Culture for Learning. Sarah Brown Wessling is a 16-year veteran of the high school English classroom. She teaches at Johnston High School in Johnston, I...
Teacher/Parent Relationships: When the Going Gets Rough
October 22, 2013 18:08 - 10 minutes - 18 BytesParents are partners in the process of educating students, with a shared interest in the outcome. But what happens when that partnership is not a love connection? How do you deal with parents when the relationship is a rocky one? Our guests offer some time-tested advice. @teachakidd @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times, the Atlantic and Vermont Public Radio. Dr. Allen Mendler, trainer, author, deve...
Helping Students to Cope With Tragedy
October 17, 2013 00:40 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesWhen tragedies strike students, their families, teachers and your classroom can be impacted. In this segment our guest provide guidance for teachers on how to help students cope with tragedy. @flourishingkids @blairconsult @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Cathy Paine, Chair of National Emergency Assistance Team and member of National Association of School Psychologists. Mark DeAntonio MD Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Director of the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Service at the U...
Getting Beyond Burnout
October 08, 2013 17:00 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesBurnout among teachers is a growing problem driven by increased feelings of powerlessness in the classroom and profession. Our guests explore the roots of the problem and offer practical guidance on getting through and beyond burnout. @flourishingkids @teachingwithsoul@bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Jim Bender is the Executive Director of the National Education Association Health Information Network. Dr. Beverly Potter, author, Overcoming Job Burnout: How to Renew Enthusiasm for Work. Jo...
Staying Motivated, Passionate and Excited About Teaching
September 30, 2013 16:43 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesA recent Gallup poll found that within one to three years of teaching less than a third of teachers are still deeply enthusiastic about their work and actively contributing to their organizations. For the most part we know why so many teachers become demotivated. What we don't broadly know is how to prevent it. Our guests today have spent decades in the classroom and are still passionate and engage. They've come to share the keys to staying excited about teaching. Tune in... @TeachaKidd @Na...
How the Communications Culture of Your School Impacts You
September 17, 2013 18:18 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesThe ideal communications culture in a school would be supportive, authentic and positive. But what happens when it isn't? Our guests talk about the teacher's role in shaping school culture. @No_Gossip @teachingwithsoul @bamradionetwork Samuel P. Chapman is chief executive officer of Empower Public Relations and co-author of "The No-Gossip Zone." Michael Linsin is author of the books, Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator; and no...
Student-Led Parent-Teacher conferences
September 10, 2013 16:11 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesWhat happens when you introduce students into the standard parent-teacher conference? Our guests report many benefits and a few challenges that need to be considered. Tune in to learn more about student-lead conferences. @edrethink @NancyFlanagan Jack Berckemeyer, author, A School-Wide Approach to Student-Led Conferences, is the Director of professional development for Incentive Publications. Bob Lenz, CEO of Envision Education, a leader in high school redesign, and performance assess...
Teacher Voice: How to Make Sure That When You Speak People Listen
September 03, 2013 16:19 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesWhen it comes to driving change in education policy, many teachers feel powerless. Our guests say that nothing can be further from the truth. Today teachers are empowered in new and significant ways to effect change. In this segment we talk about how teachers can harness and use our new amplified ability to drive change in education. Thomas Hatch, Co-Director, National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, & Teaching (NCREST). Sandy Marz is a CTQ/AZk12 Teacherpreneur at Safford K8 Int...
Quickly Creating a Sense of Community in Your Classroom
August 27, 2013 16:32 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesCreating a warm, welcoming, trusting sense of community in your classroom at the beginning of the year is crucial to learning. Listen as our guests share tips for quickly unifying your class and fostering a collaborative learning climate. Follow: @Teach_Preschool, @flourishingkids @bamradionetwork Sarah Brown Wessling, National Teacher of the Year, teaches high school English at Johnston High School in Johnston, Iowa. Ellen Booth Church is an early childhood assistant professor at the S...
Tracking Students Was Dead, But Now...
August 21, 2013 19:53 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesGrouping students by ability, or what was traditionally called tracking, fell out of favor a decade ago but is making a comeback. What's driving the resurgence? What’s the impact? What are the current pros and cons? Follow: @Eduflack @blairconsult @bamradionetwork Joann DiGennaro, President, Center for Excellence in Education and author ofm Science Literacy: Essential for Decision Making. Carol Burris is principal of South Side High School in the Rockville Centre School District in NY and c...
Back to School: Setting Expectations -Your Classroom Management Plan for Day One:
August 14, 2013 18:35 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesOur guests say that having a classroom management plan and setting the right expectations for students on the first day is critical. What's the best way to achieve this? Tune in now and find out... Follow: @NancyFlanagan @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork Harry Wong is co-author of The First Days of School. The book has sold 3.8 million copies and has been translated into five foreign languages. Nick Romagnolo taught Math before co-founding Aspire - East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy. Nancy...
Back to School: Making a Good Impression on Your First Day of School
August 07, 2013 19:03 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesNo matter how long they've been teaching, fact is most teachers are nervous about the first day of school. In this segment our guests share their insights on how to to get off to a good start on the first day back in the classroom. Follow: @professormartin @LarryFerlazzo, @edrethink @bamradionetwork Dr. Joe Martin is a professor, and a teacher retention and classroom management expert. He's authored or co-authored nine books, including "Good Teachers Never Quit." Larry Ferlazzo, author ...
Student Plagiarism in the Digital Age: Easier to Do, Easier to Catch, Still a Challenge
August 01, 2013 15:43 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesThe digital age has made plagiarizing the works of others much easier. But new digital tools have also made it easier to detect submissions that have been "appropriated." Our guests discuss the problem, these new tools and best practices to dissuade students from plagiarizing other's work. @TeacherJenCarey @web20classroom Jennifer Carey is Director of Educational Technology at the Ransom Everglades School in Miami, Florida and has more than 12 years of educational technology experience. La...
iLiteracy: Distinguishing Fact From Fiction Online
July 23, 2013 16:27 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesAlong with the many benefits of being able to freely access the world's information online comes the challenge of separating reliable information from unreliable. How can teachers help students avoid the scams, scoundrels and hoaxes that come with bringing the Internet into the classroom? Robert Pondiscio is a former South Bronx 5th grade teacher, Pondiscio has written and lectured extensively about education and ed reform, most recently as the Vice President of the Core Knowledge Foundation...
Advanced Degrees? Additional Credentials?: What Teachers Really Need
July 18, 2013 17:53 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesWhile one of our guests refers to some advanced certifications as "meaningless credentials,” another says the move to discount advanced degrees is dumbing down teaching. Listen and tell us what you think Follow: @bodymindchild @stumpteacher @bamradionetwork John Wilson is former executive director of the National Education Association and a senior fellow with the Pearson Foundation. Marcus A. Winters is an assistant professor in the Leadership, the College of Education at the University ...
Is the Sage on the Stage Really Dead? Yes. Well, Almost...
July 02, 2013 16:51 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesA growing cabal of educators is concluding that giving control of learning to students is the ideal path forward. But are teachers, accustomed to being the sage on the stage, really ready to step down? Are school leaders ready to support teachers taking a backseat to students? Can the standards be met this way? Follow: @CoachGinsburg @globalearner @stumpteacher @bamradionetwork David Ginsburg helps schools improve student outcomes through various services including leadership coaching and...
Taking Back the Teaching Profession: Can it Be Done?
June 25, 2013 17:38 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesOur guests move beyond lamenting the lack of respect teachers receive and offer some practical ideas about how teachers can reclaim the profession. Daniel Willingham is currently Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Steve Paine is current President of P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Skills) and a consummate life-long educator; he served as West Virginia's 25th state superintendent of schools. Lisa Nielsen is an educator and author of the book Teaching Generation Tex....
Teaching Creativity in a Climate That Discourages It
June 18, 2013 14:49 - 13 minutes - 18 BytesThe rules and expectations in today's schools creates a climate that many believe conflicts with encouraging creativity. What's a teacher to do? Our guests offer some ideas and practical strategies. Follow: @AngelaMaiers@kylepace @edrethink @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Robert J. Sternberg is Provost, Senior Vice President, and Regents Professor of Psychology and Education at Oklahoma State University. Angela Maiers is a teacher educator, author and advocate. Kyle Pace is an Instructional...
Teaching Creativity: Can It Really Be Done?
June 11, 2013 16:15 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesApparently the jury is still out on whether creativity can or cannot be taught in schools. In this segment we bring together a cadre of educators to see if we can get a definitive verdict. Follow: @AngelaMaiers@kylepace @johntspencer @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Robert J. Sternberg is Provost, Senior Vice President, and Regents Professor of Psychology and Education at Oklahoma State University. Angela Maiers is a teacher educator, author and advocate. Kyle Pace is an Instructional Techno...
Rebooting: Summertime - How Best to Spend the Time Off
June 04, 2013 14:46 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesThe school year is over and summertime is here. Our guests weigh in on how to make the most of the hiatus. Follow: @artofcoaching1 @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork Elena Aguilar, education coach & author of article, How to Make Planning for Next Year Fun. Suzie Boss is author of Edutopia's Summer Rejuvenation Guide. Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of the Cool Cat Teacher Blog and the book Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds and co-founder of the award winning Fl...
Second Thoughts -Rethinking Boundaries Between Teachers and Students: Tough Teacher, Trusted Friend Or...
May 28, 2013 19:48 - 11 minutes - 18 BytesA series of new studies is pointing to the importance of relationships between teachers and students and academic success. It's a fine line that requires some second thoughts. Where are the new boundaries? Our guests offer guidance. Follow: @blairteach @peterMdewitt @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufman trained as a developmental psychologist and received her Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1996. She is the Director of the Educational Psychology-Applied Developmental Science Progra...
Is Staying Connected the Solution to Teacher Discouragement?
May 21, 2013 16:56 - 12 minutes - 18 BytesThis is a fascinating discussion between two education advocates about why some teachers are able to stay motivated in the face of a dysfunctional education culture while others aren't. Eavesdrop on their exchange and see if their assessment, conclusions and prescriptions are valid. Follow: @valeriestrauss @bamradionetwork.com Valerie Strauss is an education writer at The Washington Post. She currently writes The Answer Sheet Blog after covering various education systems and reform effort...