Amidon Planet

Learning to teach better with Dr. Rosemary Oliphant-Ingham, Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Mississippi in the Department of Teacher Education, as we discuss our favorite summer novels and what can be learned about teaching as we engage in summer reading. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode75/ .

Learning to teach better with Dr. David Williamson Shaffer, Vilas Distinguished Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Educational Psychology, as we discuss the three principles (and share some examples) that sum up his course, Psychology of Education Communications, or How to Make PowerPoints that Don't Suck. Find the shownotes and the assoc...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of  Rooted in Love , as we discuss his work with Initiative for Diversity, Equity, Antiracism and Leadership (IDEAL) Fellows and how they are equipped to identify and research campus policies that are disproportionately negatively impacting marginalized student groups using the IMPACT Framework. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://ami...

Learning to teach better with educator, speaker and professional learning facilitator, Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, as we discuss her article from Learning for Justice , " What is the Model Minority Myth?" Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode72/

Learning to teach better with Rob Harvilla , The Ringer senior staff writer and music critic, as we discuss his podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's . We dive into how he structures the podcast, how it has evolved over 60 episodes, and whether or not he considers himself a teacher of the 90's. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/

Learning to teach better by examining the story of "Jesus feeds 5000" from Mark 6:30-44, with Joey Bates, Next Generation Pastor from The Orchard in Oxford, MS. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode70/ .

Learning to teach better with Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Montana, Johnny Lott, as he discusses lessons learned through his vast amount of experience teaching, writing, and leading. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode69/

Learning to teach better by presenting to Matthew Mifflin ( Phrygian Frog Music Professionals (BMI) and Phrygian Frog Records, Artist and Songwriter) lessons on good teaching extracted from an episode of the Broken Record Podcast featuring Robert Plant and Rick Rubin. https://amidonplanet.com/episode68/

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeffrey Wanko, mathematics teacher educator and puzzle creator, as we explore puzzles and how to use them with students to develop logical thinking, creativity, risk taking, and agency. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode67/ .

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love , as we discuss 'love as praxis' through his work with the IMPACT Equity Evaluation, antiracist growth mindset, and IDEAL Fellows. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode66/ .

The Amidon Planet Podcast trailer that provides an overview of past episodes of the Amidon Planet Podcast, a review of the purpose of the Amidon Planet Podcast, and a preview of what is to come!

Learning to teach better by reflecting on 2021 with Kayla Luke and discussing my journal article from the Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 journal, "Sharing the Golden Nuggets". Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode65/ .

Learning to teach better with Joey Bates as we reflect on his recent Christmas message from the Thrill of Hope sermon series at The Orchard Oxford. Links to the show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode64/

Learning to teach better with Nancy Bartelt as we discuss the enneagram, self care, and recognizing when and how to do the work of self care. Nancy shares her own lessons on self care that are available in a downloadable workbook. Show notes for the episode can be round at https://amidonplanet.com/episode63/ .

Learning to teach better with Dr. Norris "EJ" Edney III, Director of the Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss the Improving Departmental Equity Using the IMPACT Framework workbook from Every Learner Everywhere . Show notes can be accessed at https://amidonplanet.com/episode62/ .

Learning to teach better with Dr. Burhanettin Keskin, Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss his article, When “Even” Is Uneven: “Inclusion” as Exclusion, in the Journal of Autoethnography and how to love your neighbor. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode61/

The Transition Years focuses on the complexity and importance of the transition years, the last two years of high school and the first two years of postsecondary education, on the mathematics experiences of students. Listen in as Joel Amidon, Dr. John Staley, and mathematics education leaders share and interact around how their respective organizations are supporting the work around the transition...

Learning to teach better with teacher educator, Kristi Livingston, as we discuss the books,  Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning by Patrice Bain and Pooja K. Agarwal and The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile . Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode60/

Learning to teach better with Daniel Myrick of the Reclaimed Project , and teacher from Quitman County (MS) School District, as we discuss the book, The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin . Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode59/

Learning to teach better by engaging in some Tween Talk with Meghan Anderson. Meghan has seen the needs and challenges of tweens, kids ages 8-12 because they are in an “in-between” phase of life, through her counseling practice and shares some lessons on how we can better serve tweens through our teaching. We end with some Ted Lasso talk...of course! Access the show notes at https://amidonplanet.c...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Erica Halverson, Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as we discuss her new book, How the Arts Can Save Education: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Instruction. Show notes for the episode can be found at: https://amidonplanet.com/episode57/

Learning to teach better with Josh Eyler as we discuss Resilient Teaching, or instruction that is resistant to disruption (especially during a global pandemic). Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode56/

Learning to teach better by staying mentally fit and learning about mental health issues and topics with Pat Ward of Pat Ward Counseling . Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode55/

Learning how to better share good teaching with friends and colleagues, Jen Wolfe and Crystal Kalinec-Craig. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode54/

Learning to teach better by discussing the featured book, The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups, by Daniel Coyle , with Oxford Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Earl Bell. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode53/