NHS PD In the Classroom

Some classes just need more time to practice. Especially when the unit you're working on gets tested by the food you make in the kitchen. Amelia Bowles shares her love for cooking and encouraging students to learn and try new things that will have an impact on them for the rest of their lives.

What is traditional education and how many teachers in your school promote programs that develop real skills? Kurt Jensen talks about his experience teaching students the mysteries of metal. He helps them gain confidence and solve problems that give them a view of real world career possibilities from mountain bikes to aerospace. Check out what instruction in Mr. Jensen's classroom is like!

How does a teacher know they're using best practices in their direct instruction? Sheree Christensen illustrates how she balances direct instruction with small group and individual practice. Sheree discusses how teachers can help motivate students to participate and learn for themselves, whether they think they will use your content or not.

Students are distracted. How do teachers get students ready to learn, receive instruction, and absorb new concepts? Jana Coates shares her expertise in helping students understand what is expected of them and how they can do those things regardless of how anxious or doubtful they are. Jana is willing to help anyone who wants to improve their instructional practice, specifically showing students ho...

Dave and RaDon talk about learning, studying, and a little about Level 2 in the High Reliability Schools structure. HRS isn't a program, it's a structure to help teachers prove that what they are doing in the classroom is working, or use the data from student scores and work to improve process to help students learn more effectively.

How do you reach out to students and help them feel included? How do you hold students accountable and encourage them to try without harping on them? How do you encourage without them shutting down? Turns out stickers, among other things work for high school kids too.

How much work is required to graduate? How much of that work is on the teacher, and how much is on the student? What can teachers do to encourage more students to pass their classes and graduate? Kim Child has some ideas to help us keep on doing what good teachers do. Teach, care, follow up, encourage, and accept when students keep trying. It's definitely not easy!

Balcony Bunch, Corner Crew, whatever you call them, they're there supporting each other and connecting with kids in the hall. They give advice about connecting with other teachers and helping others feel included and appreciated. Listen to this episode and start your own Corner Crew today!

What are you looking for? If you're looking for something to complain about, you'll find it. She might be a newer teacher, but Madisen Brown has some enlightening nuggets of wisdom on managing her math classroom, and how to encourage kids to try and even enjoy solving problems.

Are you happy teaching? How do you stay positive throughout the year? What do you really have control over in your classroom? Tanner has some great thoughts about connecting with students, reflecting on what you have committed to, and remembering why teaching is a rewarding profession.

How do you create a warm and engaging environment in your classroom? What can you do to help students, and blueberries, feel included and heard? Beverly has some great and practical advice for teachers, whether experience, or new. Are they platitudes, or are they good practices?

How do you deal with difficult students? Students who are lacking some academic skill. How do you show them that you care? Jill has a couple of strategies that build community with everyone. And, if you have advice for Jill regarding Concurrent Enrollment classes, let her know!

What would you change in your lessons if you had a little extra brain power? What have you always wanted to do, but couldn't figure out how to make it happen? Well, Shauna Christensen is ready to collaborate with you and your PLC to help create interesting, real-world learning experiences for your students. If you have an idea, let her know!

Do you have what it takes to be a driver's ed teacher? When Jason Duckworth got into teaching, he wanted to be a coach. Isn't that what teaching is in the end? Listen to students. Be patient with them. And, hope they don't hit the brakes too hard in the snow. Jason gives great advice about listening and being slow to respond to issues that might just be little emotional blow-ups.

Special Education can be confusing and scary for general education teachers. Dave talks with Katie Herring about what students need and that it's always best to communicate, ask questions, and sometimes, take a break!

Four students from the Multicultural Advisory Council join NHS PD in the Classroom to discuss what teachers can do to help students of color succeed in the classroom, and address issues like racism. What can you do to lift all students in your classroom? How can you help take down those walls of misunderstanding?

Dave talks with Aly about her family's military experience and what teachers can do to help all of our students feel more included. They also talk about expectations and students who are experiencing anxiety and how we can help them be more successful in class. What exactly does a high school counselor do? Listen and learn!

In this episode Jessica Holtry uses the Scientific Method to try and help students improve and support each other throughout the year. She also asks what can we as teachers do to help support and lift each other. The research is fascinating and encouraging. What can you do to implement something into your teaching?

Becky has been around Davis School District for a while, and done many things for students and their families. Now, she's found her niche helping students (and teachers) who find themselves overwhelmed or in stressful situations. Take a minute to visit Becky's office and introduce yourself!

Principal Smith walks the walk and talks the talk. He knows what he's asking teachers to do, and does it himself. Whether the focus is on improving our teaching through innovative Professional Development, killing fewer trees, or capturing and sharing those Tailwind Moments, he genuinely cares about students and teachers.

Sometimes you don't know what you know until someone asks you about it. These four educators share their perspective, memories, and things they wish they had known when they started teaching. Sometimes direction is helpful and good, and sometimes it's okay to just jump in and do your best. Pam, RaDon, Steve, and Wendy, have all had a big impact on our school and community.

What is more important than human development and relationships? Saralyn shares what she enjoys when teaching students about finances, relationships, and other interpersonal issues. It's an amazing feeling when students realize that what they are learning will actually matter in the near future, and that's why Saralyn loves teaching.

Teaching is a difficult profession and that feeling might be increased by a factor of 10 if you are a math teacher. Janae Howell found a love for teaching during her college experience and decided that spending time helping students learn perseverance alongside learning math was her calling in life. Janae's reminder to enjoy what you teach even when things get difficult, is critical to your, and s...

Spencer Bird might be a newer teacher, but you wouldn't know from talking with him. His love for students and helping them achieve is obvious in this short conversation. Are you talking with your students like they're people? For more about Philotimo click this link here: https://youtu.be/vyOIgzVKLT4 Here's a link to an affordable copy of A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K...

How do teachers encourage students to be successful? Steve Ashcraft talks about his long-term philosophy in dealing with, encouraging, and teaching teenagers. If you're curious about what it takes to have a successful teaching career, this episode is for you!