On today’s podcast: educator and professional development specialist Augusta Mann

Mann is the originator of Touching the Spirit, a culture-centered set of  teaching practices for accelerated student achievement. Her approach specifically benefits students of color in the areas of phonics, vocabulary, reading and writing comprehension. She’s a professional development specialist, literacy professional, and former classroom teacher, who’s led workshops across the U.S.

Topics

• 01:56 Culture-centered teaching explained
• 05:16 Touching the Spirit in action (example: Dancing Definitions)
• 12:24 Developing self-efficacy
• 14:10 Power of performance and community
• 16:12 Challenges facing African American students, and accelerating teaching

For more information about Touching the Spirit, you can visit Augusta Mann’s website at successfulteachers.com.