Teaching Beyond the Gradebook Tavis Danz and Tawny Reinhardt
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- Education
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Two teachers and their musings about real classroom topics.
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The Secret to a Cohesive Team
In their first listener requested episode, T&T open a new season of TBTG (and a new school year), by examining what goes into a well-functioning and cohesive grade-level team. By providing specific strategies that are actually in your control, they offer advice to help you level up the way in which your team collaborates. In typical TBTG fashion, much of what they share goes beyond the classroom, and can be applied to any professional setting…even personal relationships.
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To Grade or Not to Grade
This episode delves into the age old question every teacher, no matter his or her level of experience, has grappled with at one time or another, “Should I grade this assignment or not?” T&T not only define what is truly meant by “graded” but also outline three categories that any activity or assignment fall into which determine its ultimate purpose in the unit. They also discuss the “dark side of grading” and the potential harm that can be done if not done properly.
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The Power of the Read Aloud
T&T discuss the myriad reasons to read aloud to your students no matter what grade or subject you teach. It empowers them, it enriches you, and it emulates the good that they can bring to their lives and the world. Sound hyperbolic? We dare you to give it a whirl...
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When You DO Want Them Talking: The Ins and Outs of Socratic Seminar
As 2020 wraps up, T & T discuss the use of Socratic Seminars to boost student engagement during this odd school year set in the midst of a global pandemic. Check out the "how to's" for implementing this student-centered discussion format, including the linked resources here. T & T walk listeners through how to prepare for this activity and all the benefits of using it inside your classroom.
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Self-Care: Why, What and How
T&T take a close look at self-care, a buzzword in education that often feels unattainable. After discussing what self-care is and examples of what it can look like, they give some simple tips about how to find the time for this vital part of a flourishing teaching career and life.
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Why Language Matters Pt. 2
In the second part of this language episode, T&T discuss the potentially negative impacts that language choices can have in the classroom, from how to rectify negative interactions with students, to how your choice of words used for something impacts how it is perceived.
Customer Reviews
If you work with kids...
You will love this show! These are two of the most extraordinary teachers I have worked with. They discuss how to support all students, the unique dilemmas in a classroom, and other important educational situations. Their goal is always to connect with their students and be partners in their learning by engaging them in unique ways of learning. I WISH they were my teachers! Can I go back to school?! So happy the world can experience the conversation between these two. Listening to them has been a pleasure and reassured me that education is the perfect field for me. And that their are other educations out there who aim to improve a child’s education and make sure they love learning!!
Speaking inspiration and encouragement to teachers
I’m so thankful that these two brilliant educators decided to give the rest of us a look behind the veil. They are extremely talented and highly successful (and esteemed) in their classrooms. Listening to their thoughts and their ideas helps put my job and pedagogy into perspective. They refresh my attitude about the profession and they enlighten my heart for the students. I really appreciate their unique and out-of-the-box insight. I know that this podcast will be a blessing and inspiration to every teacher out there!
Every Teacher Needs This!!!
Tavis and Tawny clearly understand education and the “why” behind it. I enjoy the intellectual level of the discussions and yet the realness they bring to the podcast that teachers experience day in and day out. Finally a podcast that teachers, principals and anyone in education can relate to and more importantly use in their lives.
Thank you!!!