Education Espresso

Dr. Ahmed Yousof
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Welcome to the Education Espresso podcast, tailored for educators and brimming with concise, research-backed classroom warm-up activities that can be customized to any teaching context. Listeners will tune in for quick, 5-minute episodes during their morning commute, and start their day with fresh teaching inspiration.

  1. Episode 12: High Five! You're Awesome!

    11/08/2024

    Episode 12: High Five! You're Awesome!

    Join host Ahmed Yousof as he explores “High Five! You’re Awesome!” – an empowering warm-up activity designed to boost students' confidence and cultivate a growth mindset. Discover how a simple high-five can encourage students to celebrate each other’s efforts, fostering motivation and resilience in the classroom. Perfect for dynamic educators ready to make a positive impact! Visit my website www.educationespresso.net for more resources.

    5 min
  2. Episode 11: Let go! Move on!

    10/27/2023

    Episode 11: Let go! Move on!

    In this episode of 'Let Go! Move On,' we explore a transformative warm-up activity designed to provide emotional support for students in the classroom. Discover how this engaging exercise empowers students to release negative emotions and create a safe space for emotional well-being, setting the stage for a positive and productive learning experience. For more information and downloadable materials and research, visit the website Education Espresso.  Visit my website www.educationespresso.net for more resources.

    10 min
  3. Episode 10: Think / Pair / Re-pair

    10/12/2023

    Episode 10: Think / Pair / Re-pair

    In this episode, discover the art of challenging students' creative thinking through the power of collaborative questions. Explore a dynamic activity that seamlessly blends individual, paired, and group work to inspire brilliance. Grab your downloadable handout at www.education.espresso.net and start this creative journey with us Visit my website www.educationespresso.net for more resources.

    4 min
  4. Episode 9: The Intellectual Gym

    09/29/2023

    Episode 9: The Intellectual Gym

    Did you ever consider that employing active learning throughout your entire class could transform it into an intellectual playground? Today's topic is similar to a recipe for fostering student participation and engagement to such an extent that you'll witness them taking on a teaching role while you facilitate and observe. Dr. Nick Artman will be our guide in cooking up this recipe. For more information about Active Learning, visit the Education Espresso Website.          Visit my website www.educationespresso.net for more resources.

    10 min
  5. Episode 8: Clash!!

    09/22/2023

    Episode 8: Clash!!

    In this episode of Education Espresso, our special guest, Ms. Marwa Ghoneim, takes us on a journey through an interesting warm-up activity focused on the dynamic potential of disagreement within the classroom. She will explain to us how students can delve into the art of respectful opposition and discover how to engage in constructive conversations even when faced with differing viewpoints. For additional resources pertaining to this episode, please explore our website at www.educationespresso.net. Visit my website www.educationespresso.net for more resources.

    8 min
  6. Episode 7: The Map

    09/19/2023

    Episode 7: The Map

    In this fresh episode of Education Espresso, we will dive into the world of dialogic teaching. The featured activity, 'The Map,' serves as a captivating warm-up exercise, enabling students and trainees to openly express their values, ideas, and opinions through geographical connections. This dynamic activity fosters inclusivity and promotes a deeper understanding of diversity within the classroom. Explore further dialogic teaching research and access class materials at www.educationespresso.net. Visit my website www.educationespresso.net for more resources.

    5 min
  7. Episode 6: What's the Alternative?

    09/13/2023

    Episode 6: What's the Alternative?

    In this episode, we will encourage students to push the boundaries of their creative thinking by exploring alternative uses for everyday objects. How far can their creativity carry them? Tune in to find out. To access the research article on the Critical Thinking Framework, please visit www.educationespresso.net for a downloadable copy. Visit my website www.educationespresso.net for more resources.

    4 min
  8. Episode 5: Mind Escape

    09/08/2023

    Episode 5: Mind Escape

    In this episode, Dr. Beth Sockman delves into the power of Mind Escape, a warm-up activity,  to boost mindfulness, foster classroom dialogue, alleviate stress, and, crucially, forge social bonds among students. Dr. Sockman will guide you through the step-by-step process of implementing this activity and elucidate its profound advantages for students. For more information, articles, and handouts, visit www.educationespresso.net  Visit my website www.educationespresso.net for more resources.

    9 min
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Welcome to the Education Espresso podcast, tailored for educators and brimming with concise, research-backed classroom warm-up activities that can be customized to any teaching context. Listeners will tune in for quick, 5-minute episodes during their morning commute, and start their day with fresh teaching inspiration.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Ahmed Yousof
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Education Espresso
  • Show Website
    Education Espresso