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E59: Farewell for Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 14:29


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58: Coping with Lying, Whining, and Sulking

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 62:23


Well, we are back at it with Sarah Ockwell- Smith's Gentle Discipline! This week we discuss why children lie, whine, and sulk and how to help end lying, whining, and sulking. Hope this helps :)

E57: The Global Achievement Gap 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 69:35


In this episode we go further into The Global Achievement Gap. We may go on a few tangents but this one is GOOD! Take a listen and let us know how you feel about our current state of education.

56: What Great Teachers Do Differently

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 57:18


In this episode we briefly discuss the nineteen things that effective teachers strive to do within their classroom. This episode serves as a nice reminder that although we may not be perfect, we can do small things to make a change every day.

E55: The Global Achievement Gap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 65:07


In this episode Skylar dives deep into the Global Achievement Gap and the seven survival skills we should be teaching the younger generations. We discuss why NCLB isn't working. Next time we will talk about what IS working in schools!The Global Achievement Gap -https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/08/08/global-achievement-gap

E54: Empathy in the Classroom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 45:16


In this weeks episode we are ALL about EMPATHY!! We may be exhausted but we power through ways in which you can develop empathy in the classroom. Article - https://www.graduateprogram.org/2021/01/how-to-teach-empathy-in-the-classroom/

E53: Developing Working Memory

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 42:05


In this episode we dive deeper into The Impulsive, Disorganized Child by Mary Anne Richey and James W Forgan. We take a closer look at working memory and how to help students grow this skill. 53

E52: Welcome Back to School!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 57:09


In this episode, we discuss our school's recent professional development on Restorative Justice, our beginning of year to do list, and our conference with Francis Su, the author of Mathematics for Human Flourishing. Take a listen!

E51: Classroom Management

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 75:15


Looking to prepare yourself for the upcoming school year? In this episode, we give tips and advice on how to better prepare yourself for the year! Take a listen!

E50: In TEACHERS we TRUST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 84:52


In this episode we discuss the Finnish education system through the lense of Pasi Sahlberg and Timothy Walker. We bring up how Finn's have established trust in education and action steps toward how we educators can begin to establish trust in the US education system. Take a listen!In Teacher's We Trust: https://www.wob.com/en-us/books/pasi-sahlberg/in-teachers-we-trust/9780393714005?gclid=CjwKCAjw5s6WBhA4EiwACGncZR5sjM2WRkU7jQk0zl6oYAfJsURlsVYL5vOjhCENQyjbrhC7sLkJhoCAhAQAvDBwE#CIN001047601

E49: Interview with Edes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 66:01


In this episode, Taylor and Skylar had the privledge of speaking with Edes Gilbert, a woman involved in education for over 70 years. Edes provides her wisdom within the realm of education and leaves us with wonderful advice on how to move foward as a community of teachers.

E48: Happy One Year! & Executive Functioning P.2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 64:07


In this episode Skylar and Taylor celebrate their one year anniversary of Teachers Talk! In addition to the reflection, Skylar dives deeper into the executive functioning skill of impulse control. Skylar goes further into defining impulse control, how it manifests in children, how the brain works when we control our impulses, and how we as teachers can help students develop those skills. Take a listen here!

E47: Lost At School P2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 56:24


In this episode Taylor and Skylar continue their conversation on Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavior Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them. They go further into depth on Plan B and how to conduct it with your students. Take a listen here. Lost At School - https://lostatschool.orgALSUP - https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ALSUPGuide2020-1.pdfLives in the Balance. org - https://livesinthebalance.orgThey also have a podcast! - https://livesinthebalance.org/connect/#podcasts

E46: Lost at School

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 60:28


In this episode Taylor and Skylar just briefly cover the first steps that author Ross W. Greene lays out in his book Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges Are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them. Together they disucss a new philosophy: kids will do well if they can, lagging skills students may not have yet, how to uncover those lagging skills through an ALSUP, and the three types of plans on how to approach the unsolved problem. Get ready for part 2!Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges Are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them: https://lostatschool.orgALSUP: https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ALSUP-2020.pdfLives in the Balance.org: https://livesinthebalance.org

E45: The Impulsive, Disorganized Child

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 56:24


In this episode Skylar and Taylor define executive functioning skills. They dive into what weak execetuve functions skills look like and how we teachers can help build children's executive functioning skills within the classroom. Take a listen! The Impulsive, Disorganized Child by Mary Anne Richey and James W. Forgan - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-impulsive-disorganized-child-solutions-for-parenting-kids-with-executive-functioning-difficulties/9389776/item/15101367/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-czfGwAG2R6SHIde-ae3zofEb5cJZUxaDctTLRGB00BVxSZbANTGRoCI-UQAvD_BwE#edition=8733010&idiq=15101367

E44: Is It Just Us?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 63:50


In this episode Taylor and Skylar discuss recent events, opinions, and possible solutions. This is a MUST listen. Please share with others and share your voice! It is time to hear from the teachers themselves. References Education Week ArticleWorld Population ReviewNew York Times ArticleNational Education AssociationRead: The White PaperRead: The Coalition Letter

E43: The Pros and Cons of Homework

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 53:28


In this episode, Taylor and Skylar discuss the pros and cons of assigning homework. Take a listen and share your thoughts about homework!

E42: Teacher Tales 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 42:10


More teacher tales!! :) Lots of end of year stories as well as gems from throughout the year! Take a listen and share your own stories by emailing teacherstalkpod@gmail.com or @teachers_talk_podcast.

E41: Laziness Does Not Exist/How to Work Less

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 44:01


In this episode Taylor and Skylar use Dr. Devon Price's Laziness Does Not Exist to discuss the "Laziness Lie" embedded in our society as well as ways to start working less. Take a listen!

E40: Coping with Rudeness and Back Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 50:06


In this episode, Taylor and Skylar discuss some of the roots behind rudeness and backtalk and how to prevent or alleviate some heightened emotions.

E39: Teach & GO!

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 53:51


In this episode Skylar and Taylor discuss suggestions from author Danielle Felton on how to teach and GET HOME! Take a listen to help yourself have a successful day in the classroom and leave it in the classroom.Teach and Go: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/teach-and-go-home-danielle-felton/1136853464

E38: History with Clare

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 50:56


In this episode Skylar and Taylor interview Clare who teaches sixth grade history and ninth grade humaine letters. Together they discuss why history, the importance of teaching history, and how to teach it in a developmentally friendly and engaging way. Take a listen!

E37: Q&A w/ Taylor and Skylar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 36:01


Due to new faces in the crowd we decided to do answser questions from our followers. Take a listen to learn a little bit more about ourselves!

E36: Coping with Not Listening and the Refusal to Do Things

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 56:56


We are back at it this week via ZOOM!! Covid may have come for us but it did not hold us back! This week we discuss chapter 8 in Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell-Smith. We discuss why children don't listen and how to overcome it. Take a listen and let us know what you think!Gentle Dicipline: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2017/02/26/five-steps-to-effective-discipline/

E35: Teacher Tales 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 29:56


Take a listen to wonderful tales from fellow teachers! We have everything from turds behind bookshelves to students to Halloween witches brew going awry. Take a listen to these great stories!

E34: Mathematics for Human Flourishing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 60:03


In this episode Skylar dives deep into elements of mathematics and humanity. She discusses how mathematics intertwines so beautifully into our day to day lives. Take a listen!Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su: https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Human-Flourishing-Francis/dp/0300258518/ref=sr11?gclid=CjwKCAjwtWRBhAwEiwALxFPocVk9ba9bpN-zfB8x7I9NiMYUaVdV9t-L51Y5RzNOXDtdR4AUIIQBoCB6IQAvDBwE&hvadid=365941319661&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029978&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9144926905144635608&hvtargid=kwd-779259347501&hydadcr=1917310197442&keywords=mathematics+for+human+flourishing&qid=1647720967&sr=8-1

E33: Interview with Paige

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 21:30


Today we had the privilege of interviewing one of our very own second-grade students! Take a listen to hear from Miss Paige. We learn about some of her favorite things and she even asks us some of our favorite things as well!

E32: The Problem with School Discipline

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 38:06


THIS EPISODE!! Please listen to this one. We discuss what is wrong with punishment within schools. More importantly we talk about the mistakes we have made and how we can improve as individuals and a system of educators.

E31: Gentle Discipline p.2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 68:09


In this episode we dive DEEP into Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell - Smith. Our focus is on chapter 4 The Problem with Common Discipline Methods. Take a listen to hear about what isn't working in the world of discipline and what CAN work!

E30: Gentle Discipline

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 59:42


In this episode we talk all about "Why Children Misbehave" from Chapter 1 of Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell- Smith. We take a deep dive into the psysiological and psychological triggers children experience and what we should be more cognizant of. Take a listen!Gentle Disciple: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/sarahs-book-2/Check out her amazing website and incredible reads!

E29: The Five Love Languages p.2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 65:41


In this episode we continue our discussion of The Five Love Languages. We cover gift and acts of service. Additionally, we discuss how to uncover love languages, what discipline looks like when using the love languages, and how to aid in anger using the love languages. Instagram: TeacherstalkpodcastGmail: teacherstalkpod@gmail.comThe Five Love Languages of Children: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn

E28: The Five Love Languages p.1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 58:53


In this episode we dive deep into the Love Languages as discussed by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's The Five Love Languages of Children. Take a listen as we talk about words of affirmation, physical touch, and quality time! Don't forget to enter out GIVEAWAY!!Instagram: Teachers_talk_podcastGmail: teacherstalkpod@gmail.comThe Five Love Languages of Children: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn

E27: Teacher Tales 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 18:02


Our new series "Teacher Tales" tells the stories of our teacher friends. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Take a listen and send in your own tales at teacherstalkpod@gmail.com.

E26: This One is for the Girls!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 55:05


In this episode, Skylar and Taylor dive into Alissa Vitti's book In the Flo. They look deeper into how women's 28-day cycle can benefit them within the workplace. Take a listen to help prevent burnout by syncing with your cycle!

E25: Overcoming the Absence of Trust

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022


In this episode, Taylor and Skylar dive deeper into one of the five dysfunctions of a team. The absence of trust can be crippling for a team of any sort. Take a listen to Episode 21 with Alison Westerlind to get an overview of all the dysfunctions of a team. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr11?gclid=CjwKCAiArOqOBhBmEiwAsgeLmdARsAyDhoDsJbPNXXKQ3EaeUEZa0wLpB1ZWc-ZltcpUBFDZkFEyxBoCGJwQAvDBwE&hvadid=409954586293&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029978&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7606477381774518522&hvtargid=kwd-131269402&hydadcr=2462711409941&keywords=five+dysfunctions+of+a+team&qid=1641757275&sr=8-1Overview of Myers-Briggs: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-myers-briggs-type-indicator-2795583

E24: Elements of Teaching P.2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 63:22


In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on the ten elements of teaching as written by James Banner and Harold Cannon. What elements do you relate most with? The Elements of Teaching link - https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Teaching-James-Banner-Jr/dp/0300218559/ref=pdlpo1?pdrdi=0300218559&psc=1Gmail: teacherstalkpod@gmail.com Instagram: teachers_talk_podcast

E23: Elements of Teaching

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 56:13


Skylar dives into an incredible book titled "The Elements of Teaching" by James Banner and Harold Cannon. Together, we discuss the first four elements of teaching. This is a fantastic listen for current or aspiring teachers.

E22: Mid-Year Check in

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 37:22


Well, friends... We are on break! Can you tell?... In this episode, we babble a whole lot about our year so far, the highs and lows. Take a listen!

E21: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 52:18


Join our conversation with Alison Westerlind! We learn about and navigate the five dysfunctions of a team. We are working on teams constantly in the education world and out. Alison dives into where teams can fall short and what we can do to help build our teams,

E20: What We Love About Teaching

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 13:26


What an exciting twentieth episode! We went around an interviewed our fellow teachers! Take a listen to hear their favorite part of being a teacher.

E19: Undoing Shame

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 45:50


I think we can all admit to succumbing to shame at some point in our careers. Are we proud of it? No! Listen on ways in which shame presents itself in the classroom and what we can do instead.

E18: We're Done!! (explicit content)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 14:42


Warning: Please do not listen to this episode with your kiddos. We are DONE!!! Skylar and Taylor take a quick moment to get some things off their chest. Then we move on! Feel free to take a listen!

E17:Effective Meetings

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 29:48


Do you meet with your team? Do you wish they could be more efficient? Take a listen to what our team does to ensure our meetings are effective, productive, and stay on time.

E16: Communication

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 43:54


We communicate every single day. We communicate with parents, with our students, and with other faculty members. Take a listen to hear a bit about how we communicate effectively with each party.

E15: Hiring w/ Megan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 39:03


Are you looking to interview? Have you ever wondered about what an interview looks like within the education world? Take a listen to our friend and Assistant Headmaster, Megan Opitz, as she answers our questions about interviews.

E14: Building Student Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 40:26


One of the most important things we can do as teachers is building and maintaining relationships with our students. We use Trynia Kaufman's article: Building positive relationships with students: What brain science says, to discuss the benefits and how to build relationships with students.

E13: Love and Logic P.2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 42:54


Did you enjoy learning about Love and Logic the first time around? In this episode we dive deeper into Love and Logic one liners. Take a listen to get ideas for your own classroom!

E12: Teacher Burn Out

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 45:53


Teachers are burning out left and right. We are here to discuss some of the ways we actively prevent teacher burn out in our own lives. Take a listen for some everyday tips!

E11: Curriculum w/ Maddy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 33:19


Did you enjoy Vince's take on curriculum? Listen to one of our good friends speak about her thoughts on curriculum. How do you feel about curriculum?

E10: Praise

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 25:07


Did you know that there is a correct way to praise? Listen to our episode on praise to hear the do's and don'ts of praising students.

E9: Curriculum w/ Vince

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 32:02


Is your school provided curriculum? Taylor and Skylar meet with Vince to talk about what curriculum looks like at his school. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts on being provided curriculum.

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