Teaching with Valor Podcast: A Veteran Teachers Perspective

Send a text Welcome to "Teaching with Valor," the podcast that delves deep into the heart of effective teaching strategies and educational insights. I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today, we’re exploring a fascinating and enriching topic: Visual Arts in the Classroom. Visual arts offer a unique way to enhance learning, foster creativity, and engage students at all levels—elementary,...

Send a text Welcome to another episode of "Teaching with Valor," where we explore innovative and effective teaching strategies to enhance the educational experience.  I'm your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into the critical topic of Effective Questioning Techniques. Questions are at the heart of learning, sparking curiosity and encouraging critical thinking.  Today...

Send a text Welcome to another episode of "Teaching with Valor," where we explore innovative and effective teaching strategies to enhance the educational experience.  I'm your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into the critical topic of Reflective Teaching Practices. Reflective teaching is a process where educators assess their own teaching methods and determine what work...

Send a text Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Teaching with Valor," the podcast that aims to empower educators and enhance the teaching experience.  I'm your host, Don Fessenden, and today we're diving into a topic that lies at the heart of effective teaching: Building Strong Student-Teacher Relationships. These relationships form the foundation for a positive and...

Send a text Welcome to another episode of "Teaching with Valor," the podcast dedicated to empowering educators to bring out the best in their students.  I'm your host, Don Fessenden. Today, we're delving into a critical and timely topic: Cultural Competency in Teaching. We'll explore what it means to be a culturally competent educator and how to implement these principles...

Send a text Welcome back to "Teaching with Valor," the podcast that celebrates the dedication and innovation of educators everywhere. I’m your host, Don Fessenden.  Today, we're diving deep into a topic that is fundamental to effective teaching but often overlooked: classroom organization and management. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, we'll explore strateg...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we dive into the heart of education with passion, purpose, and a dash of valor.  I'm your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today we're stepping outside the traditional classroom walls to explore the exciting world of outdoor learning and environmental education.  Whether you're an elementary, middle, or high school teache...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we celebrate the dedication and resilience of educators everywhere.  I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into an essential aspect of fostering student growth: Promoting Independent Learning. We’ll explore strategies for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, and include two additional segments to provi...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we celebrate the dedication and resilience of educators everywhere. I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into an essential aspect of classroom management: Managing Student Behavior.  We’ll explore strategies for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, and include two additional segments to provide a comp...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we celebrate the dedication and resilience of educators everywhere. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re delving into a crucial topic for every teacher: Strategies for Diverse Learners. We’ll explore effective strategies for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and include two additional segments to provide a comprehensive u...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we champion the courageous efforts of educators everywhere. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a topic that can significantly enhance the learning experience for students and ease the workload for teachers: the effective use of classroom aides. We’ll explore strategies at the elementary, middle, and high school levels an...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we celebrate the noble efforts of educators everywhere. I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today we’re diving deep into an innovative and enriching approach to education: integrating art into core subjects.  We’ll explore how art can be seamlessly woven into elementary, middle, and high school curricula, providing not only a creative outlet...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we explore the brave and inspiring world of education.  I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: building student resilience. We’ll be exploring how to nurture this vital quality in elementary, middle, and high school students.  Plus, we have two additional segments that will delve...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we delve into the heart of effective teaching practices. I’m your host, Don Fessenden.  Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that is crucial for academic success across all grade levels: enhancing vocabulary development. We'll explore strategies tailored for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, and we’ll also discu...

Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we delve into the heart of educational strategies and share insights to help you become a more effective teacher.  I'm your host, Don Fessenden. Today, we're exploring the critical topic of formative and summative assessments. These assessment types are key to understanding and supporting student learni...

Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we explore the intricacies of education and share strategies to help you become a more effective teacher. I'm your host, Don Fessenden. Today, we're diving deep into the essential skills of listening and speaking. These skills are foundational to student success at all educational levels. We'll dis...

Send a text Welcome to another enlightening episode of Teaching with Valor, where we delve into the art and science of teaching with passion and dedication.  I’m your host, Don Fessenden. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that can transform your classroom dynamics: cooperative learning strategies.  We'll explore how these strategies can be implemented effectively at the elementary, middle...

Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Teaching with Valor, the podcast that celebrates the dedication and excellence of educators everywhere.  I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden. Today, we're diving into a topic that is fundamental to creating a productive learning environment: classroom routines and procedures.  Establishing clear and consistent routines can transform your classroom, m...

Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Teaching with Valor, where we celebrate and support the valiant efforts of educators everywhere.  I'm your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today we’re diving deep into a topic that's crucial for all teachers, whether you're at the elementary, middle, or high school level: Early Intervention Strategies for the Classroom.  These strategies ar...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast that dives into the heart of education with the valor it deserves.  I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today we’re exploring a critical aspect of modern education: Social-Emotional Learning, or SEL. We’ll cover strategies for integrating SEL into your classroom, why it’s so important, and how it can transform both teaching and learning...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast that dives into the heart of education with the valor it deserves. I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today we’re exploring an essential topic for modern educators: how to integrate technology in the classroom. In our digital age, leveraging technology effectively can transform teaching and learning experiences.  We'll cover strat...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we delve into the heart of education and explore the practices that shape our schools.  I'm your host, Don J. Fessenden. Today, we’re diving into a crucial topic: Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices.  We’ll explore what it means, why it matters, and how we can support our students who’ve experienced trauma. Stay tuned for a special bonus s...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we dive deep into the critical issues in education. I'm your host, Don J. Fessenden.  Today, we’re addressing a topic that has sparked much debate and concern among educators and parents alike: Special Education and PJ’s Law in Connecticut. We’ll explore why PJ’s Law, while beneficial for high-performing students with disabili...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we explore the critical issues in education with the valor they deserve.  I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s both urgent and deeply troubling: the recent mandate from Norwalk Public Schools instructing teachers not to break up student fights. Instead, they’re told to call security and stop o...

Send a text Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we celebrate the valorous efforts of educators everywhere.   I’m your host, Don J. Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into the ever-evolving landscape of education, understanding what motivates students and fosters productivity is crucial for educators.  One powerful tool in this understanding is Adams' Equity Theory. Originally developed...