Amidon Planet

Learning to teach better with Dr. Eva Thanheiser, Professor and Chair of the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Portland State University, and Dr. Courtney Koestler, Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Ohio University, as we discuss the book they edited, Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education , the newest...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jen Wolfe, Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arizona and co‑host of the Teaching Math Teaching podcast. In this episode — part one of a two‑part series — we talk about two chapters we co‑authored for the newest AMTE Professional Book Series, Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education , edited by Dr. Eva T...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jenay Willis at the  University of Mississippi School of Education , as we talk about her award-winning dissertation,  We Gotta Think About Our Community as a Collective”: A Youth Participatory Action Research Study to Address Rural Black Students’ College-Going Culture Experiences . Plus, the Album of the Episode, Hard Love by NEEDTOBREATHE. Show notes for the ep...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Claire Fearn, who recently defended her dissertation, Working with Parents/Guardians to Provide Support and Knowledge for Structured Literacy Spelling Instruction at Home . In the episode we discuss the origin of her study, share what she did using Improvement Science, what she found, and why it matters to promote kids learning to read through spelling and familie...

Learning to teach better with journalist, market research analyst, and author, Ross Benes, as we discuss Insane Clown Posse, Beanie Babies, wrestling, reality television, and other topics in his book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Plus, the Album of the Episode, Passage du Desir by Johnny Blue Skies. Show notes for the episode can be found at https...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeff Rozelle, President and CEO of the Knowles Teacher Initiative , and Dr. Jen Mossgrove, Director of the Teaching Fellows Program. In this episode, we discuss the thoughtful redesign of the Knowles Teaching Fellows Program and the insights gained through this process. Listen as we discuss what it means to truly support early career mathematics and science teache...

Listen in as Joel Amidon and Dr. John Staley reflect on four years of collaborative work aimed at transforming students' mathematical experiences during the transition years. Hear the behind-the-scenes story of how professional organizations came together to amplify voices, build a lasting network, and create real change. From grassroots conversations to state-level influence, John emphasizes the...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Josh Hertel, Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, as we discuss teaching as a lifestyle and, specifically, personal finance for educators. Plus, some table top game recommendations and the Album of the Episode, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan. Show notes for the episode can be found at https:...

Learning to teach better with Allison DiLiberto as we discuss our common read, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport. Plus, mailbag responses and the Album of the Episode, Let it Bleed by The Rolling Stones.

Learning to teach better through reflection and catching up with Lisa Hennessey, former high school mathematics teacher, past - president of the Wisconsin Math Council, currently teaching faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Candidate for the Board of Directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Plus the Album of the Episode, Thickfreakness by The Black Keys. Show n...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jen Wolfe as we talk about our approach to getting the most out of attending a conference. Plus the albums of the episode by Kendrick Lamar and Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode120/

Sharing a countdown of suggestions for the listeners of Amidon Planet to close out 2024. Plus a gift for listeners of the podcast! Show notes (and the countdown) can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode119/

Learning to teach better with Dr. Ayanna Perry, Director, Outreach and Dissemination for the Knowles Teacher Initiative , and Fred Dillon, national mathematics curriculum and learning consultant, as we discuss their book, Five to Thrive Answers to your Biggest Questions about Teaching Secondary Math . Plus, the Album of the Episode, The Wildest! by the Louis Prima. Show notes for this episode can...

Joe Jackson, Instructional Assistant Professor of Musical Theater Dance at the University of Mississippi, stops by and provides perspective on teaching rooted in his experience in the theater and learning and teaching dance and choreography. Plus, the Album of the Episode, Californication by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Show notes for the episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode117

A rebroadcast of E061 of the podcast on how to love your neighbor with Burhanettin Keskin. Just because... Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode61/

Learning to teach better with Dr. Ty McNamee, Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of Mississippi School of Education, as we talk about his dissertation work that was awarded the 2023-2024 Dissertation of the Year by the American Educational Research Association, Division J. The work is titled, The Cultural Transition Into and Navigation of Higher Education for Rural Students...

Learning to teach better by celebrating the return of 60 Songs That Explain the 90’s. Rob Harvilla, Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer, is back to talk about songs from The 2000's? It is all very confusing but listen anyway for 5 lessons for teaching better in this reboot of my favorite podcast. Plus, the Album of the Episode, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music by Sturgill Simpson. Episode show no...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Erica Avent, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, at the University of Mississippi, as we talk about church as a context, tool, and inspiration for better teaching. Plus, the Album of the Episode, A/B by KALEO. Show notes for the episode can be found https://amidonplanet.com/episode114/

Learning to teach better with Dr. Bethany LaValley, Coordinator of Professional Development at the Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Mississippi, and Dr. Alice Steimle, Director of the Center for Mathematics and Science Education , as we discuss their new article in School Science and Mathematics, From co‐teaching to co‐mentoring: Transforming special education and...

Learning to teach better as I consider the book, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. Plus, the Album of the Episode, R.L. Burnside's Mississippi Hill Country Blues. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode112/

Learning to teach better with Marc Watkins, Academic Innovation Fellow, Lecturer of Writing and Rhetoric, and Director of the AI Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing at the University of Mississippi as we discuss AI in Education. Show notes can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode111

Learning to teach better with Dr. Cliff Thompson, friend, mentor, and long time educator, as we discuss his career in education and our common read,  From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life  by Arthur C. Brooks. And the first edition of the Album of the Episode, featuring Every Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart. Show notes for this episo...

Learning to teach better with Jeramy Wallace, Professor of English at College of San Mateo, as we discuss his new book,  The People's Stories: Critical Storytelling for Social Justice . AND reveal a new segment for future episodes, Album of the Episode. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode109/

Learning to teach better with Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn as we discuss her new book, Exclusion and the Chinese American Story, part of the Race to Truth Series. Show notes for the episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode108

Learning to teach better with Dr. JJ Peterson, Head of StoryBrand , host of the Marketing Made Simple podcast, and co-author of Marketing Made Simple book , as we discuss the power of storytelling to clarify our message and invite others into a story that makes their lives better. Dr. Peterson shares the seven elements of the StoryBrand framework and we discuss how to leverage the power of story w...