School Is Out!

Putting it all together, Mike and Miles share their advice and encouragement on the planning, development, delivery, and assessment of great teaching practices.

Mike and Miles speak from the heart about creating wonder and the desire to learn in students. The why comes from teachers and is the essence of teaching- making learning real for students and creating a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Mike and Miles talk about the "what" portion of teaching, specifically as it pertains to the content charged to teachers and schools by agencies higher than the classroom. They speak passionately on how what we teach is meant for all learners, and how it is uniquely delivered by great classroom leaders.

Mike and Miles take an in-depth look at the human component of the teaching and learning experience. Listen as they emphasize the importance of designing the teacher persona your kids need within the learning space.

Goals are the key! Mike and Miles excitedly talk about setting and reaching goals. This podcast brings out the passion that Mike and Miles have for teaching and learning- specifically regarding goals for all learners. Skill-based objectives and clear assessments are the foundation of this booming episode!

Mike and Miles talk about designing lessons, units, and end of year goals with real measures of learning. They emphasize planning with alignment and setting goals that are clearly demonstrated by all students. Backward design, purposeful planning, and professional curiosity are highlighted in this powerful episode.

Have you ever thought that your class is out of control, that your students just won't do what is expected of them? Listen as Mike and Miles talk about real ways to take back the leadership role of your class. Re-enter your class with fresh enthusiasm and real strategies to get your focus on teaching and their focus on learning.

Mike and Miles discuss behavior from their points of view in a classroom. Find practical ways to connect to your students- have expectations, praise often, celebrate accomplishments, be vulnerable.

Mike and Miles dive deep into the meaning and importance of classroom culture. From the looks, sounds, feels, smells, and even tastes of a classroom, teachers shape their students' learning experiences. The classroom as a vessel is a model of the teacher's expectations, thus significantly impacting teaching and learning.

Who are you as a teacher? How does your persona including your strengths and culture play into leading a classroom? Explore the power of self-reflection as Mike and Miles discuss the importance of shaping your teaching persona to fit the needs of your students.