Think Differently and Deeply Podcast

In this episode from Season 2, host Glenn speaks with Rose Currie about her experience as a student intern at the academy.   They discuss the importance of her relationship with teachers, how well teachers should know their students, ways to incorporate metacognition into student learning, and what makes for a good homework assignment.   Listen in to learn why Rose signed up for a summer internshi...

There are seasons in a teaching career when the questions shift from "What am I doing in my classroom tomorrow?" to "Who am I becoming as an educator, colleague, and human?" In this episode, veteran third-grade teacher, nurse-turned-educator, and new‑teacher mentor Dale Kynoch invites us into that deeper work through the lens of coaching, theorist‑informed practice, and a relentless belief that bo...

There are conversations in education that challenge not just what we do in classrooms, but how we think about learning itself. Today's conversation with educator, researcher, and The Scaffolding Effect co-author Alex Fairlamb was exactly that kind of conversation. Alex joins us at the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning after a whirlwind stretch of presentations across China, New York,...

Today's guest Kristin Webster taught middle and upper school Latin at St. Andrews for four years and is currently a class dean and Latin teacher at the Nightingale Bamford School in New York City. Kristin has also continued to be a translation group leader at the CTTL'S Annual Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy, and authored an article for volume four of Think Differently and Eeeply...

Today host Glenn Whitman talks about practical instructional design with instructional coach Gene Tavernetti. Reading to learn has been an integral part of both of their journeys and they co-authored the article "Let's Talk More About Instructional Design (and the science of learning)." Gene is also the author of the book "Teach Fast: Focused Adaptable Structured Teaching." In this episode, we dis...

It is rare to have St. Andrews students on the podcast, so one of today's guests is a special addition. Daphne is a St. Andrews language teacher and a returning guest on the podcast. In this episode, Daphne brings one of her students along to rethink the concept of homework. We talk about the ways that teachers can promote collective efficacy through homework assignments and what makes a good or b...

Sean Hurney has been the athletic trainer at St. Andrews for over 24 years. In this episode, we discuss his article, "Taking Care of the Whole Student Athlete," and Sean shares what he has learned during his career and how his outlook has changed over time. We also discuss factors that can impact student-athletes off the playing field and how AI has affected athletic trainers. "The injury data is...

Right now, everything is about AI, so today, we hear from Ryan Marklewitz. Ryan teaches middle school science and sports. In this interview, we discuss Ryan's article, "Teacher Aide, Not Teacher Replacement: Artificial Intelligence Tools' Impact on Teaching and Learning." Ryan shares how AI can support student learning and where the technology still needs work.  Listen to this episode to learn abo...

Daphne Clyburn is a Spanish teacher and the head of the CTTL's language department. She is also a pivotal member of the Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy translation group team. In this episode, we discuss Daphne's article, Empathy Interviews: Making Space for Student Voices. We also discuss the importance of incorporating choice and play into the classroom.  SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIF...

This episode is part two of our interview with Tia Henteleff, the CTTL'S Lower School research lead and one of the Lower School science and design thinking teachers. Tia admits that she did not love learning until college. She opens up what her position entails and offers tips for beginning educators. We talk about teachers collaborating with researchers, how she views her students as co-creators...

Conversations are a pedagogical strategy and gateway to other cognitive demands on young learners. Today, host Glenn speaks about the art and science of classroom conversations with Tia Henteleff, the CTTL's Lower School research lead and one of the Lower School science and design thinking teachers. Listen to this episode for takeaways from her article, The Necessary Art and Science of Classroom C...

Joel and Glen discussed the crucial role of memorization in performing arts, with Joel emphasizing how it allows performers to connect with the audience on a deeper level. Joel shares his personal approaches to memorizing lines for a play, including repetition, writing down lines, and recording themselves. He also discusses the challenges in memorizing lines, such as pressure to perform well and r...

Active learning happens when children ask questions - just ask first-grade "knowledge makers" at St. Andrew's Episcopal School. First Grade teacher Sung Hee Kim shares how she introduced elementary school students to metacognition with help from a stone. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS:  https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star rev...

Today is all about the science of teaching and how educators can apply continued education in their classrooms. Our guest Dr. Ian Kelleher explains his role as the CTTL Research Chair and makes the case for further professionalizing the practice of teaching, as has been done with so many other fields. In this episode, we discuss why creating assessments only gets harder and the importance of mixin...

Today's interview might have the catchiest title in our most recent publication. Sara McAuliffe is an English teacher, Co-Leader of New Employee Mentoring Program, and Professional Growth Pathway Co-Leader at St. Andrew's. In this episode, we talk about the personal nature of thinking about your craft and the constant nature of growth and improvement of the teaching profession. Listen to this epis...

Today's guest took one of the most unique pathways to education. Brittany Shields was a police officer before she worked at St. Andrews as a science teacher. In this episode, Brittany and I discuss why she left police work for teaching and the process she underwent to design her own forensics course. We also talk about the importance of understanding the brain and the lessons she learned as a poli...

Today I talk with Andrew Seidman about his recent article, giving feedback that works for students and teachers, and the CTL's emphasis on metacognition. In this episode, we discuss current ways of giving student feedback and how these methods could be improved. We also share our frustration with students not taking feedback onboard. Listen to Andrew explain how teachers can give better student fe...

Today we talk about belonging as a foundational element in the classroom with colleague and mentor, Lorraine Martinez Haley. Fifteen years ago 'belonging' wasn't a common buzzword among educators, so today we discuss the connection between the science of teaching and learning and the science of diversity, equity, and belonging. We ask how we as teachers can stay in this space rather than let the c...

This interview with Andrew Watson was recorded during the second USA Festival of Education. Andrew is what I call a positive skeptic. In this episode, we discuss the differences between the brain and the mind and debate the importance of studying both. We also offer tips for analyzing educational research. Listen to Andrew's educational journey and how it led him to teach English and eventually au...

Zach Groshell is good gatekeeper of information, so we are very lucky today to be able to pick his brain about his educational passions, explicit teaching and direct instruction. In this episode, we define these two teaching styles, discuss the research behind them, and explain why explicit teaching is so rare. We also talk about the importance of background knowledge and offer tips for creating e...

Today I speak with Rose Currie about her experience as a student intern at the academy. We discuss the importance of her relationship with teachers and how well teachers should know their students. We also speak about ways to incorporate metacognition into student learning and what makes for a good homework assignment. Listen in to learn why Rose signed up for a summer internship with the CTTL, ho...

If all teachers knew the science behind neuroplasticity and learning we would be better educators. Today I talk with Eva Shultis, who has the unique position of Associate Director for Research and Product Development for CTTL, about our role as stewards of neuroplasticity as teachers and educators.  In this episode, we talk about mind-brain education, how the CTTl incorporates art into their model...

Learn about the challenges of working in admissions, educating admissions staff on choice and intrinsic motivation, and how the student admission process has changed over the past 20 years. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS:  https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT...

Joel and Glen discussed the crucial role of memorization in performing arts, with Joel emphasizing how it allows performers to connect with the audience on a deeper level. Joel shares his personal approaches to memorizing lines for a play, including repetition, writing down lines, and recording themselves. He also discusses the challenges in memorizing lines, such as pressure to perform well and r...

As we approach the first major projects and exams of the school year, there's one research-informed success strategy that students and teachers alike tend to downplay - getting a full night's sleep. In the latest episode of the Think Differently and Deeply Podcast, we get some insight on the importance of sleep from a recent high school graduate, Sarah Schwartz, who wrote about the impact of sleep...