Teachers Like Us

Education EN ↓ 108 episodes

What does it mean to be educated for today's modern learner? With the rise in technology, is education a dying field? Are teachers necessary? Join middle school teachers Alyssa and Andre as they explore the ins and outs of today's education system through the lens of equity and social justice. Each episode will explore relevant topics in education from the perspective of two black teachers in an urban school setting.

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There's a Racist in My Pocket 04.03.2020 29:57

Alyssa and Andre discuss the the impact of Dr. Seuss Week on the teaching community and how rhyming words have played a part in masking racism. Support the show

Code-switching Part 1 26.02.2020 23:14

Alyssa and Andre discuss what it means to code switch and manage multiple lived experiences from both a teacher and student perspective. Support the show

The 'Shade' is Real! 12.02.2020 26:20

Andre and Alyssa discuss what colourism/shadeism are and how these ideologies impact your students. What does it mean when your students talk about being "light-skinned" vs. "dark-skinned" and why it's a problem for racialized communities. Support the show

Don't Touch My Hair 05.02.2020 31:41

Join Alyssa and Andre with a special guest to talk about hair in the black community and what that means for your students. Support the show

Getting Real About Black History Month 29.01.2020 24:50

Alyssa and Andre explore some of the pitfalls educators make during Black History Month and give you practical steps for how to move forward with a culturally responsive Black History Month (and year!) Support the show

Everything is Curriculum 22.01.2020 25:42

How do you figure out what to teach and how to teach it? Join Alyssa and Andre as they talk about curriculum development and instructional design through a culturally responsive lens. Support the show

Building Authentic Relationships with Students 15.01.2020 25:17

In this episode, Alyssa and Andre discuss their teaching philosophies and how building relationships with students is beneficial to student learning. Support the show

Real Teachers ● Real Talk 08.01.2020 25:28

Welcome to the first episode of Teachers Like Us! Join hosts Alyssa and Andre, middle school teachers with a fresh perspective on education. In episode 1, meet the educators behind Teachers Like Us as they explain their respective journeys into education. Support the show