Teaching Today

Center for Professional Education of Teachers
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Teaching Today

Teaching Today is brought to you by The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET) at Teachers College, Columbia University. In conversation with teachers, researchers, and school leaders, we’re dedicated to breaking down the problems, policies, and promising practices that define teaching. Uniting theory and practice, CPET promotes rigorous and relevant scholarship, and is committed to making excellent education accessible worldwide.

  1. Developing a District-Wide Approach to Secondary Literacy

    4 DAYS AGO

    Developing a District-Wide Approach to Secondary Literacy

    Secondary literacy isn’t confined to ELA classes—it spans all content areas, requiring a shared understanding and commitment from teachers across disciplines. Matthew Mazzaroppi, Deputy Superintendent at New Visions High School District joins us to discuss the importance of collaboration, expertise, and community engagement in improving learning systems. With a focus on the role of district-level administrators and the need for patience and persistence in implementing change, we dig into the questions we face along the way of transformative change: How do we move the big barriers? Who are we talking about when we say we need to hear from “experts” in our district? How will we know if the work we’re doing is creating the change students need? We’re proud to make this content free and accessible to all. If you find value in our episodes, please consider donating to support and sustain our efforts: https://cpet.tc.columbia.edu/giving.html

    46 min
  2. Writing Matters: A District-Wide Initiative for Cross-Disciplinary Success

    NOV 19

    Writing Matters: A District-Wide Initiative for Cross-Disciplinary Success

    What does it mean to shift the cognitive load from the teacher, empowering students to grapple with content and develop their critical thinking skills? Where can we find authentic moments of writing in every classroom from math to physical education? In this episode, Dr. Alice Lee shares her experiences championing a district-wide focus on writing across the curriculum, emphasizing that writing is essential for learning in any subject area. We also discuss the value of customizing district support to address the unique needs and dynamics of individual school communities, including learning walks as a valuable tool for teachers, administrators, and coaches.

    42 min
  3. Sparking Student-Led Discussions in the Classroom

    NOV 11

    Sparking Student-Led Discussions in the Classroom

    Moving from Q&A to Q&D is both an art and a science. In this episode, CPET coaches Dr. Jen Gowers and Kelsey Hammond, join us to think out loud about what makes vibrant discussions a challenge to facilitate, how we can meet that challenge, and how we might handle surprising moments in our classroom discussions. The team shares what "invisible skills" are, why they are crucial for helping students participate in meaningful discussions, along with practical steps we can take to teach these skills to children of all ages. Your voice matters! After you listen, let us know your thoughts, questions, and reflections on fostering engaging dialogues in the classroom.

    45 min
  4. Redefining Success: Education’s Purpose, Impact & Potential

    NOV 5

    Redefining Success: Education’s Purpose, Impact & Potential

    Public education should both equip and empower students to be successful in their lives and contribute to their communities, but how is the current system delivering on this promise? In this episode, we welcome Mr. David Adams, CEO of the Urban Assembly, a nonprofit that promotes economic and social mobility by innovating in public education. Our thought-provoking discussion ranges from the purpose and promise of public education to Social Emotional Learning and Career and Technical Education to the need to redefine the goals and measures of success in the public education system. We discuss not only what needs to happen, but also how teachers can take a small step toward a big future for their students.

    42 min
  5. Building Bridges: Strengthening Teacher-Student Relationships

    OCT 29

    Building Bridges: Strengthening Teacher-Student Relationships

    The complexities of navigating the teaching profession go beyond delivering content or curriculum and require a deep understanding of students' perspectives and diverse needs. In this episode, Hunter Gehlbach, Professor & Director of the PhD program at the Johns Hopkins School of Education, invites us to consider how intellectual humility coupled with curiosity can support us to channel our inner detective in the classroom and outside of it. Through powerful examples and research-backed insights, this episode empowers educators to move beyond surface-level assumptions and toward a more student-centered approach to teaching and learning.

    50 min
  6. Humans Who Teach: A Book Talk with Dr. Shamari Reid

    OCT 22

    Humans Who Teach: A Book Talk with Dr. Shamari Reid

    Teachers are socialized to view themselves as "superhuman.” They are celebrated when they work long hours, sacrifice personal time, and go "above and beyond" in their roles. In this episode, Dr. Shamari Reid, Assistant Professor of Justice and Belonging in Education at New York University and Dr. Marcelle Mentor, Director of Educator Preparation and Assistant Professor in the College of Education and Human Development at UMass Boston join us to discuss Dr. Reid’s book Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice, and Liberation in School. Together we explore how celebrating the diverse identities and experiences of teachers and acknowledging their full humanity creates supportive environments that foster the growth and well-being of teachers and their students.

    43 min
  7. Call Back Conversation: Cultivate Curiosity Through Questioning

    OCT 15

    Call Back Conversation: Cultivate Curiosity Through Questioning

    Questions come naturally to young children: Why is the sky blue? Where do butterflies go in winter? As they grow older, students need invitations to cultivate curiosity and teachers who are able to teach the skill of questioning. The Question Formulation Technique builds this lifelong learning skill, teaching students how to ask their own questions. In this episode we're taking a journey into our podcast archives to a conversation with Dan Rothstein, Luz Santana, and Sarah Westbrook from The Right Question Institute to discuss how the QFT works and what we can do to cultivate curiosity through questioning.

    50 min
  8. Back to School: Thrills and Challenges

    OCT 9

    Back to School: Thrills and Challenges

    The start of the school year can be full of hope and optimism, but our experiences as teachers highlight the need for flexibility and adaptability as we navigate the unpredictable nature of the classroom. Our guests, instructional coaches Maria Underwood and Dr. Laura Rigolosi, discuss the challenges of managing competing priorities, particularly in the beginning of the school year. They share how they struggled to balance getting to know their students, assessing their needs, and completing administrative tasks, all while trying to deliver effective lessons.

    39 min
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Teaching Today is brought to you by The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET) at Teachers College, Columbia University. In conversation with teachers, researchers, and school leaders, we’re dedicated to breaking down the problems, policies, and promising practices that define teaching. Uniting theory and practice, CPET promotes rigorous and relevant scholarship, and is committed to making excellent education accessible worldwide.

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    Center for Professional Education of Teachers
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    162
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