TL;DR: It is critical that we realign the lens of experiential learning to include the domains of social (justice) studies. This will help to truly engage students in their worlds. Experiential learning in the classroom needs to make space for areas in social studies and the world in which we live. It takes those issues on from a lens of … Read More
Modeling Mindfulness with Morgan Atkins
Mindfulness is more than a yoga class term, it can be a way of life for those who are overwhelmed or unfocused. Today’s episode features the experiences of Morgan Atkins, a teacher with an emphasis in SEL (Social Emotional Learning) who managed to improve her students’ mental wellbeing through mindfulness. This past year she took classes from Mindful Schools … Read More
Amplifying Black History All Year
TL;DR: Black history should be amplified all year long. Black voices belong in students’ curriculum and content for more than 28 days. Amplify Black authors and achievements in all subjects by citing Black teachers, creators, authors, and thinkers, reading text that celebrates black excellence and joy, and helping students understand Black history. Teach Black identity intersectionality and be mindful of … Read More
What IS Engagement?
TL;DR: When we engage students in the curriculum, we need to consider whether we are creating excitement, curiosity, and interest to want to learn more. Behavioral, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive are all types of engagement to consider in an educational setting. Engagement is another word that became overused in 2020. As schools transitioned to remote learning this spring, districts … Read More
EP 184 Hip-hop as education and the role of an educator with David Spellmon
1:40 – Brief Background about David and his book Just like Music 2:43 – Just like Music Synopsis 6:37 – David as the District Level Behavior Modification Technician 13:10 – The role of a teacher in implementing SEL and the time it takes to teach it 20:08 – It’s all about the message Tre’ Gammage · EP 184 D Spellmon … Read More