Shop Class Podcast

Season 2 will be released at the start of the school year and will include episodes highlighting an awesome program helping to provide cars to students in need, shop program pen pals, highlights from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Let's Build It Institute, and much more. As always, please reach out with topic ideas: shopclasspodcast@gmail.com

Season 2 coming soon. 

In this episode, Ron and I get the opportunity to sit down with Tae Kang who is working with an organization that is kicking butt in supporting shop teachers. One of those ways is by annually rewarding a total of one million dollars to a total of 18 shop teachers and shop programs around the country. You have the chance to apply: Open to all U.S. public high school trades teachers. Applications ma...

In episode 33, we get a special chance to talk with Barbercheck's dad who now retired, still pursues work as a business coach. As you know that title gets thrown around, however I really did feel that his questions and approach were helpful to an educator like myself. Hope you enjoy too. If you want more information on Senior (Richard) Barbercheck, follow this link... https://strategicorientation....

In Episode 32, Barbercheck interviews fellow shop teacher Josh Klomp about his path to becoming a shop teacher. From special education to shop specialist. Josh Klomp's story. check out Josh's shop class Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schsshop/

In episode 31, Mr. Barbercheck reacts to an interview with my Alumni, Chris Ortiz, from episode 30.

Mr. G's alumni and current friend, Chris Ortiz, reflects on what it was like to be in class with Mr. G Here is the link to the song that Chris and I listened to. Wood by Alice in Chains. https://youtu.be/Nco_kh8xJDs and here is a link to Chris's YouTube channel where he interviews me about a similar topic. https://youtu.be/Xf6CrWA9tmw

In Episode 29, we discuss the known differences between CTE vs Industrial Arts. CTE can receive more funding and it might be a more focused vocational training program. Industrial Arts, might have less funding but can cover a much broader range of topics for projects. There are also differences in job training requirements. Feel free to contact us with any feedback.

In episode 28, Mr. Barbaracheck and Mister G dissect the competitive and non-competitive projects available to students in shop class. Real-world world projects verse internal competitions. and everything in between. Some of the inspiration for this episode came from Esther Wojcicki. Check out her Ted Talk on project-based learning https://youtu.be/uQxsLPf1s0k

In episode 27, we interview Harrison D'Amico, a college senior that will become a shop teacher next year. We asked about his path, and preparation for the future. https://instagram.com/mr_damico?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=bnt2pu6w9nyw

In Episode 26, we interview Hart Snider about his film "Shop Class". A horror film animation from an 8th grade point of view of a reluctant boy in Shop Class. Here is the link to the 8 minute movie: https://youtu.be/vrSDmJdDX1s

In Episode 25, Barbercheck and I discussed his article "The hierarchy of knowledge", which covers career path influence. And Bonus, we interview Tim Zavacki a shop teacher from Northwest New Jersey. Here are some links from the show: Barbercheck's article https://hawkshop.jimdo.com/2019/01/12/the-hierarchy-of-knowledge/ The movie "shop class" by Hart Snider. https://youtu.be/vrSDmJdDX1s Mr. G's pr...

Have you wondered what to call your course? We talk a little about that and more about the stigma of shop knowledge.  Prompted by the observation of a future teacher, Ron and I discuss some of our favorite Instagram shop teachers giving them a shout out and a little love. We ponder ways to improve and accelerate some of the awesome collaboration taking place among ourselves.  We don't co...

In Episode 23, Mr. Barbaracheck and Mr G, discuss the differences between a Makerspace and an industrial arts class.

Episode 22, short versus long student relationships. Barbercheck and Mr. G talk about the dynamic relationships established between a student and a teacher. We start by discussing our different environments, get into staying in touch with students after they graduate, initiating those relationships with fresh faces, remaining authentic, setting boundaries, and managing emotions.

Episode 21, A Win Win Barbercheck and Shopteachers This episode, Barber check talks about his recent second-place win in the Harbor Freight Grant challenge. An in-depth application process was beneficial to him and other shop teachers alike. Listen to find out his journey and a triumphant finish.

In Episode 20!!!, we discuss guiding students on a College vs Trade School "track".

In Episode 19, after a brief intro of Ron's current class project, we discuss the culture of safety in a high school or middle school workshop. Link to Mr. Barbercheck's safety checklists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGMnYM0_GTcwBDlqfGXLMPusG1xLBhlD?usp=sharing Virinia Tech Lab safety referenced by Mr. Barbercheck: https://www.alce.vt.edu/signature-programs/team-ag-ed/teacher-resources...

Episode 18, social media for teachers. In this episode we dive into the different parts of social media and advantages available for teachers.

In Episode 17, we cover use of bicycles as a learning tool in the shop teacher classroom.

Episode 16, Mr. Barbercheck and I discuss integrating Math into the STEM or industrial Arts curriculum.... Without the kids knowing it.

Episode 15, Mr. G goes to Maker Faire. In this episode I discuss my excitement for Maker Faire and the maker movement.

Episode 14, project management starts with you.

In Episode 13, we talked to Mr Barbercheck about his semi-finalists positions in the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Grant competition.

Episode 12, Overwhelmed by the start of the new school year? Mr. Barbaracheck and I discuss starting the new year.