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    • 4.9 • 20 Ratings

Explore topics that are important to you while getting tactical strategies you can implement right away in your classroom! Each episode dives into a specific aspect of teaching and offers short, helpful strategies you can add to your practice.

Interested in learning more or have a suggestion? Email us at: podcasts@teachstone.com

Produced by Teachstone

    What to Know about CLASS® and Children with Disabilities

    What to Know about CLASS® and Children with Disabilities

    This episode dives into the world of special education, focusing on the importance of individualized interactions in the classroom. Today’s guest, Mary-Margaret Gardiner, a seasoned educator, shares her insights and experiences in working with special needs children. 
    The discussion ranges from understanding each child's unique cues and needs to effective strategies for classroom observations. Mary-Margaret highlights the importance of understanding each child's individual needs and cues, and how teachers can use that understanding to foster powerful interactions that support unique learning styles.
    Topics Discussed in This Episode

    [00:01:38] Mary-Margaret’s background
    [00:05:19] How the guiding principles of CLASS® 2nd edition apply to all children, including those with special needs
    [00:07:41] How teachers can effectively interact with children who don’t like to interact
    [00:11:51] Attending to the needs of children with and without special needs in the same classroom
    [00:18:16] Addressing challenges in interacting with children who have developmental delays
    [00:22:29] What observers need to know about special needs when they go observe a classroom
    [00:28:27] Which tools observers use 
    [00:31:30] Strategies Mary-Margaret wants educators to know 

    Resources
    Mary-Margaret Gardiner  
    Resources for Educators  
    Recommendations for Using CLASS in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs  

    • 34 min
    The Power of Connecting with Multilingual Learners

    The Power of Connecting with Multilingual Learners

    Unravel the world of bilingual education with our special guest, Karen Nemef, a celebrated author, consultant, and staunch advocate for high-quality early learning experiences for young multilingual learners. Throughout this episode, Karen enlightens us on the power of bilingualism, offering a profound understanding of what it means to be a dual language learner and the importance of connecting with these children in their languages, regardless of their proficiency level.
    Karen brings her expertise to bear as she shares fascinating research-backed evidence, demonstrating that supporting a child's home language not only helps them excel in English but in other languages too. She discusses the concept of "banking time" when teacher and student speak different languages, offers practical tips on how to engage with a child who speaks a different language, and emphasizes the critical role of building a genuine connection with the child through nonverbal skills and shared play materials. 
    Topics Discussed in This Episode

    [00:00:51] Karen’s background and current role
    [00:04:25] How to define a multilingual or dual language learner
    [00:06:50] The strength of bilingualism 
    [00:07:19] What interactions look like when children and teachers speak different languages
    [00:09:39] What the research says about how multilingual learners can thrive in the early childhood education setting
    [00:13:52] How teachers can learn to interact with students in their home languages 
    [00:16:39] Training teachers on the importance of listening
    [00:17:50] Banking time when you don’t speak the same language as the child 
    [00:23:02] The multiple reasons to involve the parents and family of the child
    [00:24:27] Key takeaways for teachers to practice with their students 

    Resources
    Karen Nemeth
    Karen on Facebook
    ELLs / DLLs in Early Childhood on LinkedIn
    Language Castle

    • 27 min
    Conectando en Medio del Trauma: Estrategias Para Navegar los Comportamientos Desafiantes

    Conectando en Medio del Trauma: Estrategias Para Navegar los Comportamientos Desafiantes

    En los últimos años se ha visto un aumento en las conductas desafiantes en el salón de clases. El trauma tiene mucho que ver con este comportamiento, por lo que hoy tenemos a la Dra. Johayra Bouza, para ayudarnos a entender la conexión que existe entre lo que se vive en casa y lo que sucede en el salón de clases, así cómo desarrollar estrategias para navegar los eventos de conducta desafiante y cómo comunicarlo a las familias para fomentar que estas estrategias también se apliquen en casa.
    Tópicos discutidos en este episodio:
    [04:16] ¿Cuáles son las razones del comportamiento desafiante?
    [07:38] ¿Cómo manejar la frustración y controlar los comportamientos desafiantes?
    [17:30] Conectar con las dos partes del conflicto.
    [21:52] ¿Cómo comunicar las conductas desafiantes a los padres?
    [27:10] ¿Cómo fomentar que las familias se conecten con los niños y niñas en casa?
    [29:20] Estrategias para implementar desde hoy.
     

    • 31 min
    Connecting Amidst Trauma: Strategies for Navigating Challenging Behaviors

    Connecting Amidst Trauma: Strategies for Navigating Challenging Behaviors

    In today’s episode, we explore the difficult topic of student trauma and challenging behaviors in the classroom. Joining us today is Dr. Johayra Bouza, an educator who has walked the path from poverty to academia thanks to the dedication and support of her teachers. Dr. Bouza brings her rich insights and practical advice to address these pressing issues that have been amplified due to the pandemic and its associated social isolation.
    Throughout this episode, Dr. Bouza provides invaluable advice on how to manage student trauma and challenging behaviors in the classroom. She underscores the importance of recognizing the trauma that educators themselves may be undergoing and shares effective coping strategies. From deep breathing exercises to setting boundaries and validating emotions, Dr. Bouza offers a range of strategies to handle difficult situations. Additionally, she discusses the critical role of understanding the child, engaging them in calming activities, and fostering positive parent-educator relationships. 
    Topics Discussed in This Episode

    [00:00:39] Dr. Bouza’s background and current role
    [00:05:22] The reasons for changing student behaviors and more challenging behaviors
    [00:07:23] The kinds of behaviors students are exhibiting in the classroom these days
    [00:09:09] Ways to cope with more challenging behaviors
    [00:17:50] Communicating with parents about challenging behaviors
    [00:26:06] Strategies teachers can share with families to help them connect with their students
    [00:29:04] Concrete strategies teachers can use for children exhibiting challenging behaviors

    Resources
    Dr. Johayra Bouza

    • 30 min
    Fortalecer la Sensibilidad: Como Siendo un Educador Sensible Puede Beneficiar a los Niños

    Fortalecer la Sensibilidad: Como Siendo un Educador Sensible Puede Beneficiar a los Niños

    Hoy está con nosotros Rommel Mendez, maestro de niños pequeños en CPLC EHS-Phoenix. Con más de 10 años de experiencia trabajando con CPLC, Rommel viene a conversar sobre cómo la sensibilidad en el salón de clases puede ser una herramienta para entender mejor a tus estudiantes y facilitar el proceso de adaptación de las lecciones, resultando en una mejor experiencia en el salón de clases.
    Tópicos discutidos en este episodio:
    [02:39 - 04:04] Sensibilidad del maestro y la maestra para generar confianza en los niños.
    [04:04 - 06:19] ¿Cómo afecta la sensibilidad del maestro al comportamiento del niño en el salón de clase?
    [06:19 - 10:54] ¿Cómo manejar los momentos de sobrecarga sensorial?
    [11:07 - 14:07] Planificar actividades tomando en cuenta la individualización.
    [14:07 - 17:12] Adaptaciones de las lecciones sobre la marcha y cómo afecta los cambios en la rutina.
    [17:12 - 21:54] Estrategias que puedes implementar desde hoy.

    • 22 min
    Strength in Sensitivity: How Being a Sensitive Educator Benefits Children

    Strength in Sensitivity: How Being a Sensitive Educator Benefits Children

    In today’s episode, Rommel Mendez, a toddler educator with over a decade of experience, shares his valuable insights and practical strategies for fostering trust, sensitivity, and emotional security in the classroom. 
    His approach emphasizes meeting children where they are, understanding their unique needs, and equipping them with tools for self-regulation. The conversation also touches on adapting activities to cater to individual needs and interests, fostering relationships with parents, and handling issues like sensory overload.
    Topics Discussed in This Episode

    [00:01:05] Rommel’s background and current role
    [00:02:57] How teachers can build trust with toddlers
    [00:05:08] How teacher sensitivity impacts behavior in the classroom 
    [00:07:40] How to help individual students with problems like sensory overload 
    [00:09:35] Maintaining mindful expectations for students and modeling behaviors
    [00:12:23] Promoting growth and development in a sensitive way
    [00:16:53] Combining sensitivity with adaptability
    [00:18:09] Strategies that teachers can implement immediately to adapt activities or increase their awareness and responsiveness

    • 19 min

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