Amidon Planet

Learning to teach better with Dr. Kristi Livingston, as we discuss high quality instructional materials, or HQIMs, and how they are a benefit to teachers and the teaching and learning of all students. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode82/

Learning to teach better with Dan Antoine, Director of Programs of Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp, as we discuss building relationships, using our gifts within our role as a teacher/camp counselor, and setting the stage for play as an effective means for learning. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode81/

Learning to teach better with Dr. Stephanie Lusk and Dr. Mandy Perryman, of the Department of Leadership and Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss Mental Health First Aid. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode80/

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jennifer Wolfe as we discuss the featured article, Supporting Mathematics Instruction Through Community, by Joel Amidon and Morgan Trevathan, and Mathematics Education Trust Grants through the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics . Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode79/

Learning to teach better with Eric George, Pastor at the Orchard Oxford, as we discuss designing experiences to help our kids move from childhood to adulthood. The books, Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created you to be , by Mark Batterson, is discussed as a featured resource. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode78/

Learning to teach better with Ann Monroe as we reflect on a season of sharing stories of teacher development on the Road to Better Teaching podcast and introducing the Amidon Planet Mailbag. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode77/

Learning to teach better by reimagining the math test as a way to foster a relationship with mathematics. In this episode, Joel shares a recent publication, , and the lessons learned in creating the piece, refining the piece, and FINALLY getting it published. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode76/

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/