19 episodes
Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Jen Hawkins
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Beginning Teacher Wednesdays was created to help educators bridge the gap between college coursework and what is expected during the first few years of teaching. Join me, Jen Hawkins, every other Wednesday as we sit down with educational leaders from across the world to discuss topics crucial to finding success as an educator. We will dive deep into ways in which you can move theory into practice within your own classroom. The goal of BTW is to create a community where we can connect, explore and grow together; and we are so excited to have you join our community.
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Innovator Mindset (George Couros)
Jen sits down with George Couros to discuss his experiences as a beginning teacher, why it is important to understand what motivates students before setting out on planning a lesson, and why relationship building is the most important thing you can do as a teacher.
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Educator SEL (Krista Leh)
Jen sits down with Krista Leh to discuss her experiences as a beginning teacher, why it is important for educators to do SEL work with themselves before they attempt doing it with students, and what self-care for educators can possibly look like.
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The Masks We Wear (Jessica Holloway)
Jen sits down with Jessica Holloway to discuss her experiences as a beginning teacher, the different masks that educators put up when they are faced with a stressful situation, and strategies you can use when you are hiding behind one of these masks.
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Episode Fourteen: The Modern Mentor (Dr. Matthew X. Joseph)
Jen sits down with Dr. Matthew X. Joseph to discuss his experiences as a beginning teacher, the importance of having a strong mentor relationship in the beginning years of teaching, and the greatest gifts that a mentor can give a beginning teacher.
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Episode Thirteen: Transitioning into the World of Teaching (Dr. Sam Fecich)
Jen sits down with Dr. Sam Fecich to discuss her experiences as a beginning teacher, common successes and struggles beginning teachers encounter as they enter the field, and how beginning teachers make self-care a priority during their first year of teaching.
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Episode Twelve- Deprogramming Educational Norms (Victoria Thompson)
Jen sits down with Victoria Thompson to discuss her experiences as a beginning teacher, their experiences with deprogramming educational norms, and how beginning teachers can work to create equitable STEM programs.