Amidon Planet Podcast

Learning to teach better with University of Mississippi preservice teachers, Jazmine Smith, Maddy Robbins, Evie Bledsoe, and Jamya Benson as we discuss our session, Let'em Teach! Small Group Teaching Toward Desired Practices, at the annual conference of the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Show notes for the episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode105

Learning to teach better with Rob Harvilla, The Ringer senior staff writer and music critic, as we discuss his new book, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's, and the end run of the podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's. Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode104/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode104/).

Learning to teach better with Megan Clark, Family Pastor at The Orchard in Oxford, MS, as we discuss the idea that 'Love is a Teacher' during this Christmas Edition of the podcast. Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode103 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode103/)

Learning to teach better with Noah Amidon, as we discuss one of my favorite books, The Long Haul: an Autobiography by Myles Horton. Myles Horton was the founder of the Highlander Folk School and one of the key players in fueling the Labor Movement and the Civil Rights movement with the goal of loving others by helping them help their communities. Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode102 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode102/)

Learning to teach better through a rolling conversation with Dr. Erica Halverson, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Dr. Erica Litke, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Delaware, as we discuss their friendship, their roles as teachers and teacher educators, and the influence of their participation in the National Dance Institute on their teaching. Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode101 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode101)

Learning to teach better by celebrating the release of Rob Harvilla's book, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's. Check out Rob's Book, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9781538759462) Listen to Rob on E071 of Amidon Planet (https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/) Listen to 60 Songs that Explain the 90's on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0njxeKJKFtoJhCRF1ShmL4?si=7e6ef88f280c47c4)

Learning to teach better with Kelsey Vosters as she shares a story of her development as a teacher on the Road to Better Teaching podcast.

Learning to teach better with Alex Crosby, Discipleship Pastor at The Orchard in Oxford, MS, as we discuss John Mark Comer's book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode99/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode99/)

Learning to teach better by considering what it means to teach toward antiracist mathematics teacher education. In this episode, Joel is joined by Dr. Anne Marie Marshall and Dr. Rebecca Smith as they share a recent publication in Mathematics Teacher Educator, Are We Preparing Agents of Change or Instruments of Inequity? Teaching Toward Antiracist Mathematics Teacher Education, and the lessons learned in in starting the project, refining the module, refining the module, and FINALLY getting the paper published. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode98/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode98/)

Learning to teach better with Dr. Gary Williams as we discuss Charles Duhigg's book, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode97/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode97/)

Learning to teach better with Dr. Dorothy White, Professor of Mathematics Education, from the University of Georgia, as we discuss our respective paths to becoming full professors at our institutions of higher learning. This all in an effort to consider our roles and responsibilities in supporting others in learning how to teach better. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode96/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode96/).

Learning to teach better with Rick Balkin, Amanda Winburn, Erika Schmit, and Samantha Marie Mendoza as we discuss their book, Counseling Youth: Systemic Issues and Interventions. Show notes for the episode csn be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode95/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode95/).

Learning to teach better with national debate runner-up and Amidon Planet resident, Noah Amidon, as we discuss lessons learned for better teaching from 3 years of practice, competition, and judging in the world of speech and debate, all culminating with the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand National Tournament and the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode94/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode94/).

Learning to teach better with Katey Arrington, NCSM President-Elect, and Brian Buckhalter, NCSM Awards Chairman, as we replay an episode of the NCSM Learning with Leaders podcast where I, Joel Amidon, was the guest and talked about "Teaching Mathematics as Agape". This episode is part of the We're ALL Math People series, where co-hosts Brian and Katey talk to leaders in mathematics education about their inspiration, perceptions, and insights about instructional decisions that make mathematics welcoming and engaging to a broad audience. Head to amidonplanet.com/episode93 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode93/) for the show notes.

Learning to teach better with performer, composer, multimedia artist, adventure bicyclist, and storyteller, George Maurer, as he shares lessons learned from his experiences on the piano bench, on the bicycle seat, and teaching kids about embracing the unknown through his Tales from the Bicycle Seat virtual and in-person presentations. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode92/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode92/).

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jennifer Osuna, Associate Professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education, as we discuss her article, Exploring the Role of Off-Task Activity on Students' Collaborative Dynamics, from the Journal of Educational Psychology. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode91/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode91/).

Learning to teach better with Andy Weir, the New York Times best-selling author of The Martian, Project Hail Mary, and Artemis. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode90/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode90/)

Learning to teach better with Joe Dye as we discuss Malcolm Gladwell's book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode89 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode89)

Learning to teach better with Dr. Gary Williams as we discuss Robert Iger's book, The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode88/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode88/)

Learning to teach better with Kurt Kandler, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The 410 Bridge, which is a Christ-centered, community-initiated development organization. In the episode, we discuss Kurt's new book, If You Really Want To Help: Redefining the War on Poverty. For this episode's show notes head to amidonplanet.com/episode87

Learning to teach better with Jeff McManus, Lead Cultivation Officer of the The Jeff McManus Group (https://jeffmcmanus.com/) and Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss his new book, Cultivate: Tailgate Huddles to Grow Stronger Teams. Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode86 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode86/)

Learning to teach better with Jeramy Wallace, of the College of San Mateo, and Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love, as we discuss their new book, The White Educators' Guide to Equity: Teaching for Justice in Community Colleges. Show notes for the episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode85 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode85/(opens in a new tab))

Learning to teach better by reflecting on 2022 and launching into 2023 by reviewing the episodes of Amidon Planet from 2022 and previewing directions for Amidon Planet in 2023. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode84/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode84/).

Learning to teach better with Shane Been, of Sauk Prairie High School, as we discuss the featured book, Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success, by John Wooden and Jay Carty. Also answering a submitted mailbag question. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode83/

Learning to teach better with Dr. Kristi Livingston, as we discuss high quality instructional materials, or HQIMs, and how they are a benefit to teachers and the teaching and learning of all students. Show notes for this episode can be found at

Learning to teach better with Dan Antoine, Director of Programs of Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp, as we discuss building relationships, using our gifts within our role as a teacher/camp counselor, and setting the stage for play as an effective means for learning. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode81/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode81/)

Learning to teach better with Dr. Stephanie Lusk and Dr. Mandy Perryman, of the Department of Leadership and Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss Mental Health First Aid. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode80/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode80/)

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jennifer Wolfe as we discuss the featured article, Supporting Mathematics Instruction Through Community, by Joel Amidon and Morgan Trevathan, and Mathematics Education Trust Grants (https://www.nctm.org/Grants/) through the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (https://www.nctm.org/). Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode79/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode79/)

Learning to teach better with Eric George, Pastor at the Orchard Oxford, as we discuss designing experiences to help our kids move from childhood to adulthood. The books, Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created you to be, by Mark Batterson, is discussed as a featured resource. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode78/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode78/(opens in a new tab))

Learning to teach better with Ann Monroe as we reflect on a season of sharing stories of teacher development on the Road to Better Teaching podcast and introducing the Amidon Planet Mailbag. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode77/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode77/)

Learning to teach better by reimagining the math test as a way to foster a relationship with mathematics. In this episode, Joel shares a recent publication, , and the lessons learned in creating the piece, refining the piece, and FINALLY getting it published. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode76/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode76/)

Learning to teach better with Dr. Rosemary Oliphant-Ingham, Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Mississippi in the Department of Teacher Education, as we discuss our favorite summer novels and what can be learned about teaching as we engage in summer reading. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode75/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode75/).

Learning to teach better with Dr. David Williamson Shaffer, Vilas Distinguished Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Educational Psychology, as we discuss the three principles (and share some examples) that sum up his course, Psychology of Education Communications, or How to Make PowerPoints that Don't Suck. Find the shownotes and the associated slides at https://amidonplanet.com/episode74/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode74/)

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love (http://www.rootedinlove.education/), as we discuss his work with Initiative for Diversity, Equity, Antiracism and Leadership (IDEAL) Fellows and how they are equipped to identify and research campus policies that are disproportionately negatively impacting marginalized student groups using the IMPACT Framework. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode73/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode73/)

Learning to teach better with educator, speaker and professional learning facilitator, Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, as we discuss her article from Learning for Justice (https://www.learningforjustice.org/), "What is the Model Minority Myth?" (https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/what-is-the-model-minority-myth) Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode72/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode72/)

Learning to teach better with Rob Harvilla (https://www.theringer.com/authors/rob-harvilla), The Ringer (https://www.theringer.com/) senior staff writer and music critic, as we discuss his podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's (https://www.theringer.com/60-songs-that-explain-the-90s). We dive into how he structures the podcast, how it has evolved over 60 episodes, and whether or not he considers himself a teacher of the 90's. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/)

Learning to teach better by examining the story of "Jesus feeds 5000" from Mark 6:30-44, with Joey Bates, Next Generation Pastor from The Orchard in Oxford, MS. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode70/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode70/).

Learning to teach better with Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Montana, Johnny Lott, as he discusses lessons learned through his vast amount of experience teaching, writing, and leading. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode69/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode69/)

Learning to teach better by presenting to Matthew Mifflin ( Phrygian Frog Music Professionals (BMI) and Phrygian Frog Records, Artist and Songwriter) lessons on good teaching extracted from an episode of the Broken Record Podcast featuring Robert Plant and Rick Rubin. https://amidonplanet.com/episode68/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode68/)

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeffrey Wanko, mathematics teacher educator and puzzle creator, as we explore puzzles and how to use them with students to develop logical thinking, creativity, risk taking, and agency. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode67/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode67/).

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love (http://www.rootedinlove.education/), as we discuss 'love as praxis' through his work with the IMPACT Equity Evaluation, antiracist growth mindset, and IDEAL Fellows. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode66/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode66/).

The Amidon Planet Podcast trailer that provides an overview of past episodes of the Amidon Planet Podcast, a review of the purpose of the Amidon Planet Podcast, and a preview of what is to come!

Learning to teach better by reflecting on 2021 with Kayla Luke and discussing my journal article from the Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 journal, "Sharing the Golden Nuggets". Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode65/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode65/).

Learning to teach better with Joey Bates as we reflect on his recent Christmas message from the Thrill of Hope sermon series at The Orchard Oxford. Links to the show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode64/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode64/)

Learning to teach better with Nancy Bartelt as we discuss the enneagram, self care, and recognizing when and how to do the work of self care. Nancy shares her own lessons on self care that are available in a downloadable workbook. Show notes for the episode can be round at https://amidonplanet.com/episode63/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode63/).

Learning to teach better with Dr. Norris "EJ" Edney III, Director of the Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement (https://inclusion.olemiss.edu/) at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss the Improving Departmental Equity Using the IMPACT Framework workbook (https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/wp-content/uploads/improving-departmental-equity-using-the-impact-framework.pdf) from Every Learner Everywhere (https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/). Show notes can be accessed at https://amidonplanet.com/episode62/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode62/).

Learning to teach better with Dr. Burhanettin Keskin, Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss his article, When “Even” Is Uneven: “Inclusion” as Exclusion, in the Journal of Autoethnography and how to love your neighbor. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode61/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode61/)

The Transition Years focuses on the complexity and importance of the transition years, the last two years of high school and the first two years of postsecondary education, on the mathematics experiences of students. Listen in as Joel Amidon, Dr. John Staley, and mathematics education leaders share and interact around how their respective organizations are supporting the work around the transition years that has been coordinated by the Launch Years Initiative/Launch Years Mathematics Organizations Leadership Network. Represented on the episode is the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (https://assm.wildapricot.org/) (Joleigh Honey, Christine Koerner, and Dewey Gottlieb), NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education (https://www.mathedleadership.org/) (Paul Gray and Astrid Fossum), Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences (https://www.cbmsweb.org/) (David Bressoud), and the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (https://amte.net/) (Michael Steele and Dusty Jones). Launch Years Math Organizations Leadership Network - Click here to access webinars and other content related to the Launch Years (https://www.utdanacenter.org/our-work/k-12-education/launch-years/launch-years-math-organizations-leadership-network) Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/transitionyears/ (https://amidonplanet.com/transitionyears/)

Learning to teach better with teacher educator, Kristi Livingston, as we discuss the books, Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning by Patrice Bain and Pooja K. Agarwal (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9781119521846) and The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9780830846191). Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode60/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode60/)

Learning to teach better with Daniel Myrick of the Reclaimed Project (https://www.reclaimedproject.org/), and teacher from Quitman County (MS) School District, as we discuss the book, The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin (https://bookshop.org/books/the-dichotomy-of-leadership-balancing-the-challenges-of-extreme-ownership-to-lead-and-win/9781250195777). Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode59/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode59/)

Learning to teach better by engaging in some Tween Talk with Meghan Anderson. Meghan has seen the needs and challenges of tweens, kids ages 8-12 because they are in an “in-between” phase of life, through her counseling practice and shares some lessons on how we can better serve tweens through our teaching. We end with some Ted Lasso talk...of course! Access the show notes at https://amidonplanet.com/episode58/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode58/)