Bite-Sized PL

Davis School District
  • 4,8 (19)
  • GIÁO DỤC

Our goal is to provide meaningful, engaging, and brief conversations with educators, to help them become the best they can be.

  1. 06/05/2025

    Episode 138: HRS - A Teacher's Perspective

    This episode uses a cluttered garage as a metaphor to explore how schools can declutter ineffective practices by focusing on what truly supports learning, guided by the High Reliability Schools (HRS) framework. Third-grade teacher Heidi Green shares her journey from skepticism to empowerment, highlighting how HRS helps create safer, more responsive learning environments by centering student voice, streamlining curriculum, and embracing continuous improvement.

    21 phút

  2. 24/04/2025

    Episode 137: Brain Breaks

    This podcast episode explores the science and practical use of brain breaks in classrooms, highlighting how both rats and humans consolidate learning during rest. Educators share strategies for implementing effective and manageable breaks, emphasizing how brief pauses help students of all ages reset, stay engaged, and learn more effectively.

    21 phút

  3. 15/04/2025

    Episode 136: The Art of Questioning

    English teacher Kevin Campbell shares how he creates engaging classroom discussions using techniques like sustained interaction, positive redirection, benign controversy, and blind entry—encouraging students to think deeply and build confidence. Through role play and real examples, Campbell demonstrates how modeling vulnerability and thought processes helps foster a culture of curiosity and learning.

    19 phút

  4. 25/03/2025

    Episode 135: Small Shift - Big Impact

    Small, consistent habit changes—both in daily life and teaching—can lead to meaningful, sustainable growth. Instructional coaches Chad Crane and Christy Waite emphasize the power of mindset shifts, encouraging teachers to start small, reduce mental load, and adopt practical strategies that make teaching more effective and manageable.

    23 phút

  5. 11/03/2025

    Episode 134: Watch and Learn

    Carly Maloney discusses the impact of "Watch and Learn" sessions, a teacher-led professional development approach that fosters collaboration, trust, and ongoing growth through peer observation. The episode highlights the importance of administrative support, structured scheduling, and cross-curricular learning, emphasizing that a culture of observation and reflection enhances both teaching effectiveness and school culture.

    30 phút

  6. 04/03/2025

    Episode 133: Insights from 1st Year Teachers

    In this episode, we sit down with first-year math teachers Taylor Christensen and Aileen Trost as they share the highs, lows, and surprises of their first year in the classroom. From managing the unexpected to building strong relationships with students, they discuss what they've learned, how they've grown, and the realities of balancing workload expectations. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator, their insights on adaptability, student engagement, and surviving the first year will resonate. Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation about the journey of becoming a teacher!

    18 phút

  7. 25/02/2025

    Episode 132: School Matters Webinar

    The "School Matters" webinar, led by Davis School District leaders, focused on class size concerns, budgeting challenges, and strategies for improving teacher support, including targeted training for TAs and expanded intervention teams. Emphasizing transparency and collaboration, the district reaffirmed its commitment to balancing resources, advocating for increased funding, and ensuring educators feel valued and heard.

    45 phút

  8. 11/02/2025

    Episode 131: The Impact of Questions

    Jared and Sarah welcome Dr. Doug Ball, Air and Space Force Teacher of the Year, to discuss fostering curiosity and engagement in STEM education through strategic questioning and classroom culture. Doug emphasizes the importance of scaffolding discussions, encouraging student ownership of learning, and creating an inclusive environment that nurtures critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.

    24 phút
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Giới Thiệu

Our goal is to provide meaningful, engaging, and brief conversations with educators, to help them become the best they can be.

Thông Tin

  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Davis School District
  • Năm hoạt động
    2019 - 2025
  • Tập
    100
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Trang web chương trình
    Bite-Sized PL