Maximum learning occurs when learners are in the high-focused attention sweet spot.  Parents can observe and gauge where their children are in relation to the sweet spot and support them in reaching the high-focused attention area.

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In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve answers questions around learning and teaming during a quarantine summit hosted by Nicole Turner from Simply Coaching & Teaching.   

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In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve answers questions around learning and teaming during a quarantine summit hosted by Nicole Turner from Simply Coaching & Teaching.   

Visit the Simply Coaching & Teaching website here. 

Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes

Mastery oriented learners are intrinsically motivated to learn for competency rather than to be driven by external rewards or fear of punishment. They are empowered learners who make conscious choices about effort to learn. Examine what practices you can implement to empower your student.

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Reading, writing, speaking, listening are critical skills to build students’ school and beyond success. In this podcast Tina Pletan, a school literacy developer, shares strategies for parents of preschoolers through middle grades and suggests some reading time for yourself.

Get in touch with Tina: [email protected]

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In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve is joined by principal, Larissa McCoy and coach, Robyn Sullivan-Jackson from the Leto Highschool in Hillsborough County  Florida, to discuss the coach/principal partnership. 

Get in touch with Larissa: [email protected]

Get in touch with Robyn: [email protected]

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What is the difference between practicing for performance (short term) versus practicing for learning (long term)? During this extended learning at home time, explore ways that your learners can become empowered to know how to maximize study and learning time to gain the greatest learning (permanent change). Learning how to learn is a critical life skill.

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How can parents use similarities and differences to assist their children’s learning? Listen as Steve explores strategies parents can use to support their student learner’s understanding and problem solving skills.

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In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve is joined by educator, Aimée Skidmore, to explore her insights and reflections of teaching students online. 

Get in touch with Aimée: [email protected]

Find Aimée on Twitter here.

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As parents work to motivate their children as learners, it is important to think about how one learns self-motivation strategies. Motivation can differ for disciplined repetition, frustrating challenges, and continuous improvement and quality. Listen as Steve explores the differences and provides opportunities for engaging in discussions and sharing examples for how to empower your learners.

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