In Episode 83 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Growth Mindset and whether or not it is equitable practice for everyone in our classrooms spaces. Chey and Pav start the episode by talking about the differences between Growth and Fixed Mindset, where and from whom these theories and pedagogies arose, and then go into their own ideas … Read More
EP82: Do we need to be Culturally relevant and aware with Financial Literacy?
In Episode 82 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Financial Literacy. It is a topic that has been newly added to the Math Curriculum in Ontario, and many teachers have scrambled on how to teach it, even though many agree that it should be included in the curriculum. What kinds of supports do we need to effectively … Read More
Episode 19 | Featuring Chey Cheney & Pav Wander
Chey Cheney is a middle school teacher with 20 years of experience, originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He currently teaches Grade 8 in Toronto, Ontario and engages in coaching and leadership work with students in the school beyond instructional time. Passionate about ELA, Chey’s teaching philosophy centers around student agency, student voice and a strong commitment to social justice. Chey … Read More
EP81: How are we Bringing Reciprocity to our Classrooms?
In Episode 81 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Reciprocity. With all the learning they have done with the podcast, reciprocity has been an area of real growth. Chey and Pav talk about their own understandings of Reciprocity, the learning they have done with respect to the Anti-Racist framework, and how it applies to their classroom and … Read More
EP80: Are Teachers Burned Out?
In Episode 80 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Burnout – more specifically, the Teacher Burnout they have been experiencing over the past year, but more-so lately, with the Spring Break in Toronto being pushed by one month. They talk about what some of the triggers and symptoms may present as, and also some of the ways … Read More
