Classroom Q and A

In this episode, we explore how colleges of education can help support the ongoing professional development of active k-12 teachers. @larryferlazzo @benjaminjriley @Bamradionetwork Pia Wong is a teacher education with over 20 years of experience in this field. She focuses on urban teacher preparation. Benjamin Riley is the founder and executive director of Deans for Impact. Previously Ben conducte...

Our guests share some of their proven best practices for teaching science to English language learnes @larryferlazzo @AliciaJohal @donnascience @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Alicia Johal is currently a middle school science teacher, curriculum resource specialist and a teacher leader for the San Diego Science Project. Maria Montalvo-Balbed is the Director of ELL Professional Learning...

There is much talk today about the growth mindset, but our guest says there is a lot of confusion about the concept. Learn what a growth mindset is, what it isn't and how to cultivate a growth mindset in your class. Follow: @larryferlazzo @eduardobricen0 @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Eduardo Briceño is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mindset Works, which helps people develop as motivated and...

When teachers' voices and input are absent from education policy, all stakeholders suffer. Why are teachers still missing from many education policy initiatives? Follow: @larryferlazzo @kbaptiste22 @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Karen Baptiste is always at the core of positive movements by filling the “Opportunity Gap” with equity and access to improve student achievement, teacher effe...

What should teachers do when forced to work with text books that are boring, out of touch or just plain bad? Follow: @larryferlazzo @mazehr @iChrisLehman @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Mary Ann Zehr is in her 4th year as a teacher of history to English-language learners at Wilson High School in the District of Columbia. Previously, she reported on English-language learners for Educatio...

In some schools, teacher leadership is merely a title with little significance. Our guests define the qualities of authentic teacher leadership and discuss how to develop effective teacher leaders. Follow: @larryferlazzo @RojeeHistory @regieroutman @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Aubrie Rojee has been a social studies educator for the past 12 years in Rhode Island, D.C., and Massachuset...

Curriculum or technology, which should lead? The answer might surprise you? Follow: @larryferlazzo @kenhalla @suzieboss @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Reinventing Project-Based Learning and Bringing Innovation to School. She is a regular contributor to Edutopia and the Stanford Social Innovation Revi...

Tune in as we explore the realities of gender in the classroom and the front office. Follow: @larryferlazzo @redhdteacher @ShannaPeeples @RusulAlrubail @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Rusul Airubail is a writer on education, teaching and learning. Her work focuses on teacher development and training, English language learners, and pedagogical practices in and out of the classroom. An ed...

It's harder to learn from our mistakes if we feel compelled to hide them. In this segment, we talk about creating a climate where sharing mistakes is safe. Follow: @larryferlazzo @roxannaelden @TeacherAdvice @ekuwah @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Ekuwah Moses is a Family and Community Engagement Facilitator in Las Vegas, Nevada and works for the Clark County School District. She previo...

The ranks of English Language Learners continue to balloon. Yet many schools and teachers are still unprepared to teach them. Our guests offer strategies and tools. Follow: @wendi322 @tchrannie larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Annie Huynh is Director of Curriculum and Assessment at Boys Prep Bronx Elementary School. She is an ESL certified educator and leader who has taught...

Can there be any real learning without reflection? Our guests weigh in on the role and challenges of reflection in the classroom. Follow: @barrykid1 @mtedrow larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Barry Saide has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in three different New Jersey school districts. He has been teaching for 13 years, the last 11 at Mount Prospect School in Bernards Townsh...

Grit is another term being bandied about the education community. In this episode, we define grit, discuss whether grit can be taught and ask who is responsible for developing grit in students. Follow: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Ebony McGee, Assistant Professor of Education, Diversity and Urban Schooling, studies the educational and career trajectories of science, technology, engineering, and...

There is much talk in education circles about "personalized learning." Yet the definition and interpretation varies widely. In this episode, we aim to clarify what personalized learning is and why it matters. Follow: @larryferlazzo @dlaufenberg @PernilleRipp @allison_zmuda @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech As a full-time education consultant, Allison Zmuda works with educators to grow ide...

While the ranks of students of color continue to rise, so does the diversity gap among teachers. What will it take to engage more teachers of color? Follow: @larryferlazzo @tjacksonbristol @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtechTravis J. Bristol is a former New York City public high school teacher and teacher educator with the Boston Teacher Residency program. He is currently a research and pol...

In this segment we curate a great set of do's and don't's for new teachers. Follow: @larryferlazzo @TeacherAdvice @ValeriaBrownEdu @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Val Brown is a teacher-leader in Seminole County, Florida. She is the program coordinator for the district’s instructional coaching program, and founder of the Diversity in Education Coalition, a group that focuses on the recr...

Most teachers are willing to give all they have to help children. In this segment we talk about ways to restore balance to lives of educators who routinely overextend themselves for the benefit of their students. Follow: @larryferlazzo @EducationHall @billsterrett @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Debbie Silver is an award-winning teacher, an internationally known presenter and humorist,...

Resistance to change is part of human nature. In this segment we look at how we can become more willing and comfortable with embracing new teaching strategies and techniques. Follow: @larryferlazzo @EducationHall @billsterrett@bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Sally Zepeda is a professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy. Bill...

In this segment we talk about how teachers can help other teachers deal with the challenges of supporting English language learners. Follow: @larryferlazzo @sonianieto @bamradionetwork Sonia Nieto is Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture, College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has devoted her professional life to questions of diversity, equity, and social ju...

Working with English language learners can be very isolating if administrators are not enthusiastic supporters. In this segment we talk abut how teachers can encourage the needed support. Follow: @larryferlazzo @DStaehrFenner @RTPrincipal1 @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Jennifer Connors has been the Principal of Rolling Terrace ES in Takoma Park, Maryland for nine years. Partial Spanis...

Most teachers are familiar with the idea of students developing a portfolio of their work, but what is a a digital portfolio? Today we'll explore the benefits and challenges of this teaching tool. Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. She is also an Edutopia blogger and an ed...

Administrator directed professional development often falls flat with teachers. In this episode we explore what works, what doesn't and why. Follow: @larryferlazzo @SJheart4learnin @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Rick Wormeli, a long time classroom veteran, now award-winning author and teacher trainer, was one of the first Nationally Board Certified Teachers in America as well as Disney...

Increasing numbers of teachers are leaving the profession and nowhere is this more impacting than at high-needs schools. Despite the exodus of educators, we find that some teachers stay no matter what the conditions. What can we learn from them that might stem the loss of teaching talent? Follow: @larryferlazzo @YJacksonNUA @kbaptiste22 @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Sharon Jacobs is a...

This segment is the second in series exploring the variety of reasons why teachers leave high poverty urban schools. We close with recommendations to attract and keep more teachers in these schools. Follow: @larryferlazzo @YJacksonNUA @kbaptiste22 @bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Karen Baptiste is a Supervisor of Teacher Development for Broward County Public Schools. She is responsible f...

Our guests share with us some of the powerful possibilities in small learning communities. We also discuss what works and what doesn't when embracing the model. Follow: @WilliamHimmele @cultofpedagogy @PersidaHimmele @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwor #edchat #teachers #edtech ReLeah Cosette-Lent is, a former secondary teacher, is now an education writer and consultant. She is the author of 10 books,...

For English language learners, speaking English is one challenge, speaking mathematics is another. In this segment we explore instructional strategies for teaching math to ELLs that align with the Common Core Standards. Follow: @BenSpielberg @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Dr. Gladis Kersaint is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida. A Teach For America alum, Ben...