Real Learning: A Podcast by The Juice

Episode two of Real Learning features a conversation with Jamie Ellman about current events in the classroom. How can teachers best approach sensitive or controversial topics? Why are current events so engaging to students? How can we teach students empathy? How can we create classrooms where students WANT to learn? There is an art to teaching so that students feel eager to learn. By activating student's intrinsic motivation to learn, teachers can change the entire course of kids' lives. This podcast is about sparking interest by making learning relatable. We are talking about cultivating classrooms where students are enthusiastic about thinking for themselves, asking great questions, and considering multiple perspectives. Empathetic classrooms where students are readily making connections between their lives and what they are learning in school. If you are an educator, thank you for all that you do. We're lucky to have you.

How can we create classrooms where students WANT to learn? Episode one of Real Learning features a conversation with John Cleland where John shares powerful teaching techniques he uses to get his students to buy-in and take ownership of their learning. There is an art to teaching in a way that makes students feel eager to learn. Teachers who can connect with and lead their students to be curious, motivated learners have the power to change the tenure course of kids' lives. This is not about memorization and regurgitation. We are talking about sparking interest by making learning relatable. We are talking about cultivating classrooms where students are enthusiastic about thinking for themselves, asking great questions, and considering multiple perspectives. Empathetic classrooms where students are readily making connections between their lives and what they are learning in school. Our goal with this podcast is to share how some of the greatest educators we know get students engaged and allow for real learning to happen. Thank you for being here, and we hope you enjoy.