Podcasts by Studentcentricity
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.
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Five Student-Centric Tips for Gaining Students' Attention from 2023-12-12T21:13:37.430774
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 author...
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Five Student-Centric Tips for Gaining Students' Attention from 2022-03-07T01:42:12.271179
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 author...
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Five Student-Centric Tips for Gaining Students' Attention from 2022-02-22T15:22:45.057947
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, Californi...
How the Fear of Being Wrong Limits Students and Teachers from 2022-02-22T15:22:45.033917
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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The Basic Needs Required for Any Student to Learn from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.992015
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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Inquiry: Helping Students Ask and Answer Their Own Questions from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.985104
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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Want to Quickly Connect with English Language Learners? Try This... from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.981623
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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What You Might Not Know About Misbehaving Students But Should from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.979293
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 abou...
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Making Discovery Simple and Exciting for Young Children from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.975790
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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When You Teach with Technology Is It a Hero or a Zero? from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.972982
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 gu...
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Active Learning: How Too Much Collaboration Can Hinder Learning from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.972203
Though active learning collaboration and group projects have grown in popularity, there are limits every teacher should understand.
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Student Plagiarism Is Still Alive: How to Encourage Original Thinking from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.966801
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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Students Daydreaming in Class It's Productive if... from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.962199
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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Classroom Management: Redirecting Misbehavior from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.960303
When students misbehave the entire class can be affected. Mishandling misbehaving students can also have class wide impact. Our guests offer proven strategies.
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Teaching Strategies: Giving Directions that Students Can Follow from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.958868
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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I Thought I Knew How to Teach Shy Kids, But... from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.956091
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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Moving Students from Struggling to Passionate Readers from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.950809
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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Is It Time to Dump Calendar Time and Letter of the Week? from 2022-02-22T15:22:44.947386
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 ...
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How Your Emotions and Moods Impact Students in Your Classroom from 2018-06-09T10:15:03
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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Rehearsing for Death: Shifting to Safety Drills That Do No Harm from 2018-05-26T10:54:23
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?
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: How to Cultivate Mutual Respect in Your Classroom from 2018-05-13T08:24:45
The coarseness of the world has invaded our classrooms. How can we cultivate respect between students and for teachers? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWha...
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Makerspaces in Early Childhood: Something Old, Something New from 2018-04-28T09:28:17
Makerspaces are the rage in early childhood classrooms. Join us for a walk through the what, why, and how of makerspaces. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @cateheroman #edchat #edreform #ece #ear...
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Teaching Students Inclusion and Anti-Bias: What Works from 2018-04-06T11:59:06
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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Pillow Fights, Wrestling, and Piling On, Good for Kids? from 2018-03-24T13:48:30
Join us as we take a second look at rough and tumble play. Our guests explain why "physical processing" is important to child development. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool #edcha...
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Learning How to Include Movement in Classroom Instruction from 2018-03-12T10:44:37
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. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @MovingS...
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Gender Stereotypes: Is This Really a Problem? from 2018-02-23T12:43:49
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: @b...
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Finding the Best in Your Students, Even When... from 2018-02-08T17:44:29
Our guest shares with us how to find, see and speak the best of your students, even when their behaviors might not justify it.
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The Hidden Value of Vertical Surfaces in the Classroom from 2018-01-26T12:15:04
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.
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Managing Increasingly Unmanageable Classroom Behaviors from 2018-01-09T21:08:33
What should you do when you've tried everything you can to manage disruptive student behaviors with no success? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @teachersadvice Dr. William DeMeo is a Development...
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Who Knows Best, The Teacher or the Parent? from 2017-12-14T12:34
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? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raep...
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Posing Big Questions to Young Children from 2017-12-08T15:08:44
What are the best practices for asking higher level questions of young children? At what age should we begin to pose these question? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @VealHeidi #edchat #edreform ...
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Cultivating Kindness Students In a Climate that Devalues It from 2017-11-30T17:44:58
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? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @J...
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Why Teaching Reading is So Complex: How to Simplify the Process from 2017-11-17T10:10:23
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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Have Children Lost their Ability to Play? from 2017-11-10T16:04:29
There is evidence that young children may be losing their capacity for unstructured play. Learn why this matters. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Na...
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Sensory Processing Disorder: What Every Teacher Needs to Know from 2017-11-03T12:45:36
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_Berkowic...
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Guiding, Supporting, and Educating Engaged Parents from 2017-10-28T08:30:34
How can we give parents the information they need to support our work with students. Our guests offer practical tips.
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Risky Child's Play: The Good, the Bad, and the Mostly Good from 2017-10-24T10:33:16
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. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @JessicaCa...
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Keys To Personalized Learning: Curiosity, Wonderment, Five Senses from 2017-10-13T14:43:30
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 #A...
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When the News Traumatizes Young Children: What Can We Do? from 2017-10-05T14:24:50
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. Follow: @bamradionetwork ...
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Yes, Adjust Your Thinking: Music Matters, Here is Why from 2017-09-29T07:30:16
It's hard to believe that we have to make the argument that music matters, but we do and it does. Here's why. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @AbigailConnors @Teach_Preschool #edchat #edreform #...
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Forcing Young Kids to Say "I Am Sorry" from 2017-09-22T13:18:01
We often tell children to apologize when they offend others. Learn why our guest says we shouldn't. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @easycda @easycda #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatI...
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Valuing and Enjoying the Process of Learning from 2017-09-15T07:09:48
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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Logical Consequences: Nuanced Responses to Student Misbehavior from 2017-09-08T16:10
Join us s we attempt to place our go-to solutions to student misbehavior into a logical framework. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @JasonFlom @PosClass #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWha...
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Nap Time: Avoiding the Impact of Fatigue on Learning from 2017-08-26T07:43:06
Sleep is more important than many of us understand. Join us as we make the case for nap time.
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How Teaching with Movement Works in Real Classrooms from 2017-08-18T11:56:30
Join us as we explore how to take the idea Kinesthetic learning and translate it into practical classroom strategies. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @kinestheticlass @myers_Berkowicz @Corwinpre...
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Play and Learning: Still Misunderstood from 2017-08-11T13:13:21
Why do we still misunderstand the connection between play and learning? How can we solve this disconnect? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kristen Ke...
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Teach Like Finland? Yes, Like Finland from 2017-08-04T15:04:48
Tips for teachers on ways to take the best practices of teaching in Finland and apply them in your classroom. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @timdwalk @NancyFlanagan #edchat #edreform #ece #ear...
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How More "Breaks" Improves Teaching and Learning from 2017-07-28T16:12:01
More breaks matter. Learn how giving students more free time during the day improves outcomes. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @timdwalk @NancyFlanagan #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWha...
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Proven Practices for Project-Based Learning in Early Childhood from 2017-07-21T18:24:26
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? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @YvonneKog...
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Helping Children Navigate and Resolve Conflict from 2017-07-14T14:04:40
Like adults, children need to know how to resolve conflicts with their peers. How can teachers teach this skill?
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Developmentally Appropriate Reading Instruction in Early Childhood from 2017-06-30T07:17:28
Our guests share smart, appropriate strategies for teaching reading to young children. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kathleen A. Rosk...
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A Thrifty Teacher's Guide to Great Learning Experiences from 2017-06-22T12:20:06
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. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #e...
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The Power of a Plant: Growing Healthy Minds and Schools from 2017-06-15T17:53:49
You'll love this story about how helping students nurture plants is improving lives, families and test scores. Follow: @bamradionetwork @greenBXmachine @raepica1 @suzieboss #edchat #edreform #ece #...
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Three Ways to Help Young Children Expand Their Vocabulary from 2017-06-08T18:27:18
How do young children learn new words and add them to their active vocabulary?
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How We Pass Social Biases on to Young Kids, How to Stop from 2017-05-26T14:17:41
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. Follow: @bamradionetwork @myers_Berkowicz @raepica1 #edch...
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Do You Know Enough about the Impact of Screen Time on Students? from 2017-05-12T11:20:22
Join us as we take a closer look at how increased screen time may be impacting some students. Follow: @bamradionetwork @drdunckley @screensandkids @myers_Berkowicz @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece ...
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New Technology-Driven Reading and Learning Disabilities from 2017-05-04T17:14:59
Join us as we unpack a surprising trend of technology-driven learning disabilities. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @JasonFlom Joye Newman is author of Move to Learn: Integrating Movement into t...
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Three Smart, Effective Alternatives to Suspending Students from 2017-04-27T14:33:38
How is suspending students working for you? If you're not impressed with the results and would like to look at alternatives, tune in. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jess_hannigan @benjamingilp...
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Technology Use in the Early Grades: When, What, How? from 2017-04-20T15:22:25
Join us as we seek to update our understanding of the appropriate use of technology in the early grades. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @sonnymagana @eduflack #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #A...
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How Do Loose Parts Inspire Learning Through Play? from 2017-04-13T14:09:32
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. Follow: @bamradionetwork @rae...
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Rethinking the ABCs and How We Teach Them from 2017-04-06T13:33:44
If you think that learning the ABCs is very simple, think again.
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Three Dimensional Instruction: What Is It, Why Does It Matters? from 2017-03-30T15:03:08
Join us as we talk about adding another dimension to learning that can engage hearts and minds more deeply.
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Five Tips to Chaos-Free, Learning-Filled Transitions from 2017-03-23T05:38:49
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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Spatial Skills and STEM: What's the Connection? from 2017-03-16T16:27:51
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.
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Introducing Writing Skills to Very Young Children from 2017-03-09T17:49:27
What are the best practices for introducing writing to young children? When should we start? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute @timbernook #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatI...
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Do We Need to Teach Cooperative Skills? from 2017-03-02T11:40:14
Join us as we rethink the balance between encouraging competition and cooperation in young kids.
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Bullying Starts In the Sandbox, Five Ways to Stop It There from 2017-02-23T09:00:30
Bullying behavior starts much earlier than many people think. Our guests explain why preschool is the place to nip bullying in the bud. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Myers_Berkowicz #edchat #...
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Managing Classroom Interruptions: Students Gone Wild from 2017-02-16T13:25:10
How do we balance the desire to encourage student engagement and expression with the need to maintain control?
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Differentiating Responses to Classroom Misbehavior from 2017-02-09T12:14:10
All student misbehavior should be viewed and responded to differently. Learn why and how.
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Do You Still Have Blocks in Your Classroom? from 2017-02-02T10:53:33
In our high-tech culture with its array of digital learning tools are building blocks still relevant? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @teachpreschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatI...
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When Students Struggle with Following Directions from 2017-01-26T15:45:43
Some students follow directions well, some don't. Let's talk about why and what teachers can do about it.
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Canceling School Recess Because It's Too Cold: Bad Idea from 2017-01-19T12:32:42
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. Follow: @bamradionetwo...
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How to Transplant Compliance with Curiosity in Your Classroom from 2017-01-12T12:31:25
Join us as we look at practical ways to tap into your students' curiosity and wonder.
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Why Telling Students "Good Job, Good Job," Is a Bad Idea from 2017-01-06T10:19:18
Our guests tell us that there is effective praise and ineffective praise. Do you know the difference? Learn more...
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RIP Cookie Cutter Classrooms: Bring in the Novelty from 2016-12-15T16:43:54
Our guests believe that standardized classrooms are boring and uninspiring. Join us as they shares ways to bring novelty into your classroom. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @vealheidi #edchat #...
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Teaching Empathy to Students in the Selfie Generation from 2016-12-08T14:22:12
Our world has become increasingly unkind and many of us a struggling to teach empathy to our students. Our guests offer some sage advice. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @benjamingilpin @lubafei...
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Arts and Crafts: Still Important and Valuable from 2016-11-28T13:11:11
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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PBIS: Alternatives to Behavior Charts and Rating Systems from 2016-11-17T16:22:17
Today we're talking about behavior management systems and alternatives to charts and rating models. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jess_hannigan @Corwinpress @myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform...
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“Americans Hate Me”: A Guide to Help Teachers Respond from 2016-11-10T12:52:10
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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Do You Treat Black and White Students Differently? from 2016-11-03T14:06:58
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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Nurturing Next Generation Innovators from 2016-10-27T14:34:45
Our guests offer a counter-cultural perspective on the path to raising the next generation of innovators.
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The Hidden Side Effects of Classroom Management Systems from 2016-10-18T11:07:20
Classroom management systems that rely on publicly posting students' behavior status have grown in popularity. Join us as we discuss the unintended consequences. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 ...
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Unraveling the Mystery of Teaching the Adolescent Mind from 2016-10-06T16:55:23
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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Want to Cultivate Critical Thinking in Kids? Stop Doing This... from 2016-09-27T17:11:51
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? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @myers_Berkowicz @Kath...
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Why Outdoor Activities Are Important to Learning from 2016-09-22T14:36:56
If you've ever wondered whether outdoor play matters, this episode will confirm why taking kids outside is critical to learning. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @triciahshelton @easycda #edchat ...
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Tips for Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum from 2016-09-12T17:22:25
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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What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Learning and Vision from 2016-08-29T15:57:52
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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Making STEM Learning Intentional from 2016-08-18T16:25:06
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 ST...
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Social Emotional Learning Through Literature from 2016-08-11T14:41:47
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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Stressed Out: Helping Your Students Manage Stress from 2016-07-28T16:02:20
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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Children and Technology: Is Balance Possible? from 2016-07-19T11:15:56
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 ch...
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Is Challenging Student Behavior on the Rise? Or Is It Just Me? from 2016-06-29T02:56:57
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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Are You Teaching What Matters Most? from 2016-06-13T16:03:22
What matters most in educating the next generation, and can it be taught in the current school climate?
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When Students Do Not Want to Participate Try This... from 2016-05-12T13:14:53
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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Boosting Brain Power in Young Children from 2016-04-14T11:04:26
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 ...
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How Dramatic Play Supports Brain Development from 2016-03-18T11:37:47
Our guests tell us that dramatic play supports brain development as well as critical social and foundational skills. Learn more...
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Beyond Pop Culture: Helping Students to Dig Deeper with Their Writing from 2016-02-26T14:18:43
In this episode, we explore ways to help your students take their writing to the next level.
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Getting Boys to Love School from 2016-02-18T17:59:19
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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Students Too Dependent on You? Try This from 2016-02-11T14:42:43
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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Helping Students Find Purpose Through Passion and Play from 2016-01-28T12:50:09
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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The Connection Between Growth Mindset and Classroom Management from 2016-01-19T17:03:48
Learn why and how both the students' and teachers' mindsets impact classroom management.
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Debunking the Myths and Clarifying the Misconception about Growth Mindset from 2016-01-15T10:20:57
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. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Ma...
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How Are You approaching the Sensitivities Toward Holidays in the Classroom? from 2015-11-19T15:45:10
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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Smart Talk: 3 Ways to Stimulate High-Quality Classroom Conversations from 2015-11-13T11:48:58
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.
Rethinking "Good Writing" in the Age of Texting and Tweeting from 2015-10-30T11:11:34
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 ...
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Overly Talkative Students: What Can a Teacher Do? from 2015-10-22T16:25:25
Student interaction is good and desirable, but what should a teacher do when student chatter is off task or disruptive?
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Moving Students (and Teachers) from Hating Math to Loving It from 2015-10-16T10:17:44
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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Are You Teaching Kids to Read or to Love Reading? from 2015-09-29T11:43:29
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 g...
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Classroom Management: Nipping Negative Student Behavior in the Bud from 2015-09-23T10:57:04
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 keep...
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Encouraging Students Versus Praising Students: Why It Matters from 2015-08-25T12:30:25
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...
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Try These Strategies to Create Trust and Personal Connection With Students from 2015-08-20T14:16:45
Tune in to get a bundle of great ideas on creating relationships with your students quickly.
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The Number One Rule for the New School Year? There Are None from 2015-08-17T15:56:29
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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Fist Bumps Matter: Five Ways Touching Improves Teaching and Learning from 2015-07-23T13:49:21
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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My Words Tell Students One Thing, But My Actions Say... from 2015-07-16T15:31:44
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 messa...
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Rethinking Zero Tolerance Behavior Policies from 2015-06-25T13:34:24
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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Why Students Fidget In Class: Abnormal and Distracting or Normal and Desirable from 2015-06-16T15:19:01
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. Follow: @t...
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Rote Memorization: Still Very Important or Grossly Overemphasized from 2015-06-11T10:05:29
Is rote memorization dead or is there still a place for it in 21st-century learning? Tune in to this fascinating discussion. Follow: @lernbetr @blairteach @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork #edchat #t...
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Peer to Peer Learning: Benefits, Best Practices and Tools from 2015-05-26T15:35:27
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 learnin...
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What I Learned This Year About Managing Student Stress from 2015-05-19T12:13:06
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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Social-Emotional Learning: Prerequisite for All Learning? from 2015-05-14T10:50:50
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 practic...
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Five Ways to Make Joy a Part of Learning: Why It Matters from 2015-04-21T17:10:07
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. Follow: @TonySinanis @b...
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5 Better Ways to Teach Reading and Fluency from 2015-03-31T10:58:09
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 ...
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