Mr. Bop

Teaching with Mr. Bop

Education EN ↓ 3 episodes

Teaching with Mr. Bop is a podcast for educators. Especially those who showed up to the classroom without a roadmap. Mr. Bop is a former teacher, instructional coach, and current MTSS coordinator with over a decade in urban Title 1 schools. No fluff, no jargon — just honest conversation about what actually works in real classrooms with real students. From classroom culture and lesson planning to data, feedback, and everything in between. If you work in a school and want to get better at it, this is for you. Contact by email: bopmanteaching@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/bopmanteaching

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Mr. Bop

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Learning Targets, Exit Tickets, and Designing with the End in Mind 12.06.2026 18:43

In Episode 3, we build on the foundation from last time and get into what I believe is the most important component of any lesson — the learning target. We cover how to write learning targets students can actually own, how to design exit tickets that give you real data, and why you should always start with the end in mind before you plan anything else. Topics covered: Writing learning targets tha...

Entering the Classroom, Do Nows, and Setting the Tone 06.04.2026 16:17

In Episode 2, we get into actual teaching practice — starting at the very beginning of class. We cover thresholding and welcoming students into your space, building an intentional Do Now structure, and setting the tone before you ever say a word. Whether you're a veteran teacher or just finding your rhythm, this episode will challenge you to audit your first ten minutes and make them count. Topics...

Introduction and Non-Negotiables for Educators 28.03.2026 9:50

Welcome to Teaching with Mr. Bop — a podcast for educators, especially those who showed up to the classroom without a roadmap. I'm Mr. Bop: former teacher, instructional coach, and current MTSS coordinator with over a decade in Title 1 schools. This podcast exists because the teachers working in the buildings with the greatest need deserve real, practical support. Just honest conversation about wh...