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Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educational research and best practices with the new teacher that I wish I had learned during my teacher preparation program.
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode we discuss with author and educator Regie Routman's latest book: The Heart Centered Teacher - Restoring Hope, Joy, and Possibility in Uncertain Times. She has more than 50 years of experience teaching, coaching, and leading in diverse, underperforming schools and classrooms across the U.S. and Canada. Her many research-based books and resources have supported hundreds of thousands of educators to create and sustain intellectual, joyful, and equitable school cultures where all learners can thrive.
For full information on Regie’s books, articles, podcasts, and videos, go to www.regieroutman.org
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Teachers Teaching Skills Versus Content: #161
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In this episode we discuss how often as educators we're faced with the challenge of striking the right balance between imparting essential knowledge and nurturing critical skills. Should we focus on teaching students what to know (content) or how to think and apply what they know (skills)? We examine the pros and cons of these approaches and uncover the key factors every educator should consider when making this vital decision in the ever-evolving landscape of education.
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Enhancing Reading Instruction in the Classroom: #160
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In this episode we discuss improving reading instruction in classrooms. We know that reading is the cornerstone of education. Having said that, it’s vital that we provide our learners with the best tools and strategies to become skilled and confident readers.
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Skills Versus Content: EP #159
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In this episode we discuss Skills Versus Content teaching with Dr. Bill Coplin. Dr. Coplin is founder and professor of the highly successful undergraduate Policy Studies Major at Syracuse University which has more than 200 majors annually. He is the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence at the Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. An author of 110 books and articles, many of which are in education, he has taught and advised tens of thousands of undergraduates over his 50+ years of teaching. He has also trained more than 1,000 high school teachers, a 100+ of which offer his freshman course in high school.
Bill Coplin’s mission is to equip students with the practical skills they need to have career success while leaving society better than they found it. His Skills Win Program seeks to improve education throughout the United States. Coplin’s mantra “Skills to Do Well and Do Good” has motivated generations of Syracuse University alumni to tackle 21st century challenges.
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