101 episodes
Little Things First Tracy Vandeventer/James Martin
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4.7 • 6 Ratings
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Two buddies with years of educational experience chat it out about all things teaching and learning. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracyandjim/support
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While you're waiting for more LITTLE THINGS FIRST, why not try Jim's other podcast with Rachel called YES AND KNOW? It's an educational podcast focused on the binaries that often plague education--and how to deal with them. If you like YES AND KNOW, please subscribe!
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Hearing Youth: Two Scholars Reflect on What Our Secondary Students Really Need
Dr. Sarah Thomas and Dr. Larry Parker collaborated on an article that listens to students and what their experience have been in the secondary setting. They share little things that make a difference in helping our young people feel heard and truly improving education.
Additional resources recommended by Dr. Parker:
George Theoharis (2009). The schools our children deserve: 7 Keys to equity, social justice and school reform. New York: Teachers College Press;
Rosa Rivera-McCutchen (2021). Radical care: Leading for Justice in Urban schools. New York: Teachers College Press.
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"I like it just the way it is!": Mindsets for Learning Writing
It's important to teach kids writing--teachers everywhere understand this. But what if mastering the art and craft of writing is about more than just learning the associated skills? What if it requires a kind of writing mindset that makes writing possible for all kids? Author and current teacher Chris Hall takes Jim and Rachel into the mindsets that he's discovered are vital to moving kids from casual writers to authentic authors.
Get Chris's book here!
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Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic: What Motivates and Demotivates Our Students
Little Things is back for a temporary time! Joining Jim is guest co-host Rachel Nance to discuss all things education. Mike Anderson returns to the podcast this week with his latest book TACKLING THE MOTIVATION CRISIS that looks at some of the reasons we currently need extrinsic rewards to keep our students going and what works even better. Mr. Anderson also discusses how we can continue to have pizza parties and not sabotage intrinsic motivation. Do intrinsic motivations work for all kids? And what if we didn't need to decide between the extrinsic and intrinsic polarity currently facing us in education? This informative podcast will give you insights into little things you can do to capture the natural curiosities that kids bring with them to school.
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Tackling the Motivation Crisis Book
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A Utah Milestone: The First Black Superintendent Dr. Timothy Gadson
Little Things is back for a limited time! Tracy Vandeventer (who goes on hiatus after this episode) and Jim Martin visit with the new Superintendent of Sal Lake City School District in an episode recorded last summer but never released. Dr. Gadson discusses his approach to leading an urban district that is majority-minority and closing opportunity gaps. He discusses his vision for the future, how to navigate improvements in the age of a pandemic, and the role of race and diversity. Special thanks to Yandary Chatwin for coordinating this interview!
Next week: Jim and guest host Rachel Nance interview Mike Anderson about extrinsic and intrinsic rewards!
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TIGER Ready: Touchstones for Success in an Award-Winning School
Stacey Green of Stockton, Kansas was recently recognized as a Distinguished {Principal of the Year through the National Association of Elementary School Principals, after first being recognized as a state principal of the year. Ms. Green talks about her recipes for success, from personal coaching to a move from regular faculty meetings to "stand-up" check-ins. Ms. Green's school has undergone a transformation as they've explored their vision, mission , and core values, reflected in being TIGER ready. There are also opportunities for individuals to bring forward ideas to pilot, which have empowered faculty and staff. Listen in on Ms. Green's success story!!
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