246 episodes

Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology -- if it has something to do with teaching, we're talking about it. Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you'll never learn in a textbook. For more fantastic resources for teachers, visit http://www.cultofpedagogy.com.

The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast Jennifer Gonzalez

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 2.3K Ratings

Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology -- if it has something to do with teaching, we're talking about it. Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you'll never learn in a textbook. For more fantastic resources for teachers, visit http://www.cultofpedagogy.com.

    224: Some Thoughts on Teachers Crying in the Classroom

    224: Some Thoughts on Teachers Crying in the Classroom

    Crying in front of your students can be a humiliating experience. Not the kind that happens when you're moved to tears by a poignant story or you react to upsetting news; those moments can actually bond you to your students. It’s the kind that comes from frustration, shame, anger, or loss of control. It might be something you experience as a new teacher, but it can also happen well into your career. Regardless, if it happens to you, it can shake you up. In this episode, I share a few thoughts that might help.
    Thanks to Edge•U Badges and EVERFI for sponsoring this episode.
    To read a written version of this episode and find links to all the resources I mention, go to cultofpedagogy.com/crying-in-class.

    • 23 min
    223: Why Students Give You the Blank Stare, and What to Do About It

    223: Why Students Give You the Blank Stare, and What to Do About It

    It's happened to so many teachers: You teach your heart out. Really just knock it out of the park. Then you ask a question all students should know the answer to … and nothing. What's going on? In this episode, educator and writer Blake Harvard offers four possible explanations for why we get the blank stare, along with four solutions that will help us see a lot less of it.
    Thanks to Edge•U Badges and The Modern Classrooms Project for sponsoring this episode.
    To read Blake's article, go cultofpedagogy.com/stare.

    • 35 min
    222: Building Better Collaboration Between Families and Schools

    222: Building Better Collaboration Between Families and Schools

    As our student population grows ever more diverse, many schools haven't been quite as successful as they'd like to be when trying to connect with students' families. If current efforts aren't working, it's time we tried a different approach. In this episode I talk with Nawal Qarooni, author of the new book Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations about the specific approaches teachers can take to more authentically involve families in their children's education 
    Thanks to Listenwise and Khan Academy Kids for sponsoring this episode.
    For links to Nawal's book and a transcript of this conversation, go to https://cultofpedagogy.com/pod and choose episode 222.

    • 46 min
    221: The Photography Project That Showed Teachers Through a New Lens

    221: The Photography Project That Showed Teachers Through a New Lens

    When high school English teacher Dan Tricarico started taking photos of his colleagues, he didn't expect them to create new bonds among his staff. Teachers rarely get an opportunity to have their humanity and uniqueness showcased in this way, but these beautiful portraits do just that — and anyone with a smartphone can do the same thing for the teachers at their school. 
    Thanks to WeVideo and The Modern Classrooms Project for sponsoring this episode.
    To view the full portrait gallery go to https://cultofpedagogy.com/pod and choose episode 221.

    • 36 min
    220: What do we do about standardized tests?

    220: What do we do about standardized tests?

    Standardized testing has, without a doubt, created a lot of problems in education, and far too often, our conversations about these problems end in statements like "we need to just get rid of them all" or "Oh well, nothing we can do to change things." In this episode, education researcher Jenn Binis joins me to talk about a different approach to solving the problems around standardized testing: moving away from all-or-nothing thinking and towards the idea of reducing harm. Jenn offers 5 specific strategies educators can take to make things better.
    Thanks to NoRedInk and Edge•U Badges for sponsoring this episode.
    Read Jenn's full blog post by going to cultofpedagogy.com/standardized-tests-what-to-do

    • 50 min
    219: Eight Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2024

    219: Eight Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2024

    It's a brand-new year, and to celebrate the launch of the 10th edition of our Teacher's Guide to Tech, we're exploring 8 tech tools that are worth a look in 2024. I'm joined by my team of ed tech geniuses — Brandie Wright, Lucia Hassell, Kim Darche, and Marnie Diem — to talk about a collection of tools that can make your teaching richer, more efficient, and more satisfying. Enjoy!
    Thanks to WeVideo and The Modern Classrooms Project for sponsoring this episode.
    Check out the 2024 Teacher's Guide to Tech at https://teachersguidetotech.com.

    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

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2.3K Ratings

2.3K Ratings

msjewels1215 ,

Tangible advice

I love this podcast! I am a newer educator and teach nursing school. Some of the information is geared toward K-12, but I have found tangible advice that I have been able to apply to my teaching process and classroom activities. We incorporate active learning and clinical simulation during lectures, and thinking of new ideas for large groups of students in higher ed is so challenging! Thank you for making this podcast.

28Angela ,

Thoughtful & Inspiring

Thank you for episode 212 on reading and what works. It was thoughtfully put together & I loved how it talked about what happens in the classroom and what research says. As a parent of a former struggling readers and a teacher (former elementary and now middle school English/ Spanish teacher) this podcast hit so many important points. My district is slowly changing and I’m hoping students will have more systematic instruction especially with phonics.

bjsidoekfpsoz101 ,

Inspiring and Motivating

I listen to these podcasts on my 35 minute drive to work and during my morning/evening walks. I have discovered so many resources in a short period of time. Jennifer addresses everything from social issues to technology in the classroom, and so much more. I feel extremely fortunate to have found this wealth of information for educators. What Jennifer shares on her website and on her podcasts are relevant to all those working in the educational field. I urge anyone who is looking for guidance in the teaching field to at least listen to one of these podcasts! Be careful though: It’s addicting...:)...

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