Student-Centered learning is a phrase thrown around education, and there is fluff around it. This is a foundational instructional strategy, at its core, is sound in practice. The approach to student-centered learning has become blurred. Cory Henwood joins the podcast again to break this down into a conversation about how and why to implement it. Student-centered learning is not small-group … Read More
Show 131, Summer PD Series 6: The Science of Goal Setting
We brought Dr. Don Berg back to the podcast to focus solely on goal setting. It is crucial personal practice for us to implement to grow as professionals. There are specific strategies and science behind how our brain works to hack successful goal setting. We dive deep into the conversation and focus on how to support students with the goal-setting … Read More
Show 130, Summer PD Series: Digging Deep on Relationships
In every podcast we hear from our guests, relationships matter. Care for the students, be real, be present, etc. This is, without a doubt, true, but how do we do it well? This podcast digs deep on this question and forces our guests to create a guide for how teachers can create successful relationships with students. Bethany Petty and Candace … Read More
Show 129 Summer PD Series 4: Restorative Practices
According to the International Institute for Restorative Practices, “ We believe that human beings are instilled with the need to connect and grow with each other, but not the methods. Here at the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), we provide our students with the tools they need to effect change within their own lives and their schools, organizations, and … Read More
Show 128, Summer PD Series 3: Empowering Struggling Students
The opportunity to put Anthony Swann and Ramon Benavides together on a podcast creates an emotional, robust conversation. Both men share their deepest feelings about how we can support trauma-inflicted and struggling students. This is the best education conversation on supporting struggling students available on any podcast today. Empowering students and developing self-efficacy skills so they can take the skills … Read More