TL;DR: Experiential learning can help introduce students to global crises. Simulated crises like The Floor is Lava helps students understand teamwork and crisis management. Exploring natural and man-made disasters fosters awareness and proactive solutions. Bringing the World Into a Classroom I have been teaching in an experiential learning environment for many years now. The chance to plan something new is … Read More
139: Worldly Education Focused on Home and Dreams
Cohens Mugisha is an incredible educator, changing the lives of the students he works with in his community of Ibanda, Uganda. His classes are focused specifically on writing and speech, but it is evident throughout the conversation these are only leverage points to create real-world learning experiences for students. Technology integration is a pursuit of all educators; it’s just a … Read More
Show 115: Increasing Rigor and Engagement in Chemistry
Ty White is the 2023 Arizona Teacher of the Year and was an amazing guest. He teaches Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2 to high school students. The class is focused on experiences, phenomena, and observing the world around them. He backs those experiences up with the math second. His approach is increasing retention and enrollment in Chemistry 2. The perspective … Read More
53 – Reality Check on the “Real World” (w Dr. David Finch)
For too long, the “real world” has been a mythical place that only exists in schools when teachers are trying to make students do things they don’t want to do. Stories of the real world create a culture of compliance. It begs the question… what’s it really like in the world of work beyond school? Dr. David Finch is a … Read More
Show 76: Summer PD Series, Show 76
Creating meaningful, real world experiences for students can be a huge undertaking. Our guest co-host Laura Boyd showcases amazing ways to facilitate these experiences involving the local community. We break down the strategies needed to start these experiences from the ground up. We also share the impact it can have on the way students approach learning in the classroom and … Read More
