Teaching Unscripted

Today, we have the second episode in Berit Gordon's year-long series for new, or newer teachers, here on the Heinemann Podcast. Berit is the author of the book, The Joyful Teacher: Strategies for Becoming the Teacher Every Student Deserves. In this episode, she'll explore tips for classroom management, specifically how to quickly deal with dysregulation so you can better maintain the tone and focu...

In the third and final episode of Engaging Reluctant Learners our three guest educators take a close look at engagement. They explore what engagement really looks like in the classroom and methods you can use to ignite curiosity and foster student independence. If you haven't listened yet, make sure to check out the first two episodes of this series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

This week we have part two of Engaging Reluctant Learners, Reducing Classroom Anxiety. In this episode, Kelly, Maria and Jennifer dive into the critical role of the nervous system in student engagement and learning. Discover how understanding the autonomic ladder can help create a safe and supportive classroom environment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

This week on the podcast, we start our three-part series, Engaging Reluctant Learners. Kelly Boswell, Maria Nichols and Jennifer Lempp are three educators who came together over their shared ideas on how to address the foundation and support students need to truly engage. They will discuss three key principles, staying curious about students, reducing classroom anxiety and understanding genuine en...

Today we'll hear an excerpt from Heinemann author Shamari Reid's Humans Who YouTube series. In this series, Shamari joins some of the top educators and authors in the country to discuss the humanity in all aspects of teaching and life. In this installment, he's joined by Doctors Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, and Gholdy Muhammad. They explore the profound themes of racial literacy, teacher education, and th...

Today, Berit Gordon kicks off her year-long series for new or newer teachers here on the Heinemann Podcast. Berit is the author of the book, The Joyful Teacher: Strategies for Becoming the Teacher Every Student Deserves. In this episode, she'll explore specific tips for time management, like the Pomodoro Technique for focused work sessions. Discover how to manage your workload, protect your time,...

Today, we delve into the challenges faced by elementary math teachers and explore strategies for fostering mathematical thinking and understanding. Joining us is math educator and coach Sue O'Connell. Sue works with elementary math educators across the country and offers an acute perspective on how we can support teachers right now.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

In today's episode, we hear from educator and author Kelly Gallagher, whose new book To Read Stuff You Have to Know Stuff is out now. Discover why background knowledge isn't just about being well-read. It's about being prepared to navigate a world brimming with information, and misinformation. Kelly shares the inspiration behind his Article of the Week work and explores how background knowledge is...

Writing can feel like an insurmountable challenge, whether it's a simple email or a complex essay. This episode dives into the heart of writing anxiety and explores how it affects our students. In this excerpt from her audiobook, The Confidence to Write , Liz Prather discusses the common struggles students face from writer's block to perfectionism and how these issues can make writing feel like an...

In today's episode, we dive into an excerpt from the audiobook, Literacy's Democratic Roots by Tom Newkirk, which focuses on the powerful concept of funds of knowledge. This term coined by Luis Moll and his colleagues refers to the rich, culturally developed bodies of knowledge and skills that students bring from their home and communities. Through this body of research, Tom explores practical way...

In this episode, we explore the pitfalls of reading incentives and how they can undermine intrinsic motivation and create a culture of winners and losers. Instead, discover how to build a supportive and equitable reading community that truly values the joy of reading. Tune in for this thought-provoking audiobook sample from The Joy of Reading by Donalyn Miller and Teri Lesesne. See Privacy Policy...

In this episode, we'll explore supporting multilingual language learners with a tool called community asset mapping. This tool is a great way to start the year off and brings into focus how fostering strong connections with parents and the broader community can enrich the learning experience. This is one of many tools found in the brand new book Supporting Multilingual Learners by Lindsey Moses. S...

On the commute this morning, Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher explore how personalized and student-driven reading experiences can cultivate a deep appreciation for literature. In this excerpt from their audiobook, 4 Essential Studies , we'll hear about research-backed strategies for integrating book clubs into your curriculum and practical methods to prepare for meaningful book club discussions th...

Are you in your first five years of teaching? Are you wondering if your current school is the right fit for you? In today's episode, Patrick Harris, author of The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers shares the importance of being intentional about choosing the right school, much like finding the perfect home. He emphasizes the need for teachers to align their values with those of their schools a...

In this episode, Kelly Boswell focuses on finding the balance between conventions and creativity. In this excerpt from her audiobook, Every Kid a Writer , Kelly helps us understand the importance of flexibility for more enjoyable and productive learning experiences--and gives several practical approaches for implementing this. From engaging students in conversations about quality writing to provid...

Kristina Peterson and Dennis Magliozzi have been teaching English at Exeter High School in New Hampshire since 2008. And today they will share their evolving perspectives on integrating generative AI in their workshop-style classrooms. Tune in to hear their journey to the realization that you can't completely bot-proof your classroom, but you can develop strategies to leverage generative AI effect...

In this episode, authors Kylene Beers and Bob Probst reflect on how educators have used the six essential signposts in their book Notice & Note to deepen close reading. Join us as we unpack the evolution of these signposts, the joy of witnessing students naturally citing textual evidence, and the benefits for neurodivergent readers. Learn how picture books can illustrate these techniques for y...

Today, we'll revisit a conversation from 2020. Tanya Wright, author of A Teacher's Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day , is joined by Katie Wood Ray to talk about why it's important to take a deliberate approach to vocabulary instruction that spans throughout the day, and not just in isolated units. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

What do we want students to get out of math class? Proficiency? A love of math? Job prospects? Today we'll revisit a conversation from 2022 when Heinemann Fellow alum Kent Haines and author Steve Leinwand discussed the status of math instruction in the United States and some long overdue transformations that could benefit our students. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

When you make the decision to move beyond long-used textbooks, you might wonder, what will kids read? The authors of The Civically Engaged Classroom believe in the power of curated, current text sets-- collections initially created by teachers that students can expand as their knowledge grows. In this preview of the audiobook, we'll explore how to build these text sets, starting with online source...

How can I fit poetry into my busy classroom schedule? And how do I even introduce poetry to students? Awakening the Heart by Georgia Heard has inspired thousands of teachers to learn the power of infusing poetry into the everyday life of their classrooms, rather than relegating it to one month out of the year. And the brand new edition of this book offers updated strategies, lessons, mentor texts,...

In her book, Comprehension Connections, Tanny McGregor has developed visual, tangible, everyday lessons that make abstract thinking concrete and help every child in your classroom make more effective use of reading comprehension strategies. In this section of the audiobook, we’ll listen as Tanny beautifully sets up the Reading Salad comprehension tool and guides the students to profound levels of...

Research shows that outdoor learning can boost academic performance as well as support physical, mental, and emotional health. When you provide outdoor and indoor learning experiences, students can expand their knowledge and apply concepts to the real world. Valerie Bang-Jensen's book, Literacy Moves Outdoors, provides the rationale, resources, and information to help you get started. And today, i...

How can we rely on our human capacity to love, to engage in teaching for social justice even in the presence of fear? Today in this preview of the audiobook, Humans Who Teach , we hear how Shamari implements asking big, essential questions into his practice as an educator, as he plans lessons and develops experiences for his class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Kylene Beers writes, "Reading changes us. It changes the way we think, the way we see the world, the way we process information and dream new thoughts. It allows us to discover more about ourselves and the world around us so that we might become better versions of ourselves, so we might fully participate in our communities and our nation. And when we don't read, when kids can't read, all that is g...