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In this part 2 of an interview with Josh Riggins, Kendall Terry continues to discuss Phase C of Learning with examples in the high school humanities classroom.

Practice, practice, practice. Phase C of the Phases of Learning is where the learner begins to put into practice the information that is being learned with assistance. This may look very different from student to student and is the teacher's job to help all students through this process. In this episode, Josh Riggins, Humanities teacher at Clayton-Bradley Academy, discusses how this process looks in the classroom. This is part 1 of a two part interview.

Host Kendall Terry interviews Charolette Bollschweiler, 2024 CBA Poetry Out Loud winner. Charolette explains the POL competition, how she prepares, what she is looking forward to in the competition, and performs a poetry piece for the audience.

After an engaging hook captures students' attention and imagination, how do teachers transition them into deeper conceptual understanding? In this episode, Kendall and his guests discuss Phase B of the Learning Center Schools model used at Clayton-Bradley Academy.

Stephanie and Sarah share how teachers build vocabulary and add supporting texts to enrich the initial experiences from Phase A. They explain how curiosity drives students to make connections and construct meaning with new academic language.

Listen as they share real examples of how Clayton-Bradley teachers secretly weave vocabulary into inquiries, activities, and immersion areas. Discover how small “aha” moments help students integrate new words and concepts into their growing knowledge base.

Join us for an insightful look at Phase B learning and the art of bridging the hook with critical vocabulary. Discover new techniques to engage your students as you help them progress from basic understanding to mastery of complex academic topics. This is part 2 or a two part interview.

After an engaging hook captures students' attention and imagination, how do teachers transition them into deeper conceptual understanding? In this episode, Kendall and his guests discuss Phase B of Learning in the Learning Center Schools model used at Clayton-Bradley Academy.

Stephanie and Sarah share how teachers build vocabulary and add supporting texts to enrich the initial experiences from Phase A. They explain how curiosity drives students to make connections and construct meaning with new academic language.

Listen as they share real examples of how Clayton-Bradley teachers secretly weave vocabulary into inquiries, activities, and immersion areas. Discover how small “aha” moments help students integrate new words and concepts into their growing knowledge base.

Join us for an insightful look at Phase B learning and the art of bridging the hook with critical vocabulary. Discover new techniques to engage your students as you help them progress from basic understanding to mastery of complex academic topics.

In this episode of Ignition Point, host Kendall Terry is joined by Nick Starkey and Nicole Whitecotton, teachers at Clayton-Bradley Academy implementing the Learning Centered School model. They discuss how they bring Phase A of learning—where students identify patterns and make connections—to life in their 5th and 8th grade classrooms. Nick and Nicole share real examples of "Being There" experiences, guest speakers, classroom transformations, and virtual experiences that spark students' natural pattern recognition abilities. Tune in to learn practical strategies for leveraging Phase A to drive deeper learning and engagement. This is part 2 of a two-part interview.

In this episode of Ignition Point, host Kendall Terry is joined by Nick Starkey and Nicole Whitecotton, teachers at Clayton-Bradley Academy implementing the Learning Centered School model. They discuss how they bring Phase A of learning—where students identify patterns and make connections—to life in their 5th and 8th grade classrooms. Nick and Nicole share real examples of "Being There" experiences, guest speakers, classroom transformations, and virtual experiences that spark students' natural pattern recognition abilities. Tune in to learn practical strategies for leveraging Phase A to drive deeper learning and engagement.

In part two of our interview with Dr. Linda Jordan, we continue exploring the brain science behind reinventing assessment and grading for the 21st century. Dr. Jordan explains why traditional assessment methods fail to prepare students for their futures, not just replicate the past. She advocates for assessments that develop critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and Lifelong Guidelines/LIFESKILLS needed for career and college success. Dr. Jordan argues today's gatekeeper model of assessment must be replaced with mastery-based systems that empower students to show what they know in a variety of meaningful ways.

In part one of our two-part interview with Dr. Linda Jordan, we dive into the brain science behind assessment, standards-based grading, and mastery-based learning. Dr. Jordan draws on extensive research about episodic memory, associative memory, and dopamine release to explain why traditional testing methods often fail to accurately measure student learning. She makes the case for more authentic, meaningful assessments that allow students to demonstrate mastery in flexible ways. Tune in to hear Dr. Jordan's insights on why we need to align grading systems and assessments with what we know about how the brain acquires and retrieves knowledge.

Join host Kendall Terry in this insightful episode of Ignition Point Podcast as she sits down with the remarkable Angie Barham, a seasoned educator with over 35 years of elementary teaching experience in the public school setting. Angie's journey in education has been marked by her passion for teaching and her role as a trainer in writing for the Tennessee Department of Education.

In this two-part interview, Angie shares her wealth of classroom experience and sheds light on her current role as a 3rd-grade teacher at Clayton-Bradley Academy (CBA). Not only does she set high expectations for her students, but she also provides unwavering support to help them achieve those standards. Angie's dedication extends beyond her classroom, as she collaborates with CBA staff to enhance writing and writing integration.

Discover the insights Angie brings to the world of education, her strategies for fostering student success, and the importance she places on individual goal-setting. Tune in to part 2 of this compelling conversation on Ignition Point Podcast and get ready to be inspired by Angie Barham's commitment to education and empowering students to take pride in their work.