The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast
671 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHeterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.
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The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 161 Building Critical Thinking Dispositions Using Real Life Legal Cases
April 01, 2019 18:58 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Colin Seale about his work as founder and CEO of ThinkLaw to help schools teach critical thinking to students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ThinkLaw.us @thinkLawUS ThinkLaw on Facebook @ColinESeale Larchmont Charter School
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 160 Navigating The Landscape Of Labels In Social Justice And Equity
March 22, 2019 18:17 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBDrew Perkins talks with Irshad Manjji about her new book and how we might better navigate the landscape of labels in the context of social justice and equity. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: irshadmanji.com @IrshadManji, Facebook, Instagram Book - DON'T LABEL ME: An Incredible Conversation for Divided Times Deeya Khan
Ep. 160 Navigating The Landscape Of Labels In Social Justice And Equity
March 22, 2019 18:17 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBDrew Perkins talks with Irshad Manjji about her new book and how we might better navigate the landscape of labels in the context of social justice and equity. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: irshadmanji.com @IrshadManji, Facebook, Instagram Book - DON'T LABEL ME: An Incredible Conversation for Divided Times Deeya Khan
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 159 The Science Of Deeper Learning And Why We're Not Doing More Of It
March 08, 2019 16:13 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBDrew Perkins talks with neuroscientist and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath about his new book and work the science of learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @JCHorvath www.lmeglobal.net johnbiggs.com.au - SOLO taxonomy Book: Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights From Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom How People Learn...
Ep. 159 The Science Of Deeper Learning And Why We're Not Doing More Of It
March 08, 2019 16:13 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBDrew Perkins talks with neuroscientist and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath about his new book and work the science of learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @JCHorvath https://www.lmeglobal.net/ Book: Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights From Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience,...
Ep. 158 How Do We Teach Kids To Talk About Taboo Topics?
March 04, 2019 02:35 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDrew Perkins talks with elementary teacher Liz Kleinrock about her TED Talk and work to help teachers and students talk about difficult topics. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: teachandtransform.org Liz on Instagram TED Talk: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics Teaching Tolerance web site The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking (Better Angels) Curio Learning @AshleyLambS @CurioLearning The TeachThoug...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 158 How Do We Teach Kids To Talk About Taboo Topics?
March 04, 2019 02:35 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDrew Perkins talks with elementary teacher Liz Kleinrock about her TED Talk and work to help teachers and students talk about difficult topics. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: teachandtransform.org Liz on Instagram Liz on Twitter: @teachandtransf1 TED Talk: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics Teaching Tolerance web site The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking (Better Angels) Curio Learning, @AshleyLambS,...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 157 How Can We Make Screen Time Work For Kids?
March 01, 2019 16:03 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDrew Perkins talks with Sara DeWitt, Vice-President of PBS Kids Digital, about how to navigate the positives and negatives of screen time for kids. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: TED Talk: 3 fears about screen time for kids - and why they're not true pbslearningmedia.org grownups.pbskids.org @saradewitt Research: How Daniel Tiger Helps Teach Social Skills to Preschoolers *Also published at TeachThought.com Listen and subscribe on: iTunes Stitcher Podbean Po...
Ep. 157 How Can We Make Screen Time Work For Kids?
March 01, 2019 16:03 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDrew Perkins talks with Sara DeWitt, Vice-President of PBS Kids Digital, about how to navigate the positives and negatives of screen time for kids. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: TED Talk: 3 fears about screen time for kids - and why they're not true pbslearningmedia.org grownups.pbskids.org @saradewitt Research: How Daniel Tiger Helps Teach Social Skills to Preschoolers *Also published at TeachThought.com Listen and subscribe on: iTunes Stitcher Podbean Po...
Ep. 156 Building Community, Overcoming Barriers, Music Education
February 21, 2019 22:23 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with Jecorey Arthur, aka 1200, about his journey and work as a musician and educator in a world that has presented significant challenges to being successful. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 1200llc.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Simmons College of Kentucky WUOL Education
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 156 Building Community, Overcoming Barriers, Music Education
February 21, 2019 22:23 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with Jecorey Arthur, aka 1200, about his journey and work as a musician and educator in a world that has presented significant challenges to being successful. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 1200llc.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Simmons College of Kentucky WUOL Education
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 155 Does Competition And School Choice Meaningfully Improve Education?
February 20, 2019 19:48 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe TeachThought Podcast Ep. 155 Does Competition And School Choice Meaningfully Improve Education? Drew Perkins talks with Corey DeAngelis of the Cato Institute about the ability of school choice and competition to improve our education system. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @DeAngelisCorey @CatoInstitute Cato Institute Jay Greene Patrick Wolf Peter Greene
Ep. 155 Does Competition And School Choice Meaningfully Improve Education?
February 20, 2019 19:48 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe TeachThought Podcast Ep. 155 Does Competition And School Choice Meaningfully Improve Education? Drew Perkins talks with Corey DeAngelis of the Cato Institute about the ability of school choice and competition to improve our education system. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @DeAngelisCorey @CatoInstitute Cato Institute Jay Greene Patrick Wolf Peter Greene
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking
February 19, 2019 02:01 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBDrew Perkins talks with John Wood Jr. and Bill Doherty of the Better Angels organization about their workshops and efforts to depolarize America. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Better-Angels.org @BetterAngelsUSA Better Angels on Facebook @billdoherty @JohnRWoodJr
Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking
February 19, 2019 02:01 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBDrew Perkins talks with John Wood Jr. and Bill Doherty of the Better Angels organization about their workshops and efforts to depolarize America. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Better-Angels.org @BetterAngelsUSA Better Angels on Facebook @billdoherty @JohnRWoodJr
Ep. 153 Communicating Effectively About Sexuality Education
February 12, 2019 19:54 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Brittany McBride about her work with Advocates for Youth about sexuality education, social justice, and equity issues. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: amaze.org advocatesforyouth.org 3rs.org @amazeorg Amaze on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 153 Communicating Effectively About Sexuality Education
February 12, 2019 19:54 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Brittany McBride about her work with Advocates for Youth about sexuality education, social justice, and equity issues. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: amaze.org advocatesforyouth.org 3rs.org @amazeorg Amaze on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Ep. 152 Reading Lessons Learned From A Child Left Behind
February 08, 2019 02:11 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBDrew Perkins talks with author and reading specialist Lois Letchford about her story and ongoing work teaching of reading based on lessons learned from helping her son overcome massive reading issues. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: loisletchford.com Reversed: A Memoir @LetchfordLois Lois on Facebook Susan Neuman Youtube - Lois Letchford's "Reversed": A Story of Overcoming The Odds The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 11: Redefining Intelligence To Unlock The Possibility ...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 152 Reading Lessons Learned From A Child Left Behind
February 08, 2019 02:11 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBDrew Perkins talks with author and reading specialist Lois Letchford about her story and ongoing work teaching of reading based on lessons learned from helping her son overcome massive reading issues. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: loisletchford.com Reversed: A Memoir @LetchfordLois Lois on Facebook Susan Neuman Youtube - Lois Letchford's "Reversed": A Story of Overcoming The Odds The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 11: Redefining Intelligence To Unlock The Possibility ...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 151 Chasing The Next Better, Reflections From #MyRoomMessage
February 02, 2019 00:12 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with teacher and author of #MyRoomMessage Monte Syrie about his reflections on teaching, classroom culture, and teacher preparation. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Monte's web site: letschangeeducation.com @MonteSyrie Kelly Gallagher The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 146 Does Education Have a Twitter Problem?
Ep. 151 Chasing The Next Better, Reflections From #MyRoomMessage
February 02, 2019 00:12 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with teacher and author of #MyRoomMessage Monte Syrie about his reflections on teaching, classroom culture, and teacher preparation. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Monte's web site: letschangeeducation.com Kelly Gallagher The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 146 Does Education Have a Twitter Problem?
Ep. 150 Deeper Thinking Through Inquiry And Art
January 30, 2019 18:51 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBDrew Perkins talks with Nicola Giardina about her book and work with educators using her "Pyramid of Inquiry" to pull deeper learning and thinking through art. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: nicolagiardina.com Book: The More We Look, the Deeper It Gets - Publisher Site, Amazon
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 150 Deeper Thinking Through Inquiry And Art
January 30, 2019 18:51 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBDrew Perkins talks with Nicola Giardina about her book and work with educators using her "Pyramid of Inquiry" to pull deeper learning and thinking through art. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: nicolagiardina.com Book: The More We Look, the Deeper It Gets - Publisher Site, Amazon
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 149 Is Constructivist Education Addressing Inequality?
January 23, 2019 01:24 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBDrew Perkins talks with author Natalie Wexler about her work, specifically her recent Forbes article asserting constructivist education is not closing educational gaps that are rooted in socioeconomic differences. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: nataliewexler.com @natwexler Forbes: To Attack Inequality, We Need A Different Kind Of Education Forbes: Why Homework Doesn't Seem To Boost Learning--And How It Could The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 147 Unpacking PBL Through A S...
Ep. 149 Is Constructivist Education Addressing Inequality?
January 23, 2019 01:24 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBDrew Perkins talks with author Natalie Wexler about her work, specifically her recent Forbes article asserting constructivist education is not closing educational gaps that are rooted in socioeconomic differences. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: nataliewexler.com @natwexler Forbes: To Attack Inequality, We Need A Different Kind Of Education Forbes: Why Homework Doesn't Seem To Boost Learning--And How It Could The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 147 Unpacking PBL Through A S...
Ep. 148 Can We Discuss Social Justice Honestly?
January 14, 2019 01:17 - 1 hour - 84 MBDrew Perkins talks with James Lindsay about his recent article in Areo and work about social justice and activism in the peer review process in academia. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @ConceptualJames Areo: Postmodern Religion and the Faith of Social Justice Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought Grievance Studies affair Mike Nayna's YouTube channel Book: Everybody Is Wrong About God
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 148 Can We Discuss Social Justice Honestly?
January 14, 2019 01:17 - 1 hour - 84 MBDrew Perkins talks with James Lindsay about his recent article in Areo and work about social justice and activism in the peer review process in academia. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @ConceptualJames Areo: Postmodern Religion and the Faith of Social Justice Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought Grievance Studies affair Mike Nayna's YouTube channel Book: Everybody Is Wrong About God
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 147 Unpacking PBL Through A Student's Passion
January 09, 2019 20:31 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDrew Perkins talks with New Zealand student E. Wen Wong about her passion for project-based learning and how it has impacted her thinking, learning, and future.
Ep. 147 Unpacking PBL Through A Student's Passion
January 09, 2019 20:31 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDrew Perkins talks with New Zealand student E. Wen Wong about her passion for project-based learning and how it has impacted her thinking, learning, and future.
Ep. 146 Does Education Have A Twitter Problem?
January 05, 2019 16:39 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDrew Perkins talks with Dean Shareski about the lack of substance in some education related social media postings, the importance of being able to discuss difficult ideas, and teacherly authority vs. self-directed learning.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 146 Does Education Have A Twitter Problem?
January 05, 2019 16:39 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDrew Perkins talks with Dean Shareski about the lack of substance in some education related social media postings, the importance of being able to discuss difficult ideas, and teacherly authority vs. self-directed learning.
Ep. 145 Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom
January 03, 2019 03:11 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Telannia Norfar and Chris Fancher about their upcoming book "Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom".
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 145 Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom
January 03, 2019 03:11 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Telannia Norfar and Chris Fancher about their upcoming book "Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom".
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 144 Creating Cultures Of Thinking And Intellectual Character
December 22, 2018 18:16 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with Ron Ritchhart, Principal Investigator for the Cultures of Thinking Project and Senior Research Associate at Project Zero (Harvard Graduate School of Education), about his work around creating Cultures of Thinking and the idea of Intellectual Character.
Ep. 144 Creating Cultures Of Thinking And Intellectual Character
December 22, 2018 18:16 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with Ron Ritchhart, Principal Investigator for the Cultures of Thinking Project and Senior Research Associate at Project Zero (Harvard Graduate School of Education), about his work around creating Cultures of Thinking and the idea of Intellectual Character.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 143 Talking Finland And The Soul Of Education
December 14, 2018 17:35 - 52 minutes - 48 MBDrew Perkins talks with Michael J. Hynes, Superintendent of Pat-Med Schools in Long Island, NY, to reflect on his recent trip to visit and learn from schools in Finland.
Ep. 143 Talking Finland And The Soul Of Education
December 14, 2018 17:35 - 52 minutes - 48 MBDrew Perkins talks with Michael J. Hynes, Superintendent of Pat-Med Schools in Long Island, NY, to reflect on his recent trip to visit and learn from schools in Finland.
Ep. 142 Addressing Teacher Shortages By Creating Strong Work Environments
November 18, 2018 21:44 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Talia Milgrom-Elcott, co-founder and Executive Director of 100Kin10, about their work to address teacher shortages by improving the work environments in multiple ways and specifically with regards to STEM.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 142 Addressing Teacher Shortages By Creating Strong Work Environments
November 18, 2018 21:44 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Talia Milgrom-Elcott, co-founder and Executive Director of 100Kin10, about their work to address teacher shortages by improving the work environments in multiple ways and specifically with regards to STEM.
Ep. 141 Using SEL to Manage Emotions, Set Boundaries, And Empower Vs. Protect Kids
November 13, 2018 14:57 - 1 hour - 58 MBDrew Perkins talks with Tamara Fyke, creator of Love in A Big World, about her work in Social Emotional Learning and how things like managing emotions and setting boundaries can empower kids.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 141 Using SEL to Manage Emotions, Set Boundaries, And Empower Vs. Protect Kids
November 13, 2018 14:57 - 1 hour - 58 MBDrew Perkins talks with Tamara Fyke, creator of Love in A Big World, about her work in Social Emotional Learning and how things like managing emotions and setting boundaries can empower kids.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 140 Getting The Most Out Of Minecraft In Education
November 09, 2018 18:07 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with Neal Manegold, Director of Minecraft: Education Edition and Mark Sparvell, who leads marketing at Microsoft Education, about learning and technology and the use of Minecraft Education as a tool to prepare learners for the modern world.
Ep. 140 Getting The Most Out Of Minecraft In Education
November 09, 2018 18:07 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with Neal Manegold, Director of Minecraft: Education Edition and Mark Sparvell, who leads marketing at Microsoft Education, about learning and technology and the use of Minecraft Education as a tool to prepare learners for the modern world.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 139 Exploring False Dichotomies In Education
November 07, 2018 15:12 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBDrew Perkins talks with Michael B. Horn, Chief Strategy Officer at The Entangled Group and Distinguished Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Education, about his work and thoughts about the future of education.
Ep. 139 Exploring False Dichotomies In Education
November 07, 2018 15:12 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBDrew Perkins talks with Michael B. Horn, Chief Strategy Officer at The Entangled Group and Distinguished Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Education, about his work and thoughts about the future of education.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 138 Is Knowledge Being Overlooked For Inquiry In Progressive Education?
November 01, 2018 01:08 - 1 hour - 62 MBDrew Perkins talks with Katharine Birbalsingh, Headmistress and Founder of Michaela School in London, and Tom Hudock, Director and Founder of ARC Academy in Victoria, BC about the different approaches to addressing the importance of knowledge and and inquiry in teaching.
Ep. 138 Is Knowledge Being Overlooked For Inquiry In Progressive Education?
November 01, 2018 01:08 - 1 hour - 62 MBDrew Perkins talks with Katharine Birbalsingh, Headmistress and Founder of Michaela School in London, and Tom Hudock, Director and Founder of ARC Academy in Victoria, BC about the different approaches to addressing the importance of knowledge and and inquiry in teaching.
Ep. 137 Using Movement Theater And Inquiry To Increase Authentic Learning
October 25, 2018 21:50 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBDrew Perkins talks with Paul Rajeckas, Co-Artistic Director of Theater Moves, about his work with physical movement theater to help deepen learning and increase authenticity through inquiry.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 137 Using Movement Theater And Inquiry To Increase Authentic Learning
October 25, 2018 21:50 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBDrew Perkins talks with Paul Rajeckas, Co-Artistic Director of Theater Moves, about his work with physical movement theater to help deepen learning and increase authenticity through inquiry.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 136 Designing "Low Floor/High Ceiling" Learning Through Edtech
October 09, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Charlotte Cheng, Curriculum Product Manager at Wonder Workshop, about their design processes to engage and sustain learners.