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Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we sit down with the director Daniel Irizarry and playwright Robert Lyons, to talk about the latest production of their show Class Dismissed. This fantastic show was wonderful to speak about, and the insight these two artist shard was so splendid! So be sure you tune in and turn up for this great piece of theatree!Class DismissedApril 18th- May 4th@ La MaMa's Ellen Stewart TheatreTickets and more information are available at lamama.orgAnd be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: Robert: robertclyons.com Daniel one-eighththeater.com
Nakia Burrise is More Than a Ranger! While many know her as Tanya, the Yellow Ranger from Power Rangers Zeo and Turbo, Nakia's career spans far beyond the franchise. In this episode, she shares insights into her award-winning film Back to Bridgewood, the inspiration behind her series Class Dismissed, and the challenges and rewards of running a convention. We also dive into her hit YouTube series Power Rangers Playback, where she and Catherine Sutherland relive their Power Rangers days, and discuss the creative process of making fresh, engaging content. Plus, don't miss an exclusive behind-the-scenes story about working with Jason David Frank! Whether you're a Power Rangers fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or just love hearing stories from the entertainment world, this episode is packed with fun, inspiration, and insider knowledge. ======================== Podcast Networks: Zeo to Hero Podcast Network: https://zeotohero.com/ OIW Podcast Network: https://www.oiwpodcastnetwork.com/ ======================== Merch! https://iygadapshop.etsy.com/ Stickers By Stasha: https://linktr.ee/stickersbystasha ======================= Original Geek Comics: https://www.originalgeek.org https://linktr.ee/OrgnlGeek Original Geek: Beyond The Panels Podcast: https://www.redcircle.com/show/ogbeyondthepanels ========================================== If You Give A Dad A YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IfYouGiveADadAYoutubeCha-uw7zm If You Give A Dad A Cosplay: https://www.youtube.com/@IfyougiveadadaCosplay-nl9hc ========================= musical credits for show: Beginning Music from Tunetank.com The Indie Rock - ViPSound (Copyright Free Music) Download free: https://tunetank.com/track/552/the-indie-rock/ Intro theme sampled from: https://pixabay.com/music (find whole song there) Outro music by: D.Cure Produced by: tunnA Beatz If you enjoy his music, be sure to check out his website as well! www.dcurehiphop.com =========================== Linktree to follow me: http://linktr.ee/Giveadadapodcast
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Amy Gledhill is an award winning stand up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. She is the winner of Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 Best Show for Make Me Look Fit On The Poster which is touring in Melbourne for the International comedy festival. She's also one half of the award-winning double act called the ‘The Delightful Sausage'. After taking the UK by storm, Amy is nothing short of a comedy powerhouse. Known for her unique blend of insightful observations and confessional anecdotes, she brims with natural warmth and charm. As a multi-award-winning comedian, actor, and writer, Amy is the only artist ever to be nominated for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award twice in the same year. Her show ‘The Girl Before The Girl You Marry' was nominated for Best Live Show- National Comedy Awards 2023 and Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe. She's been on The Jonathan Ross Show, The One Show, Pointless Celebrities, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Alma's Not Normal, Would I lie to You? Sex Education, Hypothetical, Guessable, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, The Emily Atack Show plus plenty more. In 2024 she was commissioned by Channel 4 to write a brand new comedy Blap 'Toads', in which she starred as Amber, a bride-to-be who gets cold feet on the morning of her wedding. Amy is a triple nominated writer, gaining a nomination for three consecutive shows. Beyond writing for live work she was the lead writer on the multi-award nominated Emily Atack Show, The BAFTA winning Class Dismissed and wrote on (and starred in) CBBC's hit show Big Fat Like demonstrating she is a sharp joke writer whilst also excelling at long form and character work. In her double act The Delightful Sausage they have written to a brief and performed on shows such as Late Night Mash and Stand Up To Cancer which went out live on Channel 4. As well as writing a Radio 2 special The Delightful Sausage; On Staycations and a six part Radio 4 series where they interview children and write sketches around their questions called Big Little Questions. Amy co-hosts the hit podcast Northern News featured in The Guardian's Best Podcasts of 2023 so far… Amy has been a guest on James Acaster and Ed Gamble's Off Menu and Richard Herring's RHLSTP as well as many more. Amy will also be in the upcoming TV mini-series Run Away sometime next year. Amy will be in Melbourne for the Melbourne International comedy Festival, so check them out (links below) We chat about her love of crisps and ballroom dancing, winning awards, The Delightful Sausage and collaboration, her new detective role coming out, balance, toxic positivity, analysing dreams, her upcoming tour in Melbourne + plenty more Check Amy out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatamygledhill/ Melbourne shows: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/amy-gledhill/ Website: https://amygledhill.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan
In an age where information is constantly at our fingertips, distinguishing credible news from misleading or false information is more critical than ever. Fake news can distort perspectives, influence decision-making, and undermine trust in legitimate sources. Teaching students how to identify and analyze the credibility of news prepares them to navigate the digital world responsibly and fosters informed citizenship. How We Can Teach Students to Spot Fake News Encourage Critical Thinking Teach students to question the origin of the information, its intent, and its potential biases. Asking "Who wrote this?" and "Why was it written?" helps develop a skeptical mindset. Introduce Fact-Checking Tools You can familiarize students with tools like Snopes, FactCheck.org, or basic search techniques to cross-check information from multiple reputable sources. Spot Emotional Language Teach students to recognize when an article uses overly emotional or sensational language, which can indicate bias or an intent to mislead. Evaluate Sources Help students learn to identify credible sources, including checking the publication's history, credentials, and editorial standards. Practice With Real-Life Scenarios Provide students with examples of true and false stories and work through identifying characteristics that distinguish one another. Our guest in Episode 274 of Class Dismissed is David Cutler, a Massachusetts high school history and journalism teacher. Cutler recognizes the importance of teaching to distinguish between legitimate news sources and news sites designed strictly for political or monetary gain. Cutler authored a column featured on PBS Newshour titled “How I use George Washington to make kids care about fake news.” He detailed his methods in Episode 274. Listen to this latest episode on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast
Quan is joined by Chris Mac as they give their AEW Full Gear predictions, as well as give their condolences to Chase U.They also discuss Jon Moxley's vision for AEW and how it's been executed.
Somebody's Watching Me! #RTTBROS #Nightlight ". And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed - Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV) A pastor who does streat preaching on college campuses shared this story "Mark and Susan had been married a few years when suddenly she began to lose her eyesight and she got really depressed and sank into a deep slow of despond. But Mark said, listen, honey, I'm going to stick with you and I'm going to help you learn how to do your job. And so they worked hard at it. He went with her to the office every day, showed her how to do her job as a blind woman, and then he would leave for his work at an army base. Well, one day he turned her and said, Susan, I'm sorry, but I'm getting to work too late. You're going to have to go to job on your own. And she was freaked out. There's no way I can ride the bus, walk the streets, go up the stairs, go into the office building, go upstairs, and sit at my desk and do this on my own. And he said, no, honey, I'm going to stay with you. I'm going to teach you. And so they did it for a couple of weeks. And then eventually he said, OK, I think you know it well enough. I've got to go to work at an earlier hour. So Monday came, she got on the bus, walked the block, walked up the stairs, seamless. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, it went beautifully. Friday, as she's getting on the bus, the bus driver says, you know, you're a really lucky woman. And she says, stop it, I'm a blind woman. He said, well, yes, ma'am, but every day this week that you've gotten off the bus, there's a man standing on the street corner in a military uniform, and he never takes his eyes off of you. And when you walk down the sidewalk, he's watching you carefully like a hawk. You cross the street at the right time, he's watching you like a hawk. You go up the stairs, you open the door, you go in. And as soon as that door closes, he stands ramrod tall, gives you a salute, blows you a kiss, and then turns to go away. And all of a sudden, Susan understood, that's my husband. He's been watching me tirelessly for all this time. I'm not alone. He's watching me." God is always present, even when we can't see or feel Him. As the Psalmist writes, "The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand" (Psalm 121:5, KJV). Mark's silent vigil, carefully observing Susan's progress without interfering, teaches us about God's wisdom in allowing us to grow through our struggles. Sometimes, God steps back, not because He's abandoned us, but because He's giving us the opportunity to exercise our faith and develop resilience. Moreover, this story illustrates the beauty of Christian marriage and, by extension, the body of Christ. We are called to "bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2, KJV). Mark's selfless love and support for Susan exemplify how we should care for one another in the family of God. As we reflect on this touching story, let us remember that we are never truly alone. God is always watching over us, even in our darkest moments. Let us also consider how we can emulate Mark's example in our relationships, offering unwavering support and encouragement to those around us who may be struggling. May we find comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father is always present, guiding our steps and cheering us on. And may we, in turn, be that source of support and love for others, reflecting God's tireless care in our own actions and relationships. Class Dismissed! Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros
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In recent years, the emphasis on STEM education has undoubtedly equipped students with valuable skills for the future. But has this focus come at the expense of other critical subjects, like civics? In today's "Bright Idea" segment, we discuss the current state of civics education in the U.S. with journalist, speaker, and author Holly Korby. Korby, who wrote Building Better Citizens, shares her candid assessment of how well the nation prepares young people to understand their role in democracy, grading the U.S. a C-. Korby points to the writings of Horace Mann, who, in the 1800s, championed public education with a core mission: to produce informed citizens who grasp how government functions. Yet, as Korby highlights, we need to catch up to this fundamental goal today. While states like Massachusetts and Illinois stand out for their robust civics programs, Korby describes the overall picture as a "patchwork system" that varies widely in quality across the country. Despite the challenges, Korby offers hope, outlining actionable steps educators can take to better equip students with the knowledge they need to engage in civic life. We explore these solutions further in Episode 272 of Class Dismissed. Tune in to the Class Dismissed podcast on your favorite app or iTunes to hear Korby's insights. Other Show Notes Cash-Starved Districts Are Turning to Four-Day School Weeks. Will That Harm Students? All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024
Emotional intelligence is developed through the body. If you like feet, use it to help teach you about your emotions. Notice the particular aspects of feet that grab your attention. We can take this further in a phone call if you want to explore your emotional intelligence. To take action: Go to thecommandress.com Locate the SUBMIT tab. Read the requested information. Fill out the form. Expect a response in 24-48 hours. And the journey begins. . Class Dismissed, The Commandress #feet #fetish #emotional #intelligence #men #vulnerability #openingup #self-acceptance #self-awareness First Fall Episode of 2024
Learning math can be challenging for people who prefer the liberal arts. This is due to the differences in cognitive processes and subject matter. While liberal arts subjects like literature and history often focus on narrative, interpretation, and subjective analysis, math relies on abstract reasoning, logic, and problem-solving, which can feel rigid and detached from personal expression. The linear and structured nature of math can seem intimidating compared to the open-ended exploration found in the humanities. Our guest in Episode 271 of Class Dismissed is Ben Orlin. Orlin, the author of the hit book "Math with Bad Drawings" and his latest book, "Math for English Majors," Has taken on the mission to bridge the gap between liberal arts thinkers and mathematical concepts. Orlin says many of his readers asked if his teachings in class were similar to those in his early books, and the answer was mostly no. "Math takes practice, and there is the pencil and paper math that needs to happen. But there's so many ways that can go wrong, and I've seen so many students that have had such frustrating experiences," says Orlin. "I was sort of drawn to that. This is the thing that's haunting people...so I wanted to write a book that kind of went right at that." Orlin's new writings, which frame math as a language, are a testament to this mission. Listen to Episode 271 on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast for our full interview with Orlin. Other show notes U.S. High School Vaping Hits 10-Year Low After Crackdown, CDC Says What you should know about Nicotine Pouches
Dive into the lighter side of Teachers Talk Crime with this special blooper episode! It's all about the flubs, laughter, and those "oh-no" moments that happen when we're trying to sound smart about crime. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh with us!
Exercising Your Critical Thinking Skills In today's world, where digital assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google can provide instant answers to nearly any question, the ability to think critically is more important than ever. Teaching students how to think, not just what to think, has become essential to education. In Episode 270 of our podcast, we dive deeper into this topic with Dr. Emily Fyfe, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. Dr. Fyfe and her colleagues have recently published groundbreaking research titled, "A Scalable, Versatile Approach for Improving Critical Thinking Skills," which offers fresh insights into how we can enhance our critical thinking abilities. The Study: A Closer Look Dr. Fyfe explains that this research was inspired by a troubling observation: Many people, regardless of their education level, could be more proficient in critical thinking. "Just because you are educated, or have attended a class or even graduated from college, doesn't necessarily mean you're a better critical thinker," says Fyfe. "That's a problem we wanted to address." In their study, all participants began with a pre-test and received basic training on critical thinking principles. Then, they were divided into three groups: Critical Thinking Practice Group: This group engaged in targeted exercises designed to strengthen critical thinking skills. Non-Critical Thinking Practice Group: Participants in this group underwent exercises unrelated to critical thinking. Control Group: This group received no additional practice after the initial training. Following the exercises, all participants took a post-test. The results showed that those who participated in the critical thinking practice significantly improved from their pre-test scores. In contrast, the other groups showed minimal gains. Why It Matters These findings underscore the importance of actively practicing critical thinking rather than assuming it develops passively through general education. To hear more about Dr. Fyfe's research and why it's crucial to exercise our critical thinking muscles, tune in to Episode 205 of the Class Dismissed podcast. You can find it on your favorite podcast app or iTunes. © Class Dismissed Podcast 2017-2024. All Rights Reserved.
Institutional racism in the form of redlining and unequal access to educational and housing opportunities have left generations of students without equitable access to higher education. In this episode, Anthony Abraham Jack joins us to discuss the challenges that first-gen students face and what colleges and faculty can do to reduce these inequities. Tony is the Inaugural Faculty Director of the Boston University Newbury Center and Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership at Boston University. Tony's research has appeared in numerous scholarly publications and he is the recipient of numerous awards from the American Sociological Association, American Educational Studies Association, Association for the Study of Higher Education, Eastern Sociological Society, and the Society for the Study of Social Problems. He is the author of The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students and Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.
Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Princeton UP, 2024) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges, Anthony Abraham Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic, how they navigated social unrest, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students' path to graduation less treacherous--guidance colleges would be wise to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Princeton UP, 2024) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges, Anthony Abraham Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic, how they navigated social unrest, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students' path to graduation less treacherous--guidance colleges would be wise to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Princeton UP, 2024) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges, Anthony Abraham Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic, how they navigated social unrest, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students' path to graduation less treacherous--guidance colleges would be wise to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology
Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Princeton UP, 2024) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges, Anthony Abraham Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic, how they navigated social unrest, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students' path to graduation less treacherous--guidance colleges would be wise to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Princeton UP, 2024) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges, Anthony Abraham Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic, how they navigated social unrest, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students' path to graduation less treacherous--guidance colleges would be wise to follow.
Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Princeton UP, 2024) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges, Anthony Abraham Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic, how they navigated social unrest, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students' path to graduation less treacherous--guidance colleges would be wise to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Princeton UP, 2024) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges, Anthony Abraham Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic, how they navigated social unrest, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students' path to graduation less treacherous--guidance colleges would be wise to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education
Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Princeton UP, 2024) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges, Anthony Abraham Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic, how they navigated social unrest, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students' path to graduation less treacherous--guidance colleges would be wise to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Food is a fundamental part of our lives, making it a perfect subject for engaging students in not just health class but also science class. By integrating food nutrition and food science into K-12 science classrooms, educators can offer students hands-on, practical lessons that connect directly to their daily lives. Our guest in episode 269 of Class Dismissed is Dr. Julia Olayanju, a distinguished expert who holds a PhD from Rutgers University and a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She is the founder of FoodNiche Inc. and FoodNiche-ED, which are platforms dedicated to advancing food and health education through cutting-edge technology. Listen to Episode 269 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast to hear more from Dr. Olanyanju. Here are a few ways to make this food science integration effective and enjoyable. 1. Food-Based Experiments Food offers countless opportunities for experiments that illustrate core scientific principles. For instance, students can explore chemical reactions by baking bread or making yogurt and observing how ingredients like yeast or bacteria interact. Measuring the acidity of different foods can introduce concepts of pH and acids and bases. These activities teach scientific concepts and give students a tangible outcome they can taste and enjoy. 2. Nutrition Education Incorporating lessons on nutrition into the science curriculum helps students understand the impact of food on their health. Teachers can discuss the macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in various foods, explaining how they fuel the body. Activities like analyzing food labels or planning balanced meals can make these concepts more relatable and encourage healthier eating habits. 3. Farm-to-Table Lessons Connecting the classroom to the broader food system can be a powerful way to teach about sustainability, biology, and agriculture. Lessons can include visits to local farms, growing a school garden, or even simple discussions about where food comes from. These experiences help students understand the science behind food production, the importance of sustainable practices, and the impact of agriculture on the environment. 4. Food Safety and Preservation Teaching students about food safety and preservation techniques, such as canning, freezing, or drying, can integrate microbiology and chemistry into the classroom. Understanding how bacteria grow and how different preservation methods inhibit this growth provides a practical application of these scientific principles. 5. Cultural and Historical Contexts Food is deeply tied to culture and history, offering a unique way to integrate social studies with science. Students can explore how different cultures use various foods and cooking methods and how these have evolved over time. Discussions can also include the role of food in historical events, such as the spice trade or the development of agriculture, linking science with broader societal changes. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
Dr. Anthony Jack -- author of the critically acclaimed, award-winning book The Privileged Poor -- is back with a new book. Class Dismissed is out on Aug. 13, 2024. The follow up to his breakout success first book, he continues to shed light on a subject area that litte research had existed for: how elite colleges, with all their promises of support and their huge endowments, were failing disadvantaged students. He didn't just focus on financial reasons, though; Dr. Jack's work goes deeper, looking at many social, cultural, and structural aspects, some of which, from the perspective of the institutions, are obliviously gatekeeping. This time he discusses matters from a class perspective as well. "It's like inviting a vegan to a southern BBQ," Dr. Jack said, making an incredibly poignant analogy to illustrate just how welcoming these institutions claim to be, yet just how ill-prepared they actually are for those whom they are welcoming. If you are: *Sending a child to college this summer/fall *Doing DEI work and wondering what can make and not make a sense of BELONGING *Living life or thinking about life at an elite university or an elite independent/private K-12 school *A teacher/educator who wants to better know your students *A education administrator who wants to better lead *A student yourself entering college who wants to not only survive but thrive *Someone not filthy rich who wants to learn some tips and advantages *Someone who IS filthy rich and likes learning about college life for everyone *A compassionate citizen who seeks to expand knowledge then this episode is for you! Reach me at dailybordercrossings@gmail.com www.SamanthaFletcher.com Dr. Anthony Jack, professor at Boston University, former Harvard professor https://anthonyabrahamjack.com/
The Invisible Barrier Chronic absenteeism in K-12 education is an invisible barrier, quietly eroding the future potential of countless students one missed day at a time. In Episode 268 of Class Dismissed, we explore ideas for districts to tackle chronic absenteeism. The DL Link For instance, several states have implemented measures linking school attendance to the ability to obtain a driver's license to combat chronic absenteeism. In states like California, Florida, and Tennessee, students under a certain age must meet specific attendance requirements to receive or maintain their driver's licenses. The logic behind these policies is that the incentive of a driver's license can motivate students to attend school regularly. SchoolStatus Attend We also talked with Dr. Kara Stern. Stern currently serves as the Director of Education and Engagement at SchoolStatus.SchoolStatus offers a suite of products, but one, in particular, has some proven ways to approve attendance. SchoolStatus Attend is a data-driven attendance management solution that helps educators automate attendance interventions and provide positive reinforcement to improve daily attendance. It reduces administrative workload by automating outreach through letters, postcards, and digital messages. Listen to Episode 268 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast to hear our full episode dedicated to chronic absenteeism and learn more about SchoolStatus Attend. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
Today we explore the hidden struggles faced by low-income students at elite colleges, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest is Anthony Abraham Jack, author of "The Privileged Poor," who sheds light on the often-overlooked challenges these students encounter. Jack's new book, "Class Dismissed," shifts focus to how external inequalities still affect students' college experiences. He argues that highly selective universities, despite their vast resources, often fail to support marginalized students adequately, prioritizing performative diversity over substantive help. Jack calls for universities to reassess their policies and genuinely support their most vulnerable students. He offers actionable suggestions for change - calling his new book both “a critique of what happened” and “an invitation about what could be.”
Envision a classroom where transitions between activities are seamless, students are actively engaged, and their cognitive and social-emotional development is consistently nurtured. This vision becomes a reality with the integration of sound-making activities. These activities facilitate smoother transitions and play a crucial role in enhancing executive functioning skills, promoting active listening, and encouraging mindfulness. Their impact in diverse classrooms, supporting children with varying language abilities and behavioral needs, is significant. In Episode 267 of Class Dismissed, we delve into this transformative teaching method with Hayes Greenfield—an accomplished saxophonist, composer, and educator based in New York City. Greenfield is also the founder of CreativeSoundPlay.com. His platform offers a play-based learning system for early childhood educators, focusing on sound-making activities to enrich classroom dynamics. Through a comprehensive guide and engaging workshops, Creative Sound Play transforms routine transitions into educational experiences that foster mindfulness, active listening, and cognitive growth. Listen to Episode 267 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast to hear how Greenfield uses sound as a tool in the classroom. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton POORHAMMER MERCH! https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer HORDE MODE: https://discord.gg/ZwASQMqQZS On this week's episode, Brad and Eric get together to find out each faction's best equivalent for one of the most important parts of the army: the tank! RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Every Faction's Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-p4AUDNDTPZPyMnEf1NHvRwb6DPOnj1M Soul Grinder Conversions: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/09/16/this-coven-of-converted-soul-grinders-has-a-daemon-engine-for-every-occasion/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:15 - Intro 01:12 - Thanks and Blame Bricky 04:10 - Our Role Student - Leman Russ Battle Tank 05:06 - Berilio's Painting Skills 05:50 - The Leman Russ Characteristics 07:28 - Astra Militarum 09:43 - Adepta Sororitas 10:52 - Adeptus Custodes 14:44 - Adeptus Mechanicus 17:08 - Grey Knights 19:14 - Imperial Knights 21:28 - Space Marines 23:49 - Chaos Daemons 27:28 - Chaos Knights 29:12 - Chaos Space Marines 30:01 - Death Guard 32:17 - Thousand Sons 34:30 - World Eaters 36:42 - Aeldari 38:08 - Drukhari 39:26 - Genestealer Cults 41:19 - Leagues of Votann 44:16 - Necrons 46:28 - Orks 48:50 - Tau Empire 50:16 - Tyranids 52:34 - Class Dismissed 53:43 - Outro SHOW LINKS: Poorhammer YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoorhammerpodcast Poorhammer Website: https://www.solelysingleton.com/feed/poorhammer Our Producers for April: Brandon Janky DemolitionMann DrLace Jan Geisse Joel Rachels Matel Michael DiLullo Rock The Fucking God Emperor of Mankind Our Biggest Supporters: 4K_Fart 99Nines Adrian Franke Alex Fuja All knighter Andreas BedlamsNemesis Beff Jezos Cameron R Chroma Veil Craig Judge Cube1359 Dash Gaming Dominick Colacicco DragonEgg Edward Lawrence Ellis Corten Ethan Gerard Ezelvor Finn Smailes Gathering Clouds Grundle Bundle Gyarados HypherionTV Iaian Iron Father Jacob Gibson Jarek Sorensen Jarrett DiPerna Jaydon Joell kalex Kiwifruitbird kylethewarrior L'Etranger (Lukus) Matthew Tsushima Michael Melcher Mixolydius MoistToast Monkey218 morfiel55 Nick DeFeo Nicky Nj harlan OwlBeeBark Protius7331 Quinnchester Rookie XP Samuel Summerfield Scott Gray SeveredSage Squerson The Marine who plays Tau Thecrusader13 TheUlamog Tobias VarthaMark Vaultguardian Yassir ZAZOU Our Supporters: 10,001 Games admiral stiffplank Aizengale Alan Townshend-Carter Alexander Prentiss AMF2032 Andrew Pope anpespi Antares Anthony Annweiler ArmTheHomeless Asuka Lang.String Austin J Bell BadBadger Bald Blart Banana Dad bigb293 Bitterness745 BlankSlate BrownDog2 BulletSponge7 Call-me-vito Cameron Rigby cecropic Cephalopope Certified Unfunny César Almeida Chad Blackford chaosheaven23 Chris H. Christopher Polly Christopher Winn Corran Gautier Crisis Faith Damian Preciado Daniel Ashe DankBonkRipper69 Dicedragon777 dixoniii DocProfMahogany Dr. Battle Drad DrCake Drowsy Eamon echoes act zero Ed Yoon Edgemassa EldritchBee Emanuel Ström EnchanterAedan Eric Kelly Eric Lapchenko Ethan Mazurek Evan Langlois Falcon Kirby Fooby Gage Nevins Gaige Parrott gbrell Geoffrey Bowser George McC GilgameshVS. 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PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton POORHAMMER MERCH! https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer HORDE MODE: https://discord.gg/ZwASQMqQZS On this week's episode, Brad and Eric get together to find out each faction's best equivalent for one of the most important parts of the army: the tank! RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Every Faction's Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-p4AUDNDTPZPyMnEf1NHvRwb6DPOnj1M Soul Grinder Conversions: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/09/16/this-coven-of-converted-soul-grinders-has-a-daemon-engine-for-every-occasion/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:15 - Intro 01:12 - Thanks and Blame Bricky 04:10 - Our Role Student - Leman Russ Battle Tank 05:06 - Berilio's Painting Skills 05:50 - The Leman Russ Characteristics 07:28 - Astra Militarum 09:43 - Adepta Sororitas 10:52 - Adeptus Custodes 14:44 - Adeptus Mechanicus 17:08 - Grey Knights 19:14 - Imperial Knights 21:28 - Space Marines 23:49 - Chaos Daemons 27:28 - Chaos Knights 29:12 - Chaos Space Marines 30:01 - Death Guard 32:17 - Thousand Sons 34:30 - World Eaters 36:42 - Aeldari 38:08 - Drukhari 39:26 - Genestealer Cults 41:19 - Leagues of Votann 44:16 - Necrons 46:28 - Orks 48:50 - Tau Empire 50:16 - Tyranids 52:34 - Class Dismissed 53:43 - Outro SHOW LINKS: Poorhammer YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoorhammerpodcast Poorhammer Website: https://www.solelysingleton.com/feed/poorhammer Our Producers for April: Brandon Janky DemolitionMann DrLace Jan Geisse Joel Rachels Matel Michael DiLullo Rock The Fucking God Emperor of Mankind Our Biggest Supporters: 4K_Fart 99Nines Adrian Franke Alex Fuja All knighter Andreas BedlamsNemesis Beff Jezos Cameron R Chroma Veil Craig Judge Cube1359 Dash Gaming Dominick Colacicco DragonEgg Edward Lawrence Ellis Corten Ethan Gerard Ezelvor Finn Smailes Gathering Clouds Grundle Bundle Gyarados HypherionTV Iaian Iron Father Jacob Gibson Jarek Sorensen Jarrett DiPerna Jaydon Joell kalex Kiwifruitbird kylethewarrior L'Etranger (Lukus) Matthew Tsushima Michael Melcher Mixolydius MoistToast Monkey218 morfiel55 Nick DeFeo Nicky Nj harlan OwlBeeBark Protius7331 Quinnchester Rookie XP Samuel Summerfield Scott Gray SeveredSage Squerson The Marine who plays Tau Thecrusader13 TheUlamog Tobias VarthaMark Vaultguardian Yassir ZAZOU Our Supporters: 10,001 Games admiral stiffplank Aizengale Alan Townshend-Carter Alexander Prentiss AMF2032 Andrew Pope anpespi Antares Anthony Annweiler ArmTheHomeless Asuka Lang.String Austin J Bell BadBadger Bald Blart Banana Dad bigb293 Bitterness745 BlankSlate BrownDog2 BulletSponge7 Call-me-vito Cameron Rigby cecropic Cephalopope Certified Unfunny César Almeida Chad Blackford chaosheaven23 Chris H. Christopher Polly Christopher Winn Corran Gautier Crisis Faith Damian Preciado Daniel Ashe DankBonkRipper69 Dicedragon777 dixoniii DocProfMahogany Dr. Battle Drad DrCake Drowsy Eamon echoes act zero Ed Yoon Edgemassa EldritchBee Emanuel Ström EnchanterAedan Eric Kelly Eric Lapchenko Ethan Mazurek Evan Langlois Falcon Kirby Fooby Gage Nevins Gaige Parrott gbrell Geoffrey Bowser George McC GilgameshVS. Grant Lambert Gunfrigginbelieveable Henry Podgorski IMayBeCanadian Imogen Islingr317 Ivan Kong J Jabbar Haider Jack Clifford Jack Saggese Jackston Jake Lancaster Jake Palicki James Abell Jared Kemmerling Jarrod Williams Jawnny Jeff JeFF Stumpo Jeff Wong JimElone Joey Weela John Lillo John Nakar Jordan Strunk Joshua Galvez Joshua Rosenthal Julie Low Justen Davidson Kaalia Kaden Matuszewski Kawaii demon cat AJ Kazarik Killowatt KitsuneCurator Kizna Krimpey kyhariel Lame One Landscape Laurie Ruberl LennyFaceLarry Leopard Local Thallid lordmilitant LuckyLexi Maciej Piwowarczyk MadMax997 Mae Ember Malte Mao Marco Fubini Marcos Pereira Mathieu Rodrigue Matthew Burke Max McFloss michael ernst Michael Frazier Michael Kratochvil michael robinson Michael Sullivan Michael Vincent Mikal Mandichak Mister Zealous MossDragon . Mrnapoleon01 Nathan Simas Nicholas Nussbaum Nick Podrebarac Night Running NightTrace Norman Conquest Octavious Du'Tolan OG Fili Ol' Slappy OlivierSC oreio8991 Patrick Peter Bennett Phrenologer Planetgirl Platinum Alias Promethius ratbeast83 Red_Tx RevolverGunman Riley Goddard Robb H McConnell Roberto Lira RPGrenade Ryan Shaw Sailehaem Samdroid Sashizzl Sawed Off Laser Schaaf Scrubbing SCRUNGUS Sean Lein Selcar Seraph XIII Shady Cyanide shashi Sleazy P Martini Snot Lite SofaLordOfCouch Sol SolidBlock Solonite Someradom Person Spootyone Stefan Skliarov Stephen Witham Steven Walsh StompyBoi Stormy T-Diddy That Little Skaven thatmoiety TheBustinJustin themooserix Thenoble117 TheOOFVideoWasPOGSoThisIsWhy Thomas Williams tim albon tongole Karanu Trey Holguin Trog Turbo Waifu TurquoiseTempest TyrisUnbreakable UnkindlyRook VinosScum Voegelnator VValmartgreeter Waymaker Werner 'Illindi' Wallman WhiteHammer Will Wagner William Thomas willisbetter XsandmanunitedX . Zaveris Zeed Zeffy Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address. Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRuler Eric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnekuoSora Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Show Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Licensed Music Used By This Program: “Night Out” by LiQWYD CC BY “Thursday & Snow (Reprise)” by Blank & Kytt CC BY “First Class” by Peyruis CC BY “Funky Souls” by Amaria CC BY
Barkley summer semester course for those who flunked human sexuality 101. By zachattack163 and adapted for this platform. Listen to the ► Podcast At Steamy Stories. Alexis walks the short distance from student parking, to the Health Sciences building. It's late in June and the campus is almost a ghost town. She‘s glad of that, because she doesn't want anyone to know she's having to make up a course in order to enroll in fall classes and begin her sophomore year. Why had her fundamentalist mother's repressed sexuality become her damn disability! At least now that she's living with her aunt & uncle, in this college town; she can start learning, and unlearning. But remedial human sexuality? Why the heck is that class so hard to comprehend? Maybe if she was a slut, then she'd at least have some familiarity and practice? The virgin college student wants her secret kept that way. She walks into the designated room. It's a lecture bowl with seating for 100, but less than a dozen students are in the room. She sees them scattered in the first two rows, down near the front. “Good afternoon students.” The male & female professors soon greeted the freshmen. The small assortment of students sat in the lecture bowl, mostly fidgeting and looking at the unusual furniture in a lecture bowl. The male professor pressed a button near the chalk board, which remotely locked the doors. Then he began handing out the syllabus as the female professor wrote some names on the board. “My name is Doctor Phoebe Garza, PhD. Our other instructor is Doctor Antonio Garza, my husband of 7 years.” “Let's be honest about why you're here. For whatever reasons, you didn't attain the required human sexuality credit during your first two semesters. In order to enroll for fall classes, you'll need to pass this in the summer session.” The pit of the lecture bowl room was reset without the customary classroom tables, lectern, and common furnishings. Instead, the instructional aids included; a chaise lounge, a Leather sofa, and a sturdy oak table and several cushioned desk chairs aligning the side walls, below the chalkboard. The middle of the pit also had what looks like a 12x12 purple wrestling mat. On the front floor row of the student seating, on the pit floor, the usual chairs & tables were replaced by four upholstered sofas in a semi-circle, with large plush bath blankets covering the seat cushions. The unique layout of the lecture ‘bowl' auditorium used for this class. “To help you, we reviewed your academic records and with the help of guidance counselors, we determined that kinetic learning might be a more effective mode for several of you.” Phoebe Garza said, in a relaxed conversational tone. Her Summer outfit and sandals only added to the informality. “That is why you were given this opportunity to fulfill your requisite credit with this alternative class. But If you don't get your Human Sexuality credit through this class, you can retake the standard one oh one course early next month.” In the same way we employ lab sessions for many of our science classes, we're going to add that component to this particular experimental course offering. Many of you probably had learning experiences where the textbook words came to life, only after you put the theories to practice in a science lab. So, the two of us studied some clinical papers from an Amsterdam university, and we collaborated to develop this teaching concept. But instead of using lab animals to study behavioral concepts, All of us will become the lab specimens for this attempt to bring all of you academically, back up to the rest of the upcoming sophomore class.” Mrs. Garza continued; ”It's not often that I get to teach with my husband. He is a research scientist. He rarely teaches a college class to undergrads. But this class is also part of an ongoing research, so we're all going to learn a lot, this summer session. “Now class today we are going to begin our Human Sexuality introduction,” said Mrs. Garza, the very attractive human sexuality professor. She was sitting next to her husband on the rectangular sturdy table in front of the chalkboard, leaning back on her hands. A beautiful woman, she exuded warm sensuality. Mr. Garza now stood & lectured the 12 students for the first time, still having a slight accent of his Barcelona upbringing. His polo shirt, khaki trousers, & Birkenstock sandals presented an unspoken message of informality from the professor. “Now, before you joined this class, you were required to sign a form, that doesn't allow you to tell anyone what happens, in this class. So, has everyone brought in their signed forms and medical documents to class, today?” asked Mr. Garza. “Please hold yours up when you have it.” All the students nodded their heads to show that they had their forms. Mr. Garza began retrieving the forms from the students. "Well that's good" said Mrs. Garza, “Now, the reason we asked you to get those forms and documents signed; is because this is to prove that you have passed your eighteenth birthday; and because this is going to be a very different kind of human sexuality class from the kinds of classes you have been in before, you all have been checked in the last 2 weeks for an STD or other communicable disease. Am I correct, everyone?” Mrs. Garza looked each student and waited for an affirmation from each of them. Then she continued; “ All females are successfully using birth control in a daily pill form for 6 weeks or more. Am I correct, ladies?” Each of the 6 females affirmed this fact, one by one. “And lastly, your documents say that you all assume your responsibilities in this class, and understand your risks. Does anyone have a question or concern about those risks and responsibilities? None? Okay, let's begin.” Session One "Class, we want you all to be very comfortable in the lab. Sexuality on a college campus does have risks. For this class we have taken great effort to protect you from those possibilities. This is the safest environment we can provide you, but you have to trust each other. You start by respecting and caring for each other and showing sensitivity to everyone taking this class with you.” “Usually, labs require special protective gear. But for our labs, the opposite is true. And we want you all to become comfortable with your sexuality and we feel that the best way for all of you to do this is with full participation in the class,” said Mr. Garza. “No outsider is allowed to visit or audit this class. All electronics you carry in with you, need to be stored in the plastic tub below the chalkboard. It's not a matter of me not trusting you. It's Phoebe and I protecting you from being recorded or otherwise exposed and deprived of your privacy. by imposing the same rules on everyone, including Phoebe and myself. Not even the chancellor or the regents. This class is designed with the 12 of you in mind. But you need to be fully involved, immersed. Without full participation, you will not pass this class. Is everyone clear on this?” Everyone nodded. Antonio turned to Phoebe to finish the orientation. Phoebe stepped toward the middle sofas which were just on the other side of the partition wall from the elevated lecture seating chairs; then resumed; “We've said a lot about trust and respect. It's for this reason. In order for everyone to fully participate we are going to require everyone participating in the class to remain naked at all times while lessons are in session,” Mrs. Garza told the students. The class all began to talk at once protesting the fact that they were going to have to be naked in class. “Now calm down class. I know all of you may be temporarily uncomfortable with being naked in front of your fellow classmates, but believe me, this will help you become more comfortable with your sexuality,” said Mr. Garza “ “And to make all of you feel more comfortable,” Mrs. Garza added. Antonio and I will also be staying naked for the duration of the lessons, also.” With that both Mr. and Mrs. Garza began taking off all of their clothes. The students stopped their clamoring when they saw Phoebe Garza's swaying breasts swing free of her purple lace bra. About the same time, Antonio Garza's black thong briefs made a grand appearance as his trousers fell to the floor. Phoebe slipped out of her purple lace panties and sat back down on the wooden table. She even spread her lags to show off the ‘landing strip' of her pussy. When Antonio slid his thong down and stepped out of them, he hooked the waistband with a thumb, then stretched the thong with the other hand. He aimed at Mrs. Garza and shot her in the boobs, This playfulness helped the students relax and even elicited a few chuckles. Once they had finished undressing they stood before the class completely naked and needless to say every eye in the classroom was focused on the two naked professors in front of them, or at least on certain parts of them. Every male student's eyes were focused on Mrs. Garza' large 36DD breasts, while all of the female students were focused on Mr. Garza's large swaying penis hanging between his legs which was about seven inches long even in its somewhat flaccid state. Both of the professors had trimmed their pubic bushes, but were not completely bald. “Now as you can see we are perfectly comfortable with our nudity, and we want you to be as comfortable with your nudity as we are with ours,” Mrs. Garza told the students, as she held up her matching undies and her hubby's thong up in the air. “When you've removed all your clothing, leave it there and come into the pit & sit on the sofas, so we can begin the lessons.” “Now get those clothes off. Come on let's get a move on,” Mr. Garza stood & ordered the students. That ‘broke the ice' and a few guys started stripping down. Erika and Bethany both joined in the communal disrobing. This was quickly followed by the rest of the students beginning to remove all of their clothing. Some of the students struggled with taking off their last items because they continued to pay attention to their naked teachers at the front of the classroom. Devon was struggling because of his social disabilities. Female social interaction typically terrifies him. He's been working on the problem ever since he dropped out of the 2nd semester human sexuality class, last February. Last winter, just talking about genitals with classmates was too much for him. Devon saw Bruce step past him, buck naked in all his glory. Bruce looks like a Greek wrestler. Bruce found a seat on the end sofa and sat. Devon then saw Bethany at the other side of the room get up. Her massive boobs swayed as she descended the steps into the pit. She sat at the end of one of the two center sofas. the other girls seemed to follow in a group, taking up the center sofas. Bruce & Bethany are both very accomplished college athletes. Their daily routines include plenty of nakedness in the athletic showers & locker rooms. But for Alexis and the other ladies, it took them a lot of courage. It's not that Alexis didn't want to comply. She was determined to make up for 18 years of shame & suppression of many things her mother condemned. Going to movies, Dancing, rock music, etcetera. But this coed nakedness was her boldest act of defiance against her mother's extreme ways. Devon's apprehensions and distractions were not helping matters. Once the last gal, Alexis, was descending to the pit; Devon made his grand appearance. The girls all dropped their jaws and watched Devon's 10 inch rod spring back and forth horizontally and he took the last available seat at the end of the end sofa. Devon thought he was really smart by walking around the back of the sofa, but as he rounded the far end, he emerged in full frontal exposition for the whole class to appreciate. He waved to everyone, but not with his hands. His cock exuberantly waved to a watching classroom. Now all of the students were naked in the pit of the lecture bowl, most of the students were shyly covering their genitals. A few of the girls regretted their choice of seating. They all felt like their tits were on display. They guys were on the sofas at each end of the oval-shaped pit., and able to watch the professors while perusing the six sets of tits on the middle 2 sofas. Erika, although, loved the attention. Her buxom curves were a source of sexual pride. While the two petite ladies, Alexis and Elizabeth, on either end of her sofa, had their arms crossed over their bosoms, She had her arms crossed under her D cup rack. She even hiked up her arms to hoist her natural tits higher! “All right; Let's all give our classmates some all applause for joining us in bravely disrobing.” Antonio said as he and Phoebe began clapping. The students sheepishly joined in. This was followed by some relaxed breathing and less nervousness, generally. “Now that all of you are naked we are going to go over the first thing that happens to begin the sexual cycle; arousal,” said Mr. Garza. “Who can tell me what the signs of arousal are in a man?” Mrs. Garza asked the class. Devon, a slightly nerdy looking student raised his hand, having already revealed what looked like an impressive erection he was trying to hide under his hand. “Yes Devon?” Mrs. Garza said. “Well the most obvious signs of arousal in a man is, that his penis will become hard and erect, which is known as an erection,” recited Devon; “another sign of arousal in a man is that his testicles will swell as they prepare to release semen.” “Yes, excellent! That is correct, Devon,” said Mrs. Garza. Bethany gave him a thumbs up. Devon smiled, then rolled his eyes in a ‘ah shucks admission. “Now, there are many different ways to get a man aroused and cause him to have an erection. The first and most obvious way, which I'm sure many of you young men are experiencing, is seeing a naked woman.” Mr Garza stated. Phoebe ignored the signals between the students. “I'm sure that since I took off my clothes many of you began to have an erection, which was only increased when your fellow female classmates also took off their clothes; so you should not be ashamed about having an erection right now.” “Ladies, you should not be offended, either.” Phoebe emphasized. “It is a compliment of your sexuality. It doesn't mean a man is anything other than normal & healthy. Be proud that you're appealing! I am! A man's physiology responds to his 5 senses. He gets erect without making a decision to. It comes naturally from what his 5 senses absorb, and how much of you he absorbs. Antonio added; “As you can see I am also beginning to produce an erection from seeing my wife and all these lovely young ladies naked,” said Mr. Garza as he stood up off the table, which prompted many of the female students to look at his hardening penis, which was now pointed almost straight out and had increased in both length and thickness. “Ah, did you say ‘beginning to'? Honney, your pole's been waving to get our attention for the past 10 minutes. Am I right, girls?” Nervous giggles were heard from the 6 blushing young women. “Point taken,” Antonio conceded. “We will discuss other ways you can cause arousal, but for now could someone tell me about what arousal looks like, in a woman,” Mr. Garza asked. Michelle, a brunette girl of average height raised her right hand, while she continued to use her left hand to try and cover her full C-cup breasts. “Yes Michelle,” said Mr. Garza. “Well when a women gets aroused, her nipples get hard and erect, and um, sometimes; her breasts swell so that they appear fuller. Oh, uh, and her vagina begins to get wet, and hot, and sticky,” Michelle said nervously. “That is correct, Michelle,” said Mrs. Garza “I'm sure many of you young ladies are beginning to feel several of these sensations. Now, women also get aroused by seeing a naked man, particularly if he is sporting an erection, but it usually takes slightly more to get a woman aroused. Women need more intimate sensations to become fully aroused, such as kissing and caressing from their partner.” “We are now going to begin the rest of our discussion about how men and women become more aroused,” said Mr. Garza. “I notice many of you are subconsciously fidgeting. Part of our discussion about arousal will involve talking about masturbation, so if any of you feel the need, we would encourage you to masturbate during this discussion. We placed a box of tissues on each sofa. Please grab a few and pass the box to those by you.” As the students each grabbed a wad of tissues, Phoebe continued; “You may need them. If that makes any of you feel uncomfortable, change your attitude. It's important that none of you do or say anything which hampers another student's learning experience.” “Now the completion of arousal and the sexual cycle is when you experience an orgasm,” said Mrs. Garza. “For men, this results in the ejaculation of semen from the penis. I'm sure most of you young men have experienced this sensation, through masturbation for instance. But it is even better if you have a partner bring you to orgasm. I am now going to demonstrate this to all of you, while using my husband as an example.” Then Mrs. Garza approached her husband, who was sitting with his legs dangling off the end of the table; and began to make out with him. She gave his a slow, wet kiss while caressing his chest, ass, and thighs. After she had kissed him for a while she reached down and grabbed his penis with one hand, which was now fully erect. As she stopped kissing her husband for a moment she turned back to the class and said, “Now, I am going to stroke my husband's penis, which is commonly known as a hand job.” Mr. Garza reclined, resting on his elbows. The girls were entranced. “Now girls, you want to make sure the man is feeling pleasure from this and it is not too dry and causing painful friction on his tender skin” Mrs. Garza continued to stroke her husband's penis while the students, especially the female students, stared intently at her pleasuring her husband's ‘flagpole'. A young girl named Erika, began shaking a bit from an orgasm as she had one hand between her legs and the other hand pleasuring one of her nipples on her large D-cup breasts. Mr. Garza began to moan louder as his wife slowly and firmly stroked his penis. “Now students, you will notice that Mr. Garza is moaning louder this means that he is probably close to having an orgasm. Ladies, another thing you should notice is that a man's testicles will keep drawing closer to his body. This is another indication that the man is about to cum. Now Mr. Garza should cum soon so I especially want you ladies to pay attention so you know what happens when a man ejaculates.” As Mrs. Garza stroked a bit faster, she used her thumb to rub the underside of Mr. Garza's tip. Soon he began breathing and moaning very loudly and suddenly began ejaculating, having a very good orgasm, with tree shots of semen blasting into the air and falling on his torso.. Mrs. Garza continued steady stroking her husband's penis until his orgasm was completed. As Mr. Garza laid down on the table to relax, Mrs. Garza again addressed the class. “Now you have seen what happens when a man has an orgasm. Ladies, one thing for you to know is that if you are giving a man a hand job you want to make sure you continue stroking his penis until his orgasm is complete. You don't want to stop right as he starts ejaculating, because that will cause his orgasm to stop sooner, and you want to make sure you give him as good of an orgasm as you can. Any questions class?” Alexis a shy, short girl with nice B-cup breasts and long nipples raised her hand. “Yes Alexis?” Mrs. Garza asked. “What was that white stuff coming out of his penis?” Alexis obviously had next to zero information on human sexuality. She just couldn't comprehend the male anatomy from the textbooks, last fall. So what happened to Mr. Garza totally confounded her. “That is a very good question, Alexis. That is called semen. When a man is having sex with you and he ejaculates inside your vagina, his semen carries sperm to your eggs, and may cause you to become pregnant. For those of you ladies who have never experienced having a man ejaculate inside you it is an amazing feeling and you will all experience it in this course.” Now Alexis was starting to understand the textbooks! Her fundamentalist private school didn't teach sex ed, and her mother told her that sex is nasty. Perhaps that's why her father left the marriage when Alexis was just 2, and she never knew him? Mrs. Garza looked back at her husband. “Honey, are you ready to continue with the lesson?” Mrs. Garza asked her husband, who just sat up and cleaned up. “Yes, I am ready to continue now,” Mr. Garza replied. He stepped down and tossed the tissues in the trash can. “Now we are going to show what happens when a woman has an orgasm.” Mrs. Garza climbed on the end of the table and laid back. .Her husband came over behind the table, facing the students, and caressed her legs. “Now boys, before you begin directly pleasuring a women's vagina. You can start by kissing a woman's neck and once you do that for a while. You can move down to her breasts. Now each woman is different so make sure that you pay attention to her signals to see whether she is enjoying what you are doing. Women are much more aroused by touch than by visuals. I know that my wife's breasts are very sensitive and she loves it when I pay attention to her breasts. What I like to do is kiss around the edge of my wife's breasts and slowly make my way to her nipples. This usually drives her crazy.” “Oh babe stop just talking about it and get over here and kiss me,” his wife said in anticipation. Mr. Garza then leaned over and began kissing his wife while reaching one hand over and down to fondle her far breast. It was drooping naturally over her ribs, in full view of the students. The nipple rose to a considerable height, in a stiff erection.. He continued to kiss his and eventually broke apart from her lips to start kissing her neck. He continued kissing his way down her body making his way toward her breasts. He started kissing the near breast while groping the other and Mrs. Garza started moaning louder. He then began paying more attention to her nipples, which only increased her arousal. The students started becoming even more excited as they watched their teacher pleasure his wife. The arousal became too much for a couple of the boys and they began ejaculating into their tissues. Bethany grabbed the tissue box and stuffed a large wad between her thighs. Then she resumed her own nipple stimulation, while vicariously experiencing the demonstration she was watching.. Mr. Garza turned back around to address the class. “Now class I am about to show you what is commonly known as fingering a woman. I'm sure several of you young women know what this is like and so I especially want the young men to pay attention so they know what they are doing with a woman. Now the first thing you want to do is make sure the woman has a very wet vagina. You do this by rubbing your finger along the lips of a woman's vagina.” He then demonstrated this on his wife, which brought about a very happy moan from her. “Now once you have determined that the woman is properly aroused you can insert your finger inside of her. You usually want to start with only one finger but you can add more fingers depending on what the woman wants. Her vagina opens wider after she is aroused.” He then inserted his fingers inside his wife and began pleasuring her. “Now in order to make sure a woman reaches orgasm you want to keep paying attention to what she likes. The best way to know if a woman has reached her orgasm is that you will feel her vaginal muscles gripping your finger or if you are having sex you will feel them gripping your penis. This is an amazing thing to feel especially if it happens while you are ejaculating.” Mrs. Garza then began experiencing an orgasm and her legs shook with pleasure. This final sexual display was too much for the rest of the ladies as most of them began having orgasms of their own, including Erika arriving at her second orgasm of the class time. Class Dismissed As his wife began coming down from her orgasm Mr. Garza addressed the class one last time. “Now I want you all to think about what you learned today and if you are comfortable enough you can put some of what you learned into practice. However, our class time is up, so you can all get dressed and we'll call it a day. Our next session will be longer than today was. Please pay attention to good grooming and hygiene.” As the students began dressing, Mr. Garza added one last instruction; “Remember that we want you all to feel safe and respected. if anyone is found to have disclosed any information to anyone outside this classroom, including who is enrolled; You'll be removed from the group and given an F for the course. This class is a success only if you feel safe, respected, & encouraged by everyone. We intend to honor that trust. Is everyone okay with that?” The students, especially several ladies; were in no hurry to get up. When they did, they all dumped several wads of tissue in the trash can under the end table which was between the middle sofas. It was very quiet in the room as the students dressed. In the last hour, they had experienced a mind-blowing session of instruction and demonstrations. The professors talked quietly about the session while sitting on the table. They stayed naked and deep in conversation. After all the students had all dressed, Mrs. Garza allowed them to open the doors to leave. After the 12 students left the classroom, Antonio relocked the doors & walked over to his gorgeous wife who was still naked, sitting with her bare ass on the end of the wooden table. "Well that was an interesting lesson. I think I'm really going to enjoy this class,” he told his wife as he pushed a lock of her hair behind her ears and began to kiss her. She spread her legs for him. “Yeah I bet you loved having all those beautiful, young, naked girls staring at your big cock while they pleasured themselves as I stroked you, especially that one girl with the big tits that had an orgasm while I was stroking you,” his wife responded as he began to kiss down her neck. She also reached down to find that his penis was getting hard again. “Really, I was too engrossed in you pleasuring to be aware of their pleasures. But yes, it was fantastic to see those young women naked. I'm sure you enjoyed seeing all those young men stroking their cocks as they stared at your big breasts.” To emphasize his point he then leaned in and started kissing and fondling his wife's large breasts. She continued to pull on his hard cock as she responded. “Yes several of them do have very nice cocks. That nerdy kid, Devon, looked like he was packing some serious meat, and did you see the big head on that one kid's cock? You know how much I love a big cock head,” as she rubbed her thumb over her husband's large cock head. “Well then I guess it's a good thing I can provide that for you. Are you ready for it?” Antonio asked, as he rubbed his finger across her slit, feeling how moist she was for him. “God yes! Fuck me now, please!" He reached down and grabbed his very hard cock and pushed it into his wife. "Oh yes; your pussy feels so good, baby; I love how it grabs my cock.” “That's because your cock is so big. I love how deep it goes inside me,” she moaned in response as he continued to thrust into her. “I can feel your cock pulsating inside of me. Are you still thinking about those sexy, beautiful, young girls, babe?” “I might be,” he responded with a twinkle in his eye and grin on his face, “like you're not thinking about those young men and their hard young cocks?” “Okay, you're right. Watching them stroke their young cocks earlier, turned me on so much. I'm still so turned on that I think I'm going to come very soon.” “Good baby, because I'm about to shoot another huge load into your pussy,” he moaned into her ear as he continued thrusting into her while groping her huge breasts. “Oh god, yes! Make me feel that big dick spurting deep inside me. Oh god, I'm cumming!” Phoebe squealed as she wrapped her arms and legs around her Antonio, as she pushed him deeper inside of her as she had another very powerful orgasm. He also began to moan louder, as he emptied his balls deep inside his wife. He held her tightly and stayed deeply thrusted within her for a few silent minutes. When they both began to calm down from their mutual orgasms. Antonio looked deep into his wife's eyes, and brushed her hair as his dick began to soften inside of her. “Yes this is definitely going to be a great summer,” he said to her. She looked back up at him and simply said, “Oh yeah! And we get paid to teach this class! Session Two Bethany was the last to arrive, but she was still early. She took more time this morning to wax her mound, and she had to do it a second time, because her dyslexia led to misunderstanding the package instructions. She hopes none of her cycling teammates and dorm sisters find out she's in this course. She told them she took a part time job, working for a professor in the health sciences building. She's rather active, sexually, but doesn't do well learning from textbooks. She relies on her study groups in these ‘book-learning' classes. She knows human sexuality very well, but often does very poorly on written tests. All the students gradually proceeded to enter the classroom once the door was unlocked. When all were present, Professor Phoebe Garza pressed the remote door lock, and the students were instructed to remove their garments up in the riser seats, then come down to the pit (a k a main floor), and find a seat on one of the four upholstered sofas facing the front. The professors also stripped and left their items behind the burgundy leather sofa, in the corner of the pit. Mr. Garza commented to his fellow professor, that no one dropped the class, and they all showed positive signs of eagerness to get the most out of the class. The two professors were standing at the front of the classroom, completely naked. The students all undressed and left all personal items in the student desks, then came down to sit in the sofas, until all their classmates were seated on a sofa, ready to begin. There was a marked improvement in the students' appearance, today. Several students had much less pubic hair. The gals all had paid more attention to grooming, cosmetics, and hair accessories. Some wore earrings or short necklaces. The guys were all clean, shaven, and smelled great. A couple guys even sported gold chains. The gals smelled fresh and flowery. No one came late, and were waiting at the door even before the professors had the classroom unlocked. The professors noted the good hygiene and were glad they didn't need to address the topic further. Mrs. Garza addressed the class, "Now class, for today our lesson will focus on oral sex. Now who can tell me what it means to have oral sex?” Bethany raised her hand, leaving her spectacular breasts exposed for all the boys in the classroom to see. “Well, oral sex is when you use your mouth to pleasure your partner,” she said as she started to touch her pussy a bit. “That's correct, Bethany. Now oral sex is commonly known by different names. For instance when a woman is giving a man oral sex it is commonly known as a blowjob or the latin word fellatio,” said Mr. Garza ,whose cock was already starting to get hard from seeing his attractive young students naked and the talk of oral sex. “Also when a man gives oral sex to a woman it is commonly referred to as eating pussy or the latin word cunnilingus,” Mrs. Garza told the class. To be continued. By zachattack163 for Literotica
Barkley summer semester course for those who flunked human sexuality 101. By zachattack163 and adapted for this platform. Listen to the ► Podcast At Steamy Stories. Alexis walks the short distance from student parking, to the Health Sciences building. It's late in June and the campus is almost a ghost town. She‘s glad of that, because she doesn't want anyone to know she's having to make up a course in order to enroll in fall classes and begin her sophomore year. Why had her fundamentalist mother's repressed sexuality become her damn disability! At least now that she's living with her aunt & uncle, in this college town; she can start learning, and unlearning. But remedial human sexuality? Why the heck is that class so hard to comprehend? Maybe if she was a slut, then she'd at least have some familiarity and practice? The virgin college student wants her secret kept that way. She walks into the designated room. It's a lecture bowl with seating for 100, but less than a dozen students are in the room. She sees them scattered in the first two rows, down near the front. “Good afternoon students.” The male & female professors soon greeted the freshmen. The small assortment of students sat in the lecture bowl, mostly fidgeting and looking at the unusual furniture in a lecture bowl. The male professor pressed a button near the chalk board, which remotely locked the doors. Then he began handing out the syllabus as the female professor wrote some names on the board. “My name is Doctor Phoebe Garza, PhD. Our other instructor is Doctor Antonio Garza, my husband of 7 years.” “Let's be honest about why you're here. For whatever reasons, you didn't attain the required human sexuality credit during your first two semesters. In order to enroll for fall classes, you'll need to pass this in the summer session.” The pit of the lecture bowl room was reset without the customary classroom tables, lectern, and common furnishings. Instead, the instructional aids included; a chaise lounge, a Leather sofa, and a sturdy oak table and several cushioned desk chairs aligning the side walls, below the chalkboard. The middle of the pit also had what looks like a 12x12 purple wrestling mat. On the front floor row of the student seating, on the pit floor, the usual chairs & tables were replaced by four upholstered sofas in a semi-circle, with large plush bath blankets covering the seat cushions. The unique layout of the lecture ‘bowl' auditorium used for this class. “To help you, we reviewed your academic records and with the help of guidance counselors, we determined that kinetic learning might be a more effective mode for several of you.” Phoebe Garza said, in a relaxed conversational tone. Her Summer outfit and sandals only added to the informality. “That is why you were given this opportunity to fulfill your requisite credit with this alternative class. But If you don't get your Human Sexuality credit through this class, you can retake the standard one oh one course early next month.” In the same way we employ lab sessions for many of our science classes, we're going to add that component to this particular experimental course offering. Many of you probably had learning experiences where the textbook words came to life, only after you put the theories to practice in a science lab. So, the two of us studied some clinical papers from an Amsterdam university, and we collaborated to develop this teaching concept. But instead of using lab animals to study behavioral concepts, All of us will become the lab specimens for this attempt to bring all of you academically, back up to the rest of the upcoming sophomore class.” Mrs. Garza continued; ”It's not often that I get to teach with my husband. He is a research scientist. He rarely teaches a college class to undergrads. But this class is also part of an ongoing research, so we're all going to learn a lot, this summer session. “Now class today we are going to begin our Human Sexuality introduction,” said Mrs. Garza, the very attractive human sexuality professor. She was sitting next to her husband on the rectangular sturdy table in front of the chalkboard, leaning back on her hands. A beautiful woman, she exuded warm sensuality. Mr. Garza now stood & lectured the 12 students for the first time, still having a slight accent of his Barcelona upbringing. His polo shirt, khaki trousers, & Birkenstock sandals presented an unspoken message of informality from the professor. “Now, before you joined this class, you were required to sign a form, that doesn't allow you to tell anyone what happens, in this class. So, has everyone brought in their signed forms and medical documents to class, today?” asked Mr. Garza. “Please hold yours up when you have it.” All the students nodded their heads to show that they had their forms. Mr. Garza began retrieving the forms from the students. "Well that's good" said Mrs. Garza, “Now, the reason we asked you to get those forms and documents signed; is because this is to prove that you have passed your eighteenth birthday; and because this is going to be a very different kind of human sexuality class from the kinds of classes you have been in before, you all have been checked in the last 2 weeks for an STD or other communicable disease. Am I correct, everyone?” Mrs. Garza looked each student and waited for an affirmation from each of them. Then she continued; “ All females are successfully using birth control in a daily pill form for 6 weeks or more. Am I correct, ladies?” Each of the 6 females affirmed this fact, one by one. “And lastly, your documents say that you all assume your responsibilities in this class, and understand your risks. Does anyone have a question or concern about those risks and responsibilities? None? Okay, let's begin.” Session One "Class, we want you all to be very comfortable in the lab. Sexuality on a college campus does have risks. For this class we have taken great effort to protect you from those possibilities. This is the safest environment we can provide you, but you have to trust each other. You start by respecting and caring for each other and showing sensitivity to everyone taking this class with you.” “Usually, labs require special protective gear. But for our labs, the opposite is true. And we want you all to become comfortable with your sexuality and we feel that the best way for all of you to do this is with full participation in the class,” said Mr. Garza. “No outsider is allowed to visit or audit this class. All electronics you carry in with you, need to be stored in the plastic tub below the chalkboard. It's not a matter of me not trusting you. It's Phoebe and I protecting you from being recorded or otherwise exposed and deprived of your privacy. by imposing the same rules on everyone, including Phoebe and myself. Not even the chancellor or the regents. This class is designed with the 12 of you in mind. But you need to be fully involved, immersed. Without full participation, you will not pass this class. Is everyone clear on this?” Everyone nodded. Antonio turned to Phoebe to finish the orientation. Phoebe stepped toward the middle sofas which were just on the other side of the partition wall from the elevated lecture seating chairs; then resumed; “We've said a lot about trust and respect. It's for this reason. In order for everyone to fully participate we are going to require everyone participating in the class to remain naked at all times while lessons are in session,” Mrs. Garza told the students. The class all began to talk at once protesting the fact that they were going to have to be naked in class. “Now calm down class. I know all of you may be temporarily uncomfortable with being naked in front of your fellow classmates, but believe me, this will help you become more comfortable with your sexuality,” said Mr. Garza “ “And to make all of you feel more comfortable,” Mrs. Garza added. Antonio and I will also be staying naked for the duration of the lessons, also.” With that both Mr. and Mrs. Garza began taking off all of their clothes. The students stopped their clamoring when they saw Phoebe Garza's swaying breasts swing free of her purple lace bra. About the same time, Antonio Garza's black thong briefs made a grand appearance as his trousers fell to the floor. Phoebe slipped out of her purple lace panties and sat back down on the wooden table. She even spread her lags to show off the ‘landing strip' of her pussy. When Antonio slid his thong down and stepped out of them, he hooked the waistband with a thumb, then stretched the thong with the other hand. He aimed at Mrs. Garza and shot her in the boobs, This playfulness helped the students relax and even elicited a few chuckles. Once they had finished undressing they stood before the class completely naked and needless to say every eye in the classroom was focused on the two naked professors in front of them, or at least on certain parts of them. Every male student's eyes were focused on Mrs. Garza' large 36DD breasts, while all of the female students were focused on Mr. Garza's large swaying penis hanging between his legs which was about seven inches long even in its somewhat flaccid state. Both of the professors had trimmed their pubic bushes, but were not completely bald. “Now as you can see we are perfectly comfortable with our nudity, and we want you to be as comfortable with your nudity as we are with ours,” Mrs. Garza told the students, as she held up her matching undies and her hubby's thong up in the air. “When you've removed all your clothing, leave it there and come into the pit & sit on the sofas, so we can begin the lessons.” “Now get those clothes off. Come on let's get a move on,” Mr. Garza stood & ordered the students. That ‘broke the ice' and a few guys started stripping down. Erika and Bethany both joined in the communal disrobing. This was quickly followed by the rest of the students beginning to remove all of their clothing. Some of the students struggled with taking off their last items because they continued to pay attention to their naked teachers at the front of the classroom. Devon was struggling because of his social disabilities. Female social interaction typically terrifies him. He's been working on the problem ever since he dropped out of the 2nd semester human sexuality class, last February. Last winter, just talking about genitals with classmates was too much for him. Devon saw Bruce step past him, buck naked in all his glory. Bruce looks like a Greek wrestler. Bruce found a seat on the end sofa and sat. Devon then saw Bethany at the other side of the room get up. Her massive boobs swayed as she descended the steps into the pit. She sat at the end of one of the two center sofas. the other girls seemed to follow in a group, taking up the center sofas. Bruce & Bethany are both very accomplished college athletes. Their daily routines include plenty of nakedness in the athletic showers & locker rooms. But for Alexis and the other ladies, it took them a lot of courage. It's not that Alexis didn't want to comply. She was determined to make up for 18 years of shame & suppression of many things her mother condemned. Going to movies, Dancing, rock music, etcetera. But this coed nakedness was her boldest act of defiance against her mother's extreme ways. Devon's apprehensions and distractions were not helping matters. Once the last gal, Alexis, was descending to the pit; Devon made his grand appearance. The girls all dropped their jaws and watched Devon's 10 inch rod spring back and forth horizontally and he took the last available seat at the end of the end sofa. Devon thought he was really smart by walking around the back of the sofa, but as he rounded the far end, he emerged in full frontal exposition for the whole class to appreciate. He waved to everyone, but not with his hands. His cock exuberantly waved to a watching classroom. Now all of the students were naked in the pit of the lecture bowl, most of the students were shyly covering their genitals. A few of the girls regretted their choice of seating. They all felt like their tits were on display. They guys were on the sofas at each end of the oval-shaped pit., and able to watch the professors while perusing the six sets of tits on the middle 2 sofas. Erika, although, loved the attention. Her buxom curves were a source of sexual pride. While the two petite ladies, Alexis and Elizabeth, on either end of her sofa, had their arms crossed over their bosoms, She had her arms crossed under her D cup rack. She even hiked up her arms to hoist her natural tits higher! “All right; Let's all give our classmates some all applause for joining us in bravely disrobing.” Antonio said as he and Phoebe began clapping. The students sheepishly joined in. This was followed by some relaxed breathing and less nervousness, generally. “Now that all of you are naked we are going to go over the first thing that happens to begin the sexual cycle; arousal,” said Mr. Garza. “Who can tell me what the signs of arousal are in a man?” Mrs. Garza asked the class. Devon, a slightly nerdy looking student raised his hand, having already revealed what looked like an impressive erection he was trying to hide under his hand. “Yes Devon?” Mrs. Garza said. “Well the most obvious signs of arousal in a man is, that his penis will become hard and erect, which is known as an erection,” recited Devon; “another sign of arousal in a man is that his testicles will swell as they prepare to release semen.” “Yes, excellent! That is correct, Devon,” said Mrs. Garza. Bethany gave him a thumbs up. Devon smiled, then rolled his eyes in a ‘ah shucks admission. “Now, there are many different ways to get a man aroused and cause him to have an erection. The first and most obvious way, which I'm sure many of you young men are experiencing, is seeing a naked woman.” Mr Garza stated. Phoebe ignored the signals between the students. “I'm sure that since I took off my clothes many of you began to have an erection, which was only increased when your fellow female classmates also took off their clothes; so you should not be ashamed about having an erection right now.” “Ladies, you should not be offended, either.” Phoebe emphasized. “It is a compliment of your sexuality. It doesn't mean a man is anything other than normal & healthy. Be proud that you're appealing! I am! A man's physiology responds to his 5 senses. He gets erect without making a decision to. It comes naturally from what his 5 senses absorb, and how much of you he absorbs. Antonio added; “As you can see I am also beginning to produce an erection from seeing my wife and all these lovely young ladies naked,” said Mr. Garza as he stood up off the table, which prompted many of the female students to look at his hardening penis, which was now pointed almost straight out and had increased in both length and thickness. “Ah, did you say ‘beginning to'? Honney, your pole's been waving to get our attention for the past 10 minutes. Am I right, girls?” Nervous giggles were heard from the 6 blushing young women. “Point taken,” Antonio conceded. “We will discuss other ways you can cause arousal, but for now could someone tell me about what arousal looks like, in a woman,” Mr. Garza asked. Michelle, a brunette girl of average height raised her right hand, while she continued to use her left hand to try and cover her full C-cup breasts. “Yes Michelle,” said Mr. Garza. “Well when a women gets aroused, her nipples get hard and erect, and um, sometimes; her breasts swell so that they appear fuller. Oh, uh, and her vagina begins to get wet, and hot, and sticky,” Michelle said nervously. “That is correct, Michelle,” said Mrs. Garza “I'm sure many of you young ladies are beginning to feel several of these sensations. Now, women also get aroused by seeing a naked man, particularly if he is sporting an erection, but it usually takes slightly more to get a woman aroused. Women need more intimate sensations to become fully aroused, such as kissing and caressing from their partner.” “We are now going to begin the rest of our discussion about how men and women become more aroused,” said Mr. Garza. “I notice many of you are subconsciously fidgeting. Part of our discussion about arousal will involve talking about masturbation, so if any of you feel the need, we would encourage you to masturbate during this discussion. We placed a box of tissues on each sofa. Please grab a few and pass the box to those by you.” As the students each grabbed a wad of tissues, Phoebe continued; “You may need them. If that makes any of you feel uncomfortable, change your attitude. It's important that none of you do or say anything which hampers another student's learning experience.” “Now the completion of arousal and the sexual cycle is when you experience an orgasm,” said Mrs. Garza. “For men, this results in the ejaculation of semen from the penis. I'm sure most of you young men have experienced this sensation, through masturbation for instance. But it is even better if you have a partner bring you to orgasm. I am now going to demonstrate this to all of you, while using my husband as an example.” Then Mrs. Garza approached her husband, who was sitting with his legs dangling off the end of the table; and began to make out with him. She gave his a slow, wet kiss while caressing his chest, ass, and thighs. After she had kissed him for a while she reached down and grabbed his penis with one hand, which was now fully erect. As she stopped kissing her husband for a moment she turned back to the class and said, “Now, I am going to stroke my husband's penis, which is commonly known as a hand job.” Mr. Garza reclined, resting on his elbows. The girls were entranced. “Now girls, you want to make sure the man is feeling pleasure from this and it is not too dry and causing painful friction on his tender skin” Mrs. Garza continued to stroke her husband's penis while the students, especially the female students, stared intently at her pleasuring her husband's ‘flagpole'. A young girl named Erika, began shaking a bit from an orgasm as she had one hand between her legs and the other hand pleasuring one of her nipples on her large D-cup breasts. Mr. Garza began to moan louder as his wife slowly and firmly stroked his penis. “Now students, you will notice that Mr. Garza is moaning louder this means that he is probably close to having an orgasm. Ladies, another thing you should notice is that a man's testicles will keep drawing closer to his body. This is another indication that the man is about to cum. Now Mr. Garza should cum soon so I especially want you ladies to pay attention so you know what happens when a man ejaculates.” As Mrs. Garza stroked a bit faster, she used her thumb to rub the underside of Mr. Garza's tip. Soon he began breathing and moaning very loudly and suddenly began ejaculating, having a very good orgasm, with tree shots of semen blasting into the air and falling on his torso.. Mrs. Garza continued steady stroking her husband's penis until his orgasm was completed. As Mr. Garza laid down on the table to relax, Mrs. Garza again addressed the class. “Now you have seen what happens when a man has an orgasm. Ladies, one thing for you to know is that if you are giving a man a hand job you want to make sure you continue stroking his penis until his orgasm is complete. You don't want to stop right as he starts ejaculating, because that will cause his orgasm to stop sooner, and you want to make sure you give him as good of an orgasm as you can. Any questions class?” Alexis a shy, short girl with nice B-cup breasts and long nipples raised her hand. “Yes Alexis?” Mrs. Garza asked. “What was that white stuff coming out of his penis?” Alexis obviously had next to zero information on human sexuality. She just couldn't comprehend the male anatomy from the textbooks, last fall. So what happened to Mr. Garza totally confounded her. “That is a very good question, Alexis. That is called semen. When a man is having sex with you and he ejaculates inside your vagina, his semen carries sperm to your eggs, and may cause you to become pregnant. For those of you ladies who have never experienced having a man ejaculate inside you it is an amazing feeling and you will all experience it in this course.” Now Alexis was starting to understand the textbooks! Her fundamentalist private school didn't teach sex ed, and her mother told her that sex is nasty. Perhaps that's why her father left the marriage when Alexis was just 2, and she never knew him? Mrs. Garza looked back at her husband. “Honey, are you ready to continue with the lesson?” Mrs. Garza asked her husband, who just sat up and cleaned up. “Yes, I am ready to continue now,” Mr. Garza replied. He stepped down and tossed the tissues in the trash can. “Now we are going to show what happens when a woman has an orgasm.” Mrs. Garza climbed on the end of the table and laid back. .Her husband came over behind the table, facing the students, and caressed her legs. “Now boys, before you begin directly pleasuring a women's vagina. You can start by kissing a woman's neck and once you do that for a while. You can move down to her breasts. Now each woman is different so make sure that you pay attention to her signals to see whether she is enjoying what you are doing. Women are much more aroused by touch than by visuals. I know that my wife's breasts are very sensitive and she loves it when I pay attention to her breasts. What I like to do is kiss around the edge of my wife's breasts and slowly make my way to her nipples. This usually drives her crazy.” “Oh babe stop just talking about it and get over here and kiss me,” his wife said in anticipation. Mr. Garza then leaned over and began kissing his wife while reaching one hand over and down to fondle her far breast. It was drooping naturally over her ribs, in full view of the students. The nipple rose to a considerable height, in a stiff erection.. He continued to kiss his and eventually broke apart from her lips to start kissing her neck. He continued kissing his way down her body making his way toward her breasts. He started kissing the near breast while groping the other and Mrs. Garza started moaning louder. He then began paying more attention to her nipples, which only increased her arousal. The students started becoming even more excited as they watched their teacher pleasure his wife. The arousal became too much for a couple of the boys and they began ejaculating into their tissues. Bethany grabbed the tissue box and stuffed a large wad between her thighs. Then she resumed her own nipple stimulation, while vicariously experiencing the demonstration she was watching.. Mr. Garza turned back around to address the class. “Now class I am about to show you what is commonly known as fingering a woman. I'm sure several of you young women know what this is like and so I especially want the young men to pay attention so they know what they are doing with a woman. Now the first thing you want to do is make sure the woman has a very wet vagina. You do this by rubbing your finger along the lips of a woman's vagina.” He then demonstrated this on his wife, which brought about a very happy moan from her. “Now once you have determined that the woman is properly aroused you can insert your finger inside of her. You usually want to start with only one finger but you can add more fingers depending on what the woman wants. Her vagina opens wider after she is aroused.” He then inserted his fingers inside his wife and began pleasuring her. “Now in order to make sure a woman reaches orgasm you want to keep paying attention to what she likes. The best way to know if a woman has reached her orgasm is that you will feel her vaginal muscles gripping your finger or if you are having sex you will feel them gripping your penis. This is an amazing thing to feel especially if it happens while you are ejaculating.” Mrs. Garza then began experiencing an orgasm and her legs shook with pleasure. This final sexual display was too much for the rest of the ladies as most of them began having orgasms of their own, including Erika arriving at her second orgasm of the class time. Class Dismissed As his wife began coming down from her orgasm Mr. Garza addressed the class one last time. “Now I want you all to think about what you learned today and if you are comfortable enough you can put some of what you learned into practice. However, our class time is up, so you can all get dressed and we'll call it a day. Our next session will be longer than today was. Please pay attention to good grooming and hygiene.” As the students began dressing, Mr. Garza added one last instruction; “Remember that we want you all to feel safe and respected. if anyone is found to have disclosed any information to anyone outside this classroom, including who is enrolled; You'll be removed from the group and given an F for the course. This class is a success only if you feel safe, respected, & encouraged by everyone. We intend to honor that trust. Is everyone okay with that?” The students, especially several ladies; were in no hurry to get up. When they did, they all dumped several wads of tissue in the trash can under the end table which was between the middle sofas. It was very quiet in the room as the students dressed. In the last hour, they had experienced a mind-blowing session of instruction and demonstrations. The professors talked quietly about the session while sitting on the table. They stayed naked and deep in conversation. After all the students had all dressed, Mrs. Garza allowed them to open the doors to leave. After the 12 students left the classroom, Antonio relocked the doors & walked over to his gorgeous wife who was still naked, sitting with her bare ass on the end of the wooden table. "Well that was an interesting lesson. I think I'm really going to enjoy this class,” he told his wife as he pushed a lock of her hair behind her ears and began to kiss her. She spread her legs for him. “Yeah I bet you loved having all those beautiful, young, naked girls staring at your big cock while they pleasured themselves as I stroked you, especially that one girl with the big tits that had an orgasm while I was stroking you,” his wife responded as he began to kiss down her neck. She also reached down to find that his penis was getting hard again. “Really, I was too engrossed in you pleasuring to be aware of their pleasures. But yes, it was fantastic to see those young women naked. I'm sure you enjoyed seeing all those young men stroking their cocks as they stared at your big breasts.” To emphasize his point he then leaned in and started kissing and fondling his wife's large breasts. She continued to pull on his hard cock as she responded. “Yes several of them do have very nice cocks. That nerdy kid, Devon, looked like he was packing some serious meat, and did you see the big head on that one kid's cock? You know how much I love a big cock head,” as she rubbed her thumb over her husband's large cock head. “Well then I guess it's a good thing I can provide that for you. Are you ready for it?” Antonio asked, as he rubbed his finger across her slit, feeling how moist she was for him. “God yes! Fuck me now, please!" He reached down and grabbed his very hard cock and pushed it into his wife. "Oh yes; your pussy feels so good, baby; I love how it grabs my cock.” “That's because your cock is so big. I love how deep it goes inside me,” she moaned in response as he continued to thrust into her. “I can feel your cock pulsating inside of me. Are you still thinking about those sexy, beautiful, young girls, babe?” “I might be,” he responded with a twinkle in his eye and grin on his face, “like you're not thinking about those young men and their hard young cocks?” “Okay, you're right. Watching them stroke their young cocks earlier, turned me on so much. I'm still so turned on that I think I'm going to come very soon.” “Good baby, because I'm about to shoot another huge load into your pussy,” he moaned into her ear as he continued thrusting into her while groping her huge breasts. “Oh god, yes! Make me feel that big dick spurting deep inside me. Oh god, I'm cumming!” Phoebe squealed as she wrapped her arms and legs around her Antonio, as she pushed him deeper inside of her as she had another very powerful orgasm. He also began to moan louder, as he emptied his balls deep inside his wife. He held her tightly and stayed deeply thrusted within her for a few silent minutes. When they both began to calm down from their mutual orgasms. Antonio looked deep into his wife's eyes, and brushed her hair as his dick began to soften inside of her. “Yes this is definitely going to be a great summer,” he said to her. She looked back up at him and simply said, “Oh yeah! And we get paid to teach this class! Session Two Bethany was the last to arrive, but she was still early. She took more time this morning to wax her mound, and she had to do it a second time, because her dyslexia led to misunderstanding the package instructions. She hopes none of her cycling teammates and dorm sisters find out she's in this course. She told them she took a part time job, working for a professor in the health sciences building. She's rather active, sexually, but doesn't do well learning from textbooks. She relies on her study groups in these ‘book-learning' classes. She knows human sexuality very well, but often does very poorly on written tests. All the students gradually proceeded to enter the classroom once the door was unlocked. When all were present, Professor Phoebe Garza pressed the remote door lock, and the students were instructed to remove their garments up in the riser seats, then come down to the pit (a k a main floor), and find a seat on one of the four upholstered sofas facing the front. The professors also stripped and left their items behind the burgundy leather sofa, in the corner of the pit. Mr. Garza commented to his fellow professor, that no one dropped the class, and they all showed positive signs of eagerness to get the most out of the class. The two professors were standing at the front of the classroom, completely naked. The students all undressed and left all personal items in the student desks, then came down to sit in the sofas, until all their classmates were seated on a sofa, ready to begin. There was a marked improvement in the students' appearance, today. Several students had much less pubic hair. The gals all had paid more attention to grooming, cosmetics, and hair accessories. Some wore earrings or short necklaces. The guys were all clean, shaven, and smelled great. A couple guys even sported gold chains. The gals smelled fresh and flowery. No one came late, and were waiting at the door even before the professors had the classroom unlocked. The professors noted the good hygiene and were glad they didn't need to address the topic further. Mrs. Garza addressed the class, "Now class, for today our lesson will focus on oral sex. Now who can tell me what it means to have oral sex?” Bethany raised her hand, leaving her spectacular breasts exposed for all the boys in the classroom to see. “Well, oral sex is when you use your mouth to pleasure your partner,” she said as she started to touch her pussy a bit. “That's correct, Bethany. Now oral sex is commonly known by different names. For instance when a woman is giving a man oral sex it is commonly known as a blowjob or the latin word fellatio,” said Mr. Garza ,whose cock was already starting to get hard from seeing his attractive young students naked and the talk of oral sex. “Also when a man gives oral sex to a woman it is commonly referred to as eating pussy or the latin word cunnilingus,” Mrs. Garza told the class. To be continued. By zachattack163 for Literotica
Integrating reading instruction throughout the school day presents several challenges for teachers: Time Constraints: With tight schedules and a packed curriculum, finding extra time for reading instruction in non-language arts subjects can be difficult. Curriculum Demands: Subjects like math, science, and social studies already have extensive curricula. Incorporating reading without sacrificing essential content can be a struggle. Lack of Training: Not all teachers are trained in effective reading strategies, especially those specializing in other subjects. This can make it challenging to integrate reading into their teaching. However, embedding reading instruction throughout the day can significantly enhance students' reading proficiency, engagement, and overall academic success. It creates a rich literacy environment where reading becomes an essential and enjoyable part of everyday learning. Our guest on Episode 265 of Class Dismissed, Jen Serravallo, is an expert on this topic. Her new book, "Teaching Reading Across the Day," focuses on integrating reading instruction into various parts of the school day. Known for her practical and effective strategies, Serravallo provides educators with tools and techniques to embed reading skills and practices during designated reading times and across different subjects and activities. Serravallo's latest book is designed to help teachers foster a love for reading in their students. Listen to Episode 265 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast to hear our entire conversation and some tips from Serravallo. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
The Let's Go to the Phones boys don't feel tardy as they wonder what the hell they're going to talk about all summer. It's a lot easier to complain about Philadelphia sports when they've been awful all of our lives. The Phillies are dominating every single team in baseball and it may be time to start thinking about resting the starters for the playoffs. Plus, they discuss the Bryce Harper promposal viral video, Memorial Day weekend, and why David Lee Roth's asides in "Hot for Teacher" are so damned funny. Class dismissed!Subscribe, rate and review Let's Go To The Phones on whichever platform you enjoy the show- Follow us on all our socials- https://twitter.com/letsgo2thephone https://www.instagram.com/letsgotothephones/?hl=en
Many middle and high school teachers avoid discussing controversial topics in class due to their fear of controversy. They may worry about offending students or parents with different viewpoints. However, productive discussions on complex issues are essential to learning. It requires skill, and teachers may need more confidence in navigating disagreements. However, these discussions can be valuable learning experiences with careful planning and clear guidelines. In episode 264 of Class Dismissed, we interviewed two experts: Dr. Paula McAvoy, an Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at NC State College of Education, and Dr. Greg McAvoy, a professor and department head of political science. The pair offered three structured approaches to help middle and high school students debate current controversies. Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) is a method that sets up opposing views within a framework that encourages collaboration. By assigning students to research and advocate for different sides of an issue, SAC fosters an environment where students must actively engage with opposing perspectives, aiming to reach a consensus through mutual understanding. Close-up deliberations, in contrast, focus on exploring a range of policy options related to a given issue. Students are presented with various viewpoints and policy proposals, and through group discussions, they strive to develop a policy recommendation that accommodates diverse opinions within the group. This approach, with its real-world applicability, encourages students to consider the complexity of issues and grapple with the trade-offs involved in decision-making. Team Debate is a powerful platform for students to articulate and defend their positions on a contentious issue. By organizing students into opposing teams and requiring each participant to contribute to the debate, this format promotes active participation and fosters critical thinking. The competitive element adds a layer of motivation for students to prepare compelling arguments while also fostering resilience in the face of opposing viewpoints. Through surveys and interviews, the researchers found that these structured formats effectively addressed common concerns about classroom discussions on controversial topics. The structured nature of the activities, coupled with explicit norms promoting respect and civility, helped mitigate the risk of discussions devolving into heated arguments. Moreover, these formats democratized the discourse by ensuring that all students were actively involved, regardless of their prior interest or political expertise. These findings suggest that structured approaches to debating public policy issues can be valuable tools for educators seeking to promote critical thinking, civic engagement, and respectful dialogue among secondary students. Despite the challenges posed by today's polarized political climate, these methods offer a hopeful path forward for fostering informed and constructive civic discourse in classrooms. Listen to Episode 264 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast to hear our entire conversation with Paula and Greg McAvoy. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
Does your mind make all the decisions? Can you let the kid in you imagine? Are you open? Take a deep breath and imagine with me. Just you and me. Let's imagine together The history of three major eclipses and how they changed humanity gives us insight that this major eclipse will bring something new. Decide what that new is for you! When you get to the end tell me what came up for you by writing to me. I want to know. Class Dismissed, Commandress #imagine #dream #mensmentalhealth #mensemotionalwellbeing #female #domination #dreaming #beyondthemind #asmr #relaxation #open #faith #surrender #excitement #guidance #solar #eclipse #april2024 #stars #homer sexliesnlove.com to learn about the class
As the upcoming Presidential Election draws near, the importance of media literacy in education has never been more evident. In today's digital age, where information is readily accessible and often overwhelming, teaching students how to critically analyze and navigate media sources is essential for fostering informed citizenship and safeguarding democratic processes. Media literacy encompasses a range of skills, including the ability to evaluate the credibility of sources, recognize bias, understand different forms of media, and interpret messages accurately. In the election context, these skills are invaluable for helping students sift through the barrage of news, social media posts, and campaign advertisements to distinguish fact from fiction and make informed decisions. So, how can teachers effectively navigate the upcoming Presidential Election with their students? First and foremost, it's essential to create a safe and open environment where students feel comfortable discussing political issues. Encourage respectful dialogue and emphasize the importance of listening to diverse perspectives. By fostering critical thinking and respectful debate, teachers can empower students to engage thoughtfully with political content and form their opinions based on evidence and reasoned analysis. Additionally, integrating media literacy into the curriculum is crucial. Teach students to critically evaluate sources by examining authorship, bias, accuracy, and relevance. Provide them with tools and strategies for fact-checking information and verifying sources. Encourage students to question the motives behind media messages and consider the potential impact of misinformation on public opinion. Furthermore, leverage current events, such as the presidential election, as teachable moments. Analyze campaign advertisements, speeches, and debates together as a class. Encourage students to deconstruct the language, imagery, and persuasive techniques used by candidates to sway voters. Explore how different media outlets frame and interpret political events, highlighting the importance of seeking out multiple perspectives. In Episode 262 of Class Dismissed, we speak with Andrea De La Cerda, the Founder and CEO of Kandula. Kandula is a strategic communications company that helps nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions. To hear our entire conversation with De La Cerda, listen to Episode 262 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast. Show Links Why School Absences Have ‘Exploded' Almost Everywhere All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
In the fast-paced world we inhabit today, intelligence is no longer confined to the realm of IQ scores and academic prowess. An equally important aspect of personal development is emotional intelligence (EI). This term, now ubiquitous in discussions about personal growth and success, was traced back to a seminal 1990 article by Salovey and Mayer, which argued that emotions could be harnessed to enrich one's life. However, Daniel Goleman truly popularized the concept in his groundbreaking book, "Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ," published in 1995. Contrary to traditional beliefs that emotions reside solely in the unconscious mind, Goleman emphasized that emotions are manageable and play a pivotal role in human behavior and decision-making. This paradigm shift led to a widespread recognition of the significance of emotional intelligence, prompting parents to prioritize fostering it in their children. Consequently, the realm of education witnessed the emergence of social and emotional learning (SEL) programs, underscoring the importance of teaching emotional intelligence in classrooms. Emotional intelligence encompasses a range of skills, including recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions. In Episode 261 of Class Dismissed, we discuss the origins of Emotional Intelligence and highlight an article by Marc Brackett, from Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence. Brackett advocates for educators to become adept at these skills themselves, serving as role models for young learners. Brackett and his colleagues developed the RULER acronym to unpack emotional intelligence: Recognizing emotions, Understanding their causes and consequences, Labeling emotions, Expressing emotions appropriately, and Regulating emotions effectively. Listen to episode 261 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast to learn more about EI and Brackett's RULER acronym. Show Links Giving Educators Permission to Feel How We Feel All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
American-Israeli classical pianist Inon Barnatan details his latest release, “Rachmaninoff Reflections.” Plus, Brandon Reeves takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and Ariel Fristoe, founder and artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, and playwright Paris Crayton III discuss “Class Dismissed,” part of the “Shows in Homes” series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse is anticipated to be visible from parts of North America, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The path of totality, where the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon, will pass through several states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont, and Maine. Few occurrences in the vast canvas of celestial phenomena captivate human imagination as profoundly as a total solar eclipse. It's not merely a play of shadows across the sky; it's a cosmic ballet that unites millions under a single celestial spectacle. As we anticipate the upcoming total solar eclipse in 2024, it's essential to recognize why this event transcends mere astronomy—it's an experience that enriches our souls and deepens our connection to the universe. Firstly, witnessing a total solar eclipse is a humbling reminder of our place in the cosmos. In an age where technology often disconnects us from nature, the eclipse beckons us to look up and behold the grandeur of the universe. The moment when the moon entirely obscures the sun, plunging the world into an eerie twilight, evokes a primal sense of wonder that transcends language and culture. Secondly, total solar eclipses offer a unique scientific discovery and education opportunity. These events provide researchers with invaluable opportunities to study the sun's corona, revealing insights into solar physics and contributing to our understanding of the universe. Witnessing a total solar eclipse firsthand for students and enthusiasts alike can ignite a lifelong passion for science and exploration. In Episode 259 of the Class Dismissed podcast, we chat with astronomer and eclipse chaser, Dr. Glenn Schneider. Schneider has viewed more than 30 total solar eclipses. "There really is no such thing as an almost eclipse," says Schneider. "A partial solar eclipse, even if it's 99.9% covered, is a completely different phenomenon from what you would see if you're in that zone of totality." Schneider urges those who have an opportunity to see the eclipse in totality to take it. "So if you're living 5 miles away and you say, well, I'll see a 99.9% eclipse, it's almost the same thing. It isn't!" To learn more about total solar eclipses and hear how Schneider believes they can trigger student interest in science, listen to episode 259 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or on Apple Podcasts. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
Time for one last review session! As Getting Schooled comes to an end, Abby Hornacek revisits some of her favorite lessons throughout her time in the classroom. Episodes featured in this podcast: What Are Deep Fakes? Guest: CEO and Co-Founder at Pinscreen and Distinguished Fellow at U.C. Berkeley Hao Li What Is Cancel Culture In Comedy? Guest: Host of Fox Across America Jimmy Failla What Is A Coronation? Guest: Co-host of TMZ's Spilling The Royal Tea Podcast Sean Mandell Charles Barkley On The 1992 Dream Team Guest: 11-Time NBA All-Star and NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley What Are Love Languages? Guest: Clinical Sexologist and Psychotherapist Dr. Kristie Overstreet Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transform Your Science Class In the ever-evolving education landscape, we must reconsider what we prioritize in our science classrooms. Melanie Trecek-King, an advocate for progressive teaching methods and the founder of thinkingispower.com, offers invaluable insights into reshaping science education for the betterment of students and society. At the heart of Trecek-King's philosophy is the belief that critical thinking is paramount in science education. Science isn't just about memorizing facts and formulas; it's about cultivating a mindset that questions, explores, and seeks understanding. By prioritizing critical thinking skills, students not only grasp scientific concepts but also learn to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and make informed decisions—a skill set indispensable in navigating the complexities of the modern world. In episode 258 of Class Dismissed, Trecek-King explains how she emphasizes the importance of fostering curiosity and creativity in science classrooms. After all, science isn't a rigid set of rules but a dynamic process of inquiry and discovery. To hear Trecek-King in-depth perspective, listen to Episode 258 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or on Apple Podcasts. Other Show Notes A Desk Layout Alternative to Rows and Circles All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
Girl you know we belong togetherI don't have no time for youTo be playing with my heart like thisYou'll be mine forever babyYou just waitWe belong togetherAnd you know that I'm rightWhy do you play with my heart?Why do you play with my mind?Said we'd be foreverSaid it'd never dieHow could you love me and leave meAnd never say goodbye?When I can't sleep at nightWithout holding you tightGirl, each time I tryI just break down and cryPain in my headOh, I'd rather be deadSpinning around and aroundAlthough we've comeTo the end of the roadStill I can't let goIt's unnaturalYou belong to meI belong to youCome to the end of the roadStill I can't let goIt's unnaturalYou belong to meI belong to youGirl, I know you really love meYou just don't realizeYou've never been there beforeIt's only your first timeMaybe I'll forgive youMaybe you'll tryWe should be happy together foreverYou and IWill you love me againLike you loved me before?This time I want you to love me much moreThis time insteadJust come to my bedAnd baby just don't let me, don't let goAlthough we've comeTo the end of the road (end of the the road)Still I can't let go (the end of the road and I can't let go, baby)It's unnaturalYou belong to meI belong to you (I don't know what I'm gonna do)Come to the end of the road (I don't know what I'm gonna do)Still I can't let go ('cause I know I've come to the end of the road)It's unnatural (oh my god, oh my god, help me out a little bit, baby)You belong to meI belong to youGirl, I'm here for youAll those times at night when you just hurt meAnd just ran out with that other fellaBaby, I knew about it, I just didn't careYou just don't understand how much I love you, do you?I'm here for youI'm not out to go out there and cheat at night (maybe I'll forgive you)Just like you did baby, but that's alrightI love you anyway (maybe you will try)And I'm still going to be here for you until my dying day, babyRight now, I'm just in so much pain, baby (we should be happy together forever)'Cause you just won't come back to me, will you? (You and I)Just come back to meYes baby, my heart is lonely (lonely, lonely)My heart hurts baby, yes, I feel pain too (lonely, lonely)Baby, pleaseThis time instead just come to my bedAnd baby just don't let me, don't let goAlthough we've comeTo the end of the roadStill I can't let goIt's unnaturalYou belong to meI belong to youCome to the end of the roadStill I can't let goIt's unnaturalYou belong to meI belong to youAlthough we've comeTo the end of the roadStill I can't let goIt's unnaturalYou belong to meI belong to youCome to the end of the roadStill I can't let goIt's unnaturalYou belong to meI belong to you-Boyz II Men--Boy Meets World Fever
This is an exciting podcast! Listen and learn about discipline and how it may relate to you. #Sexual discipline may not be very sexual at all, but society told you it was bad and that they control your body. Your form of discipline that (you keep hidden) may calm you, motivate you, and liberate you in ways that nothing else can. But it does require thinking for yourself to go there. I need your help with my next book because it's for all of us. And, you are a part of it. Send me your confession at commandress@mainmail.us and let me know a little about you and what you may keep to yourself that society has told you is naughty or bad, but brings you a sense of peace, calm and openness I want to know. www.MyHigherKingdom.com Thank you. Class Dismissed, The Commandress #paddling #discipline #kink #control #programming #mind-control #break-free #free-thinking #liberation #peace #focus #success #confessions #religions-control #men #mensmentalhealth #emotions #emotional-wellbeing #mental #thought #habit #thinkingforyourself #self-mastery #self-improvement #together #sexual #freedom #body #mind
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping how we learn and teach. One groundbreaking development that significantly impacted education in 2022 - 2023 was generative AI applications like ChatGPT. Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT is a language model that has revolutionized the learning experience, offering new possibilities for both educators and students. As we look back on which stories received the most attention on the Class Dismissed Podcast, it's clear that readers and listeners desire to learn precisely how generative AI will impact the world of K-12 education. In fact, the most clicked-on and listened-to episode of Class Dismissed in 2023 was Episode 237, "Are there tools that can determine if a student is using ChatGPT" As we reflect on the impact of generative AI on education in 2023, it's clear that this innovative technology has brought about positive changes in the learning landscape. From personalized learning experiences to enhanced collaboration and accessibility, generative AI has demonstrated its potential to transform education and empower learners of all backgrounds. But generative AI also raises many unanswered questions for students and educators alike. To hear how we reflected on our episodes from 2023, listen to Episode 256 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or iTunes. Other Show Notes Top 10 Best AI Tools for Education in 2023 All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2023.
Leading with laughter in a school setting can positively affect the learning environment and the overall well-being of fellow educators. Here are some reasons why incorporating humor and laughter into leadership can be beneficial: 1. Creates a Positive Atmosphere: Laughter is a powerful tool for creating a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. When leaders use humor, it helps to build a sense of camaraderie and fosters a more relaxed and welcoming environment. 2. Builds Connection and Trust: Humor can be a great connector. When leaders use laughter appropriately, it helps to build trust and rapport with staff. It humanizes the leadership figure and makes them more approachable. 3. Reduces Stress: Laughter has been shown to reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being. In a school setting where stress and pressure can be high, incorporating humor can be a helpful coping mechanism for educators. 4. Boosts Morale: Laughter is a natural mood lifter. Leaders who incorporate humor into their interactions can boost the morale of the entire school community. 5. Encourages Open Communication: When leaders use humor, it can break down communication barriers. Staff may feel more comfortable expressing their thoughts and concerns in an environment that values lightheartedness. 6. Strengthens Team Dynamics: Laughter is a social activity that can strengthen bonds within a group. Shared laughter helps build a sense of community and teamwork. While leading with laughter can be highly beneficial, leaders must be mindful of the context and ensure that humor is inclusive, respectful, and appropriate for the educational setting. In Episode 255 of Class Dismissed, we talk to Duncan Lyon and Olaf (Ole) Jorgenson. Each guides independent schools in California, and both know the importance humor can play when leading a team of educators. “I start every faculty meeting with something humorous,” says Jorgenson. “Usually, these meetings are at the end of the day, and everybody is tired, and not everyone likes meetings. For whatever reason, starting with laughter just lightens everything.” Lyon and Jorgenson know that most people would not argue with them; humor works in leadership. But they wanted to dive deeper into the topic of humor and laughter. So, they surveyed other school leaders across California and asked them how humor helps build trust. They also found existing research supporting the impact humor can have. Listen to Episode 255 of Class Dismissed on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app to learn more about their research. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2023.
In Episode 254 of Class Dismissed, Social psychologist Camilla Griffiths from Stanford University discusses the common practice among educators of quickly correcting students' mistakes. She argues that this approach, while efficient, may deny students the opportunity to learn, grow, and demonstrate their ability to overcome challenges. Griffiths and her colleagues studied middle- and high-school teachers' feedback, focusing on whether students were passive recipients or had agency in responding to comments. In other words, was the feedback agentic or directive? Agentic feedback and directive feedback represent contrasting approaches to how educators provide input to students. Let's break down the key differences between the two: Agentic Feedback: This approach empowers students to participate in learning actively. Instead of directly correcting errors or providing solutions, agentic feedback encourages students to revise their work independently. It aims to make students partners in the revision process, fostering a sense of control and freedom. Directive Feedback: In contrast, directive feedback involves correcting mistakes, prescribing solutions, or rewriting portions of a student's work. It tends to be more explicit and prescriptive, guiding students on what needs to be corrected or changed without involving them in decision-making. Griffiths provides examples comparing directive feedback (corrections) to agentic feedback (empowering students to improve): Directive: Correcting spelling errors. Agentic: Asking the student to revise an essay with multiple spelling errors. Directive: Rewriting a student's topic and transition sentences. Agentic: Leaving a note asking the student to rework a topic sentence. In this episode of Class Dismissed, Griffiths explains how students responded to the different types of feedback. She concludes that agentic feedback, though not revolutionary, utilizes existing skills like giving advice, asking questions, and providing guidance. The research highlights its effectiveness in fostering self-sufficiency and instilling belief in individuals' potential to learn, applicable in educational settings and workplaces. Listen to Episode 254 of Class Dismissed on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app to hear our entire conversation with Griffiths. Other Show Links Milk Carton Shortage Jimmy Fallon Teacher Visit
Tween girls face unique challenges in a world where social media is an integral part of daily life. The impact of the digital age on their development can be both positive and negative, making it essential to understand and address these challenges. Our guest in Episode 253 of Class Dismissed created a program designed to teach that every girl has specific talents and gifts that make her unique and beautiful to the world. Katie Parker is the founder of Bloomfully and co-creator of I Believe in Me. I Believe In Me is a unique program for tweens that promotes self-confidence, self-esteem, and personal growth. The program empowers pre-adolescents with essential life skills and a positive mindset to navigate the challenges of their transitional years. I Believe In Me uses interactive workshops, mentorship, and fun activities; tweens develop a strong sense of self-worth, resilience, and belief in their abilities. Some of the challenges teens face are listed below. Body Image Pressures: One of the most prominent challenges tween girls face in social media is the constant pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. Scrolling through filtered and carefully curated images can lead to self-esteem issues and body dissatisfaction. Reminding tweens that natural beauty comes in all shapes and sizes is crucial. Cyberbullying: Social media provides a platform for connectivity but can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying. Tween girls may encounter hurtful comments, rumors, or exclusionary behavior online. It is crucial to teach them about responsible online behavior and reporting any incidents. Peer Validation: The need for peer validation has always been a part of adolescence, but social media amplifies it. Tweens might feel compelled to constantly seek likes, comments, and followers to measure their self-worth. Please encourage them to focus on authentic friendships and hobbies offline. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Social media is a never-ending stream of content, and the fear of missing out on what their peers are doing can cause anxiety. Help tween girls balance their online and offline lives, emphasizing the importance of real experiences and in-person connections. Time Management: Spending excessive hours on social media can lead to poor time management and affect schoolwork and other activities. Encourage tweens to set healthy limits on screen time and establish a tech-free zone during family meals and before bedtime. Comparison Trap: Constantly comparing themselves to others on social media can harm a tween's mental health. Teach them the value of self-acceptance and the idea that everyone has their own unique journey. As parents, guardians, or mentors, it's crucial to maintain open communication with tween girls about their online experiences. Educate them about digital literacy, responsible social media usage, and the importance of self-esteem grounded in reality. Provide a safe space for discussing their online encounters, addressing their concerns, and reinforcing their self-worth beyond the virtual world. Listen to Episode 253 of Class Dismissed on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app to hear our entire conversation with Katie Parker from I Believe In Me.
Jennifer Serravallo, a renowned best-selling author in the education world, has left a profound mark with her previous works, "The Writing Strategies Book" and "The Reading Strategies Book," which have provided invaluable guidance to countless educators seeking compelling reading and writing strategies. In Episode 250 of Class Dismissed, Serravallo discusses another of her great works, "Understanding Texts & Readers," aimed at helping teachers unravel the mysteries of reading comprehension. In this book, Serravallo equips educators with the tools to assess a student's grasp of a book, even if the educator is unfamiliar with the specific text the student is immersed in. The Question of "Getting It" Serravallo's mission is to demystify the often perplexing concept of comprehension. The world of comprehension is vast, with various theories, such as the Rosenblatt Reader Response Theory and Proficient Reader Research, perplexing some educators. She poses the critical questions educators grapple with: What am I looking for? What does comprehension indeed entail? What are the telltale signs that a child has truly grasped the essence of a text? With an engaging blend of stories, illuminating charts, and practical examples, "Understanding Texts & Readers" swiftly guides educators in assessing whether their students are truly "getting it." Within the pages of this book, Serravallo introduces remarkable qualities of the response mechanism. This mechanism empowers teachers to examine students' responses and discern if the student requires additional support. For instance, if a "level R" text is known to contain a flashback, teachers can employ this insight when assessing comprehension. Serravallo explains, "If a child reading a 'level R' text is asked to retell the story but narrates events solely in sequence, it may indicate they are missing crucial elements within the text." Ultimately, the goal is to infuse joy into reading and cultivate lifelong readers. Serravallo eloquently sums it up: "If comprehension is lacking, then where is the delight in reading? I believe that a significant portion of disengagement with reading stems from a lack of understanding." To delve deeper into Serravallo's insights and discover strategies for implementing similar approaches in your school, tune in to Episode 250 of the Class Dismissed Podcast, available on your preferred podcast platform or the Apple Podcasts App. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017-2023
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations but is challenging. One of the most pressing issues faced by educators is burnout. The demands of managing classrooms, catering to diverse learning needs, and juggling administrative tasks can take a toll on teachers' mental and emotional well-being. To ensure the flame of passion keeps burning brightly, educators can adopt several strategies to prevent burnout in the classroom. Firstly, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is paramount. Setting clear boundaries between work and personal time allows teachers to recharge and engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation. Regular exercise, hobbies, and spending time with loved ones contribute to a well-rounded life. Secondly, fostering a supportive community among colleagues can create a sense of camaraderie. Sharing experiences, brainstorming solutions, and offering mutual encouragement can help teachers feel less isolated and more connected, reducing the impact of burnout. Thirdly, incorporating variety into teaching methods can reignite enthusiasm. Trying new techniques, technologies, and teaching approaches keeps the classroom environment fresh and engaging, benefitting teachers and students. Lastly, regular self-care practices cannot be underestimated. Engaging in mindfulness exercises, meditation, or even seeking professional counseling can equip teachers with coping mechanisms to manage stress and prevent burnout. In Episode 249 of Class Dismissed, we chat with Jay Schroder. Schroder is the founder of the Teach From Your Best Self Institute. He's also authored a guidebook, "Teach From Your Best Self." Schroder spent more than two decades experimenting and refining his techniques to manage burnout, and in this episode, he offers us a sneak peek into his methods. Listen to Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or iTunes to hear our complete discussion with Schroder. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017-2023
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