Classroom Q and A

Can there be any real learning without reflection? Our guests weigh in on the role and challenges of reflection in the classroom.

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Barry Saide has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in three different New Jersey school districts. He has been teaching for 13 years, the last 11 at Mount Prospect School in Bernards Township where he currently directs the Before/After School Care program. Saide has written and built curriculum in all subjects and been a grade-level leader. Mary K. Tedrow, M.Ed. NBCT is Director of the Shenandoah Valley Writing Project and has been a teacher for 25 years.

Grit is another term being bandied about the education community. In this episode, we define grit, discuss whether grit can be taught and ask who is responsible for developing grit in students.

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Ebony McGee, Assistant Professor of Education, Diversity and Urban Schooling, studies the educational and career trajectories of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among historically marginalized students of color. Kristine Mraz is a kindergarten teacher to 26 amazing children in the New York City Public Schools. She is the co-author, with Christine Hertz, of the book A Mindset for Learning. Christine Hertz is a second grade teacher in northern Vermont. She is the co-author, with Kristi Mraz, of A Mindset for Learning: Teaching the Traits of Joyful, Independent Growth.

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There is much talk in education circles about "personalized learning." Yet the definition and interpretation varies widely. In this episode, we aim to clarify what personalized learning is and why it matters.

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As a full-time education consultant, Allison Zmuda works with educators to grow ideas on how to make learning for students challenging, possible and worthy of the attempt. Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Pernille Ripp is a 5th grade teacher in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, and creator of the Global Read Aloud Project, Co-founder of EdCamp MadWI.

While the ranks of students of color continue to rise, so does the diversity gap among teachers. What will it take to engage more teachers of color?

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#edchat #teachers #edtechTravis J. Bristol is a former New York City public high school teacher and teacher educator with the Boston Teacher Residency program. He is currently a research and policy fellow at the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy and Education (SCOPE).

In this segment we curate a great set of do's and don't's for new teachers.

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Val Brown is a teacher-leader in Seminole County, Florida. She is the program coordinator for the district’s instructional coaching program, and founder of the Diversity in Education Coalition, a group that focuses on the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. Julia Thompson is the author of several books for teachers, including The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide. She is also a classroom teacher, workshop leader, and consultant.

Most teachers are willing to give all they have to help children. In this segment we talk about ways to restore balance to lives of educators who routinely overextend themselves for the benefit of their students.

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Debbie Silver is an award-winning teacher, an internationally known presenter and humorist, an author of numerous books and educational journal articles, and a passionate advocate for students, teachers, and parents.

Resistance to change is part of human nature. In this segment we look at how we can become more willing and comfortable with embracing new teaching strategies and techniques.

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Sally Zepeda is a professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy. Bill Sterrett serves as a faculty member and program coordinator in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Prior to his work at UNCW, Sterrett served as a principal, assistant principal, and middle school science teacher. Sterrett is the author of the ASCD books Insights into Action and Short on Time. Pete Hall is a school principal, author, consultant, and motivational coach.

In this segment we talk about how teachers can help other teachers deal with the challenges of supporting English language learners.

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Sonia Nieto is Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture, College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has devoted her professional life to questions of diversity, equity, and social justice in education. Alicia Lopez has been a teacher for 20 years. She currently teaches ELL at Amherst Regional Middle School. She lives in Amherst with her husband and 3 children.

Working with English language learners can be very isolating if administrators are not enthusiastic supporters. In this segment we talk abut how teachers can encourage the needed support.

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Jennifer Connors has been the Principal of Rolling Terrace ES in Takoma Park, Maryland for nine years. Partial Spanish Immersion Title I school, serving over 900 students with 450 receiving ESOL services. Diane Staehr Fenner is the president of DSF Consulting, a woman-owned small business that supports English learners and their educators through professional development, research, technical assistance, and curriculum design. She is a frequent blogger and author of Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators. Sydney Snyder is a Senior Associate with DSF Consulting and a former ESL teacher. She is a strong advocate for ELLs' access to the curriculum and educational equity.

Most teachers are familiar with the idea of students developing a portfolio of their work, but what is a a digital portfolio? Today we'll explore the benefits and challenges of this teaching tool.

Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. She is also an Edutopia blogger and an editor at Medium's largest publication on Education: The Synapse. Michael Fisher is an author and educational consultant working with schools around the country to upgrade current curricula, design new curricula, and modernize instruction with immersive technology. He is the author of Digital Learning Strategies: How do I assign and assess 21st Century Work? and the co-author of Upgrade Your Curriculum: Practical Ways to Transform Units and Engage Students.