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This podcast is designed to share insights that relate to the field of education. Additionally the goal of Intentional Instruction is to purposely educate, uplift, and inspire!

Dr. SP Brown


    • Jun 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Intentional Instruction

    Hey I-Team...I'm back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 2:32


    In this episode, I simply pop in to say hello to my listeners after returning from my one year hiatus. The Intentional Instruction Podcast and Blog will be returning in the Fall of 2024 with all new topics around the field of education. In the meantime, feel free to read previous posts, listen to previously recorded episodes, and shop I-Team gear by visiting www.drspbrown.com/Intentional Instruction

    The Key Ingredients found in Success according to Dr. SP Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 19:12


    In this episode, I salute the graduating class of 2023. I also outline the Key Ingredients found in Success. I hope this episode uplifts and inspires you! The Intentional Instruction Blog: https://www.drspbrown.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intent_instruct/ Twitter: @intent_instruct Shop I-Team Gear: https://www.drspbrown.com/i-team-store.html

    When the Math isn't "Mathing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 35:20


    In this episode, I'm joined by Math Specialist Dr. Joslyn Richardson. Listen as she shares insights into the significance of effective math instruction as well as its implementation. Dr. Richardson also addresses some of those barriers that limit student achievement in mathematics in schools that support Black and Brown children. Resources for Teachers: The Impact of Identity in K-8 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity Based Practices. Websites https://equitablemath.org/ https://www.todos-math.org/ (TODOS also has resources for Families and Caregivers) https://www.drspbrown.com/ (The Intentional Instruction Blog) https://www.youcubed.org/ Contact Dr. Richardson Linked In: Joslyn Richardson Twitter: @DJnRichED Stay in touch with Dr. SP Brown Instagram:@intent_instruct Email: intent_instruct@yahoo.com

    Step -by-Step: The Granular Approach to Instructional Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 10:59


    In this episode, I discuss what granular coaching is. I also explain why that approach is necessary when working with teachers.

    Social Emotional Learning: A look at the Core Competencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 21:59


    In this episode, I discuss the five competencies of Social Emotional Learning. I also discuss the value of having great student supports in place that help this group of learners be successful in school.

    5 Things Instructional Coaches should do

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 16:59


    In this latest episode, I share my top 5 things that I do every year as an Instructional Coach. Now although my top 5 might be different from other coaches, I do hope you'll find some takeaways that will help you have a productive school year!

    Shining a Spotlight on Literacy & Edupreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 27:09


    In this episode,  I interviewed Ms. Shonda Northern, owner of the Tutoring Teacher Learning Center LLC. Listen as she shares her knowledge of the impact that early literacy has on young children and society as a whole. In addition, this episode is coincides with Juneteenth 2022!  Contact Ms. Northern Email: shondapnorthern@gmail.com       Facebook: Shonda Northern

    May Flowers, Celebrations, & Graduation Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 14:20


    In this episode, I salute the Class of 2022! I also offer words of encouragement as they move to the next phase in life. Whether you're a recent graduate or you simply accomplished a goal, I hope this episode inspires you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    Weekly Check-Ins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 14:15


    In this episode I walk you through how I check-in with classroom teachers weekly. This is actually one of the highlights of my week, as a matter of fact a teacher recently told me that she loves when I stop by her room to check-in with her! Connections and Communication are key! So if you've been promoted to the role of Instructional Coach for the upcoming school year, I especially hope that you'll find this episode insightful. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    Black Educator by Popular Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 15:21


    In this episode I discuss the impact that Black Educators have in the lives of students from every community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Goals: A Path Towards Achievement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 16:11


    In this episode, I discuss the reasons why student goal setting is important in school. I also share strategies that teachers can implement as they work with their students to set achievable goals in the classroom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Celebrating the First Half

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 10:56


    In this episode, I share my top 3 tips for de-stressing during this holiday season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Failing Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 14:03


    This episode focuses on the importance of moving forward even through failures. The ability to remain consistent in the face of all the challenges that we're facing this school year is proof that through failure, valuable lessons can be learned and to this end, we know that success is possible. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Parent-Teacher Conferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 17:10


    In this episode, I offer a few suggestions that will have a positive impact on your Parent-Teacher Conferences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    IT'S KICK-OFF TIME!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 24:16


    In this episode, I discuss how I use the time during a coaching kick-off to meet with a teacher to plan, strategize, and develop a focused instructional goal; a goal which ultimately produces high impact learning for students. More specifically, I lay out the ground work of a coaching kick-off which begins the work of a coaching cycle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    FIRST YEAR JITTERS (PT. II)--INSIDE THE CLASSROOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 22:54


    In this final two part series titled "First Year Jitters: A Message to New Teachers", I highlight more important tips that those brand new to the field of education may find helpful. These final tips will be especially important as they begin their journey into the teaching profession. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    First Year Jitters: A Message to New Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 17:31


    This episode is a two part series. In part one, I reflect back to when I started my teaching career and I offer my listeners a couple of suggestions that have impacted my work over the years. I also talk specifically about those qualities/characteristics found in a few of my favorite mentor teachers. These qualities were especially helpful during the first few years of my teaching career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Liberty, Justice, & Equity For All!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 39:13


    In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Howard E. Fields, III; author of the latest book "How to Achieve Educational Equity". Listen as he shares his insights on this very important topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

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    Summer Break Post Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 16:21


    This episode looks at some of the pros and cons of Summer School vs. Summer Break. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 15:15


    In this episode I discuss the need for new beginnings and why I chose to hit the reset button on Intentional Instruction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    Being in Two Places at One Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 12:45


    This episode focuses on two instructional models that schools have used to support student learning during the 2020-2021 school year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    A History Lesson in Math & Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 8:28


    This episode delves into ideas of math and science of the past. These ideas continue to shape our current reality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    A Crosswalk to Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 9:26


    This episode looks at the role that cross-curricular instruction plays in student learning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    2020: A Year Unlike Any Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 9:46


    This episode is a year-end review that highlights some of the major events that happened during 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    Teaching at the Top of the Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 9:22


    This episode highlights effective instructional strategies that support learning for exceptionally gifted and high achieving students. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    Where's the math?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 7:02


    This episode highlights the many ways we encounter math in our every day life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    STAY IN YOUR LANE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 9:20


    This week's episode highlights the value of student choice when it comes to learning. I discuss the importance of differentiated instruction and student achievement. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: HeadCount: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter registration and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://www.headcount.org/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-sp-brown/support

    Virtual Learning 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 13:09


    This week's episode focuses on 4 ways that teachers can create virtual classroom environments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tough Conversations: Talking to your child during a time of uncertainty and unrest.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 10:34


    During this time of uncertainty and unrest, it is important that parents proactive, honest, and mindful when it comes to discussing racism with their children. In today's episode I share four important tips that parents my consider when having those tough conversations.

    School Days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 7:35


    This week's episode highlights some of the creative ways schools across the country recognize the graduating classes of 2020!

    The Attendance Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 16:00


    In this episode, I discuss some of the advantages as well as some of the challenges that both teachers and students are facing with online learning.

    A Sudden Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 9:21


    During these uncertainties, we are faced with so many "what-if's?". Listen to this week's episode for my insight to that question.

    Equity in mathematics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 22:09


    Are equity and excellence possible when it comes to teaching all students? Find out in this week's episode of Intentional Instruction.

    The Role of an Instructional Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 21:11


    The week's episode is dedicated to the work of Instructional Coaches. Through partnerships, mentoring, and collaboration, Instructional Coaches are able to help teachers help their students achieve in the classroom!

    Reindeer Games & Holiday Fun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 13:47


    In this episode I share different board games that families can play together over the holidays. These games motivate you as you find creative solutions and take an active role in accelerating learning.

    Being Thankful on Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 5:39


    This episode speaks to the importance of appreciating the opportunities of life. Whether a young or older listener of today's podcast, we can all learn to be appreciative in this season of Thanksgiving.

    Intentional Instruction (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 0:45


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