Chops

Going a little more music-centric this week - Jack and Steve discuss the importance of programming and how to effectively select music for the ensemble.

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"I'm texting my mom" is a common response to "put your phone away." This episode explores the outcomes of phone bans in schools and how students (and teachers) have responded.

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Having another teacher in the classroom is a lifesaver - if done correctly. Jack and Steve share their thoughts on how to create the most effective co-teaching relationship.

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Chops Podcast teams up with Bryan Munoz and Andrew Moran from Music Travel Consultants to discuss the overlap between teaching and trip-leading.

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With very few minutes in the classroom due to inclement weather, the duo speak to the importance of making every second count, along with some other hot topics in education.

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Ragebait (aka trolling) is a buzzword in K-12 classrooms - students try to bait each other or their teachers into getting angry. This episode discusses what it looks like, how to greet it, and what its friend, "Joybait" can look like.

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Moments create a sense of belonging and authenticity in the classroom - it's a teacher's job to craft them for students.

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A lesson might not go well if the teacher is unsure of what might happen next. Seeing the future is a skill for all teachers to develop in order to promote mastery in the classroom.

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Looking back on the semester, Steve and Jack identify areas in their craft in which to improve while also recognizing what worked well.

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This episode takes a more lighthearted approach as the duo shares the typical experience of a teacher at the end of the first semester.

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