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Teachers Are Leaders! As a result, the purpose of The Marvin Byrd Show (TMBS) is to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to lead in the classroom.

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    • Feb 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    To Motivate a Student, You Need to Get Them to Do This One Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 32:04


    In this episode, we explore the key to unlocking student motivation. If you've ever struggled with getting a student engaged or inspired, you might be overlooking one crucial step.

    Build and maintain a productive classroom environment with this simple & powerful framework

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 37:16


    A productive classroom environment doesn't just happen. It takes consistent and focused effort throughout the year. However, the year can take a toll on any teacher and cause a slippage in execution. In this episode of #TMBS, I share with you a framework to follow in order to make sure your classroom environment stays productive all year long.

    An effective classroom cell phone policy you should consider

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 24:13


    Every teacher needs a cell phone policy. Addressing phones can be challenging, but a plan that is enforced consistently helps to reduce distractions caused by cell phones. In this episode, I share with you a plan that I believe can be very effective.Check out the full article: https://t.ly/fC60S

    How to quit your teaching job the right way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 32:24


    There is absolutely no shame in coming to the conclusion that you no longer want to teach. However, how one does it is important. Burning bridges by telling your principal how you really feel about her decisions or having removing your filter to talk with a parent is not the way. In this episode, I share with you tips to quit your teaching job the right way.Visit the site - https://bit.ly/3PIdQEhHelp us spread the message that Teachers Are Leaders - https://bit.ly/3ry8nGQVisit our Amazon Store Front and Shop Curated products - https://t.ly/ugE0QCheck out the latest and trending education news - https://t.ly/Wx328

    Building a classroom culture that embraces feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 41:18


    In today's video, we dive into the essential strategies for creating a classroom environment where feedback is not only welcomed but celebrated. With these classroom feedback strategies, learn how to foster a culture of open communication, constructive critique, and continuous improvement among students and educators alike. Educational feedback is abundant, but getting students to use it may take some creativity.Visit the site - https://bit.ly/3PIdQEhHelp us spread the message that Teachers Are Leaders - https://bit.ly/3ry8nGQVisit our Amazon Store Front and Shop Curated products - https://t.ly/ugE0QLadder of Feedback Graphic Organizer - https://t.ly/8Zu3J #ClassroomCulture #EducationalFeedback #TeachingStrategies #GrowthMindset #TeacherTips

    Discouraging students from opting out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 35:20


    Ultimately, students have a decision to engage or opt out of any lesson. In this episode, I offer educators tips to encourage students to make a good decision. Join us as we explore how to keep students motivated and committed to their education. #TeachersAreLeadersVisit my site: https://shorturl.at/tDKPYLinkedIn Post: https://shorturl.at/cvBCSU of Waterloo Study: https://shorturl.at/mvT49

    Empowering students to interpret results

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 38:12


    How students interpret their results dictates there action or inaction towards their goals. The art of reading and interpreting results is a learned skill over time. However, there will be students who enter your classroom lacking in this skill. In this episode, I share 3 tips to help students interpret results in a positive way that leads to adjustments and achievement.Learn More about Katherine Switzer: https://rb.gy/t04x1ePartner with us and support the message: https://rb.gy/afuh4a

    How to help students raise their self expectations pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 21:13


    Each student has a mental picture of themselves. This picture is shaped by many factors and it does affect their self-expectations. In this episode, we discuss the importance of One-on-One meetings with students as a way to help them improve their mental picture.

    How to raise student self expectations pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 20:53


    How students view themselves shapes their expectations. For example, if a student looks in the mirror and sees someone who "isn't good at school" it is difficult for them to outperform that picture. To help students raise their expectation, they need to shift their self-image so that they can see themselves putting in the work and achieving great results.Referenced Source: https://rb.gy/1buj0t

    How to raise student self expectations pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 27:25


    You have high expectations for ALL of your students. How do you encourage students to have high expectations of themselves? Students who have high expectations need less prompting and are likely to persist through challenges. As a leader, you can help students raise their expectations which causes them to engage more and achieve more.

    How to respond to student apathy pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 33:08


    Student apathy needs to be responded to with direct action. In this episode of TMBS, I share strategies to help students maintain their focus on the WHY of education. These strategies can also help keep student mindset focused on growth.

    How to respond to student apathy 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 27:02


    In this episode of #TMBS, I give some tips to further combat student apathy by adding some feeling.

    How to respond to student apathy pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 30:25


    Combating student apathy is not an easy job. In this episode, I begin a series sharing tips that teachers can use to help students overcome apathy and engage.

    How to develop mentally tough students pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 27:46


    When a majority of students are willing and equipped to pursue goals with tenacity and attempt to solve problems without prodding and redirection, it frees the teacher up to focus on student who require more intervention. Mentally tough students have that ability. In this episode of #TMBS, I share 3 more tips to help develop mentally tough students.

    How to develop mentally tough students pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 31:44


    When a majority of students are willing and equipped to pursue goals with tenacity and attempt to solve problems without prodding and redirection, it frees the teacher up to focus on student who require more intervention. Mentally tough students have that ability. In this episode of #TMBS, I share 2 of 5 tips to help develop mentally tough students.

    3 tips to increase student happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 26:57


    I submit to you that happpy students are more likely to persevere and succeed in the classroom. In this episode, I share data regarding mental health of youth in America. Additionally, I offer 3 strategies teachers can use in order to increase student happiness.

    Habits you should cultivate with your students pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 29:32


    In this episode, I wrap up the series looking at the work of Bena Kallick and Arthur L. Costa. Their work emphasizes that there are Habits of the Mind that enable people to be more productive.

    Habits you should cultivate with your students pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 23:57


    In this episode, we continue our discussion of habits that students should have in order to be successful.

    Habits you should cultivate with your students pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 34:14


    The habits your students enter your classroom with have an effect on their achievement. Poor habits interfere with the hard work you are doing with your students. They can also cloud student judgement and cause them to falsely conclude that they aren't "smart" enough. In this episode, I discuss habits you should help your students to acquire or sharpen.

    Thinking Speeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 39:01


    As teachers, we are fully aware that students process information at varying speeds. In this episode of The Marvin Byrd Show, I discuss the science behind thinking speed and experiments you can try to help students increase their thinking speed.Links from the Show:Get the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3IWaPjKWays to increase thinking speed: https://bit.ly/3XkswOtSmart people really do think faster: https://n.pr/3CV9XrG

    Using the 3 Ps of Assessment to motivate students

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 29:39


    Encouraging students to focus on the INPUT can be challenging. For many students, it's all about hitting the right number at the end of the grading period. What it takes to get there, perhaps, is overlooked in favor of a shortcut. In this episode of #tmbs, I discuss a tool to help you frame your conversations with students to encourage them to focus their energy and consideration on the daily INPUT to get the OUTPUT they want.Visit the site - https://bit.ly/3PIdQEhHelp us spread the message that Teachers Are Leaders - https://bit.ly/3ry8nGQThe "Economics" of Grading - https://bit.ly/3edJWKEHow to transition students from External to Internal rewards system - https://bit.ly/3w923HY

    When students expect results greater than their effort

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 32:40


    How do you respond to students who seem to have unrealistic expectations based on the effort they are willing to give? In this episode of TMBS, Dr. Byrd gives tips to help keep students focused on giving the appropriate effort to achieve the results they want.Visit the site - https://bit.ly/3PIdQEhHelp us spread the message that Teachers Are Leaders - https://bit.ly/3ry8nGQEffective Effort Rubric - https://bit.ly/3K6u8WgHow to transition students from External to Internal rewards system - https://bit.ly/3w923HY

    The Academic Mindset and how to help students develop it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 40:53


    An understanding of how students think allows teachers to respond with effective leadership. In this episode of The Marvin Byrd Show, Dr. Byrd shares tips to help students develop a mindset conducive to learning and growing.

    How to convince students that being wrong is right pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 18:49


    Trying to convince students that incorrect answers are helpful can be challenging at times. Many students worry about what their peers think of them. Students also struggle with self-esteem issues as a result of a lack of performance in the past. However, teachers need this feedback from students (correct/incorrect answers). In this episode of TMBS, Dr. Byrd shares with teachers how they can build a culture that encourages students and celebrates when they don't get it right on their first try. This episode is part 2 of the series.Help us spread the word that teachers are leaders: https://bit.ly/3ry8nGQGet the latest Education News at byrdlinks.com: https://bit.ly/3uSH9N8

    How to convince students that being wrong is right pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 28:08


    Trying to convince students that incorrect answers are helpful can be challenging at times. Many students worry about what their peers think of them. Students also struggle with self-esteem issues as a result of a lack of performance in the past. However, teachers need this feedback from students (correct/incorrect answers). In this episode of TMBS, Dr. Byrd shares with teachers how they can build a culture that encourages students when they don't get it right on their first try.

    Building Culture With Solution Circles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 25:36


    Creating an environment for students to collaborate and learn from each other is important when it comes to building culture. In this episode of TMBS, Dr. Byrd shares an experiment that can help to build culture and increase student efficacy.

    The 5 C's of Culture pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 28:31


    In this episode of The Marvin Byrd Show, Marvin continues to share his 5 C's of Classroom Leadership. The third C enables teachers to build a firm foundation of understanding with students while also challenging them to excel. Find out more in the latest episode of The Marvin Byrd Show.

    The 5 C's of culture pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 26:31


    A strong culture enables everyone to be able to succeed. However, culture can be good or bad. It's up to the leader to build a strong classroom culture. Find out more in the latest episode of The Marvin Byrd Show.

    What is the history of Black Education in America? pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 47:36


    An understanding the history of the education of Black Americans is something that all teachers take an interest in. Check out this episode to learn about the time period of 1865 - 1872. The newly freed slaves are learning to live free and hope to learn how. Unfortunately, the disfunction in Federal Government along with former Confederate forces in the South hinder the progress of the newly freed slaves.

    How to inspire students to follow the leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 40:00


    This episode of The Marvin Byrd Show is inspired by the late great Jack Welch. Marvin explains how Jack's wisdom is relevant to teachers. The most effective leadership inspires other to follow because they deeply trust those in the position of leader. Learn how to leverage this truth in this episode of The Marvin Byrd Show.

    How to avoid race-related mistakes that affect your ability to lead in the classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 22:15


    Teachers are leaders! Sadly, it is all too common that teachers make race-related mistakes that do great damage to their ability to lead. In this episode of TMBS, Dr. Byrd discusses a recent misstep by teachers and what could've been done to prevent it.

    How to guide students through a struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 38:30


    Sometimes, it's not easy when your students experience resistance on their way to mastery. Struggling can cause some students to become frustrated and eventually give up. However, we know that struggling can help students grow. In this episode of TMBS, Dr. Byrd gives teachers tips to help students struggle AND grow.To get the Show Notes for this podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/3qrnD5MTo support this channel and spread the message that teachers are leaders, click here: https://bit.ly/2LWgjQy

    How to coach students to improve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 38:50


    Incremental student improvement doesn't just happen. It takes a lot of work on the part of the student and the teacher. When students experience resistance, they need coaching in order to move forward. In this episode of TMBS, Dr. Byrd shares tips to effective coach students to improve.

    Leadership Lessons From The Polar Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 20:16


    In this episode of The Marvin Byrd Show, Marvin shares Leadership Lessons from The Polar Express. For more Classroom Leadership Tips, check out marvinbyrd.com.

    What white educators can do to sustain the change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 32:54


    As we prepare for the 20-21 School Year, students are going to expect to see the results of the change that has been called for and expressed. White Citizens have spoken up more and promised to be an ally. As leaders in the classroom, teachers have an opportunity to make the change permanent. In this episode, Dr. Byrd speaks to White Educators about what they can do.

    How to help others avoid burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 32:32


    Taking care of yourself is a primary concern. You can't help your students if you are not well. Also, it's important that you care for your brothers and sisters in teaching. Teachers burnout and quit the profession at a high rate. In this edition of #TMBS, Dr. Byrd talks about what you can do to help others avoid burnout.

    Improving retention through weekly reflection assignments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 25:26


    It is up to us (teachers) to create systems that encourage students to retain information on a more permanent level. This enables this to recall it so that they can take their learning to the next level. In this episode, Dr. Byrd discusses a reflection assignments utilized by a college professor. Her research can be used by teachers at all levels to encourage students to engage and pay attention during class discussions and lectures.

    What you need to know about change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 35:06


    Change is something that everyone should embrace because change can be the difference maker between failure and success. When change is ignored stagnation can set in which leads to apathy. In this episode, Dr. Byrd talks about what makes change good and what makes it bad.

    3 Things your students need from you during the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 22:27


    During this pandemic students still need leadership from their teachers. In this episode, Dr. Byrd shares three things that your students will need from you as you teach and lead from a distance.

    Understanding the unorganized student and how to help them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 34:32


    Ideally, students who lack organization will learn the skills they need to grow in this area. The "Real World" will teach this lesson and won't be very kind. However, there are things that we need to know about the brain and lack of organization and Dr. Byrd shares them with you in the latest edition of #TMBS. Additionally, he offers tips you can use in order to help students develop their organizational skills.

    How you can help students overcome test anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 31:06


    Test Anxiety is very real and it impacts many students. Students who are well organized and prepared can even struggle with it. In this episode of #TMBS, Dr. Byrd shares some research-based tips you can use to help your students overcome this fear.

    Tips to Improve Student Emotional Intelligence pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 23:54


    In this episode of #TMBS, Dr. Byrd continues the discussion on Emotional Intelligence. Tips 4-6 are given to empower teachers to help students grow in this area. Without Emotional Intelligence, it is challenging for students to focus on their educational goals and build great relationships.

    Tips to Improve Student Emotional Intelligence pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 25:36


    The Emotional Intelligence (EI) of your student is a very important deciding factor when it comes to a successful outcome. Many students need help in the area of EI, but for various reasons, they don't get the support they need. As a leader, it is your job to do the best you can to meet that need. Students who are proficient in EI are more likely to respond to your efforts to lead your class. in this episode, Dr. Byrd gives tips to improve Emotional Intelligence.

    What every teacher should know about taking risks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 24:23


    Every teacher needs to be open to taking risks. The challenges that teachers face are plentiful and require a different kind of thinking if progress is going to be realized. Although there are no guarantees in life, if you complete enough of the planning ahead of time, your risks can be calculated and more likely to succeed.

    Do this to make the most of your day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 15:55


    Leaders are required to be efficient and effective in order to truly help those they serve. As a result, how they manage their time and tasks is very important. In this episode of TMBS, Dr. Byrd shares the morning routine he uses in order to make the most of his day. To get the podcast notes, click here to subscribe to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/2tkRYdEConnect with us:Facebook - www.facebook.com/MarvinByrdEdu/Twitter - twitter.com/MarvinByrdYouTube - https://bit.ly/2t8XnESInstagram - www.instagram.com/marvinbyrdllc/

    How to kick-start growth in your classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 27:39


    As the leader in the classroom, it all begins with you. There are multiple things outside of your control that threaten results. Great leaders have the winning mindset that enables them to push through and give it their best in the face of these things. They also have a strong pursuit of growth. As a result, they are able to encourage everyone around them to grow as well. In this episode of The Marvin Byrd Show, Dr. Byrd gives leaders 3 tips to kick-start growth in the classroom. To get the podcast notes, click here to subscribe to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/2tkRYdEConnect with us:Facebook - www.facebook.com/MarvinByrdEdu/Twitter - twitter.com/MarvinByrdYouTube - https://bit.ly/2t8XnESInstagram - www.instagram.com/marvinbyrdllc/

    Are you a Multiplier or a Diminisher?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 33:12


    Leaders can either Multiply or Diminish the talents of those around them. In the latest edition of The Marvin Byrd Show, Dr. Byrd reviews the traits of a Multiplier and a Diminisher according to Liz Wiseman's book Multipliers: How The Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. He then describes how teachers can adopt the positive traits and stay away from the negative ones.

    The Science Behind Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 44:33


    Leaders are able to find ways to motivate those they serve. Teachers must challenge themselves to grow in this area. To truly understand what it takes to motivate students, it is important to know some of the science behind motivation. In this episode, we explore the research of an expert on motivation and apply it to the classroom.

    Are you Doing or Growing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 27:30


    Are you doing or growing? Stagnation can set in if you aren't intentional about improving as a teacher and as a leader. With each new day, you have the opportunity to change your approach and your habits. These changes lead to growth and this growth impacts your students. Check out the latest edition of #TMBS to learn more.

    Why students don't engage (A lesson from the corporate world)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 22:21


    Student Engagement is the primary thing Administrators are looking for when they enter a classroom. Engagement indicates that the students are moving closer to mastering the Learning Objective. Attaining 100% engagement can be challenging at times, but that doesn't mean we don't exhaust the tools in our tool box and then get some more.The key to increasing student engagement is understanding that engagement is a decision made by the students. In this episode, we explore the corporate world to learn more about Student Engagement.

    The Attitude Of A Leader In The Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 18:57


    The responsibility of leading a classroom of students requires that leaders (Teachers) have the right attitude. Attitude determines the level of influence a teacher has over what happens in the classroom. Listen to learn more about The Attitude Of A Leader.

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