Teaching Unscripted

In this episode, we explore the pitfalls of reading incentives and how they can undermine intrinsic motivation and create a culture of winners and losers. Instead, discover how to build a supportive and equitable reading community that truly values the joy of reading. Tune in for this thought-provoking audiobook sample from The Joy of Reading by Donalyn Miller and Teri Lesesne.

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In this episode, we'll explore supporting multilingual language learners with a tool called community asset mapping. This tool is a great way to start the year off and brings into focus how fostering strong connections with parents and the broader community can enrich the learning experience. This is one of many tools found in the brand new book Supporting Multilingual Learners by Lindsey Moses.

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On the commute this morning, Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher explore how personalized and student-driven reading experiences can cultivate a deep appreciation for literature. In this excerpt from their audiobook, 4 Essential Studies, we'll hear about research-backed strategies for integrating book clubs into your curriculum and practical methods to prepare for meaningful book club discussions that will deeply engage students and push their critical thinking skills.

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Are you in your first five years of teaching? Are you wondering if your current school is the right fit for you?

In today's episode, Patrick Harris, author of The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers shares the importance of being intentional about choosing the right school, much like finding the perfect home. He emphasizes the need for teachers to align their values with those of their schools and provides valuable tips on how to identify and vet potential schools.

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In this episode, Kelly Boswell focuses on finding the balance between conventions and creativity. In this excerpt from her audiobook, Every Kid a Writer, Kelly helps us understand the importance of flexibility for more enjoyable and productive learning experiences--and gives several practical approaches for implementing this. From engaging students in conversations about quality writing to providing the freedom to write without constraints, you'll get actionable tips to use right away. 

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Kristina Peterson and Dennis Magliozzi have been teaching English at Exeter High School in New Hampshire since 2008. And today they will share their evolving perspectives on integrating generative AI in their workshop-style classrooms. Tune in to hear their journey to the realization that you can't completely bot-proof your classroom, but you can develop strategies to leverage generative AI effectively as another valuable tool. 

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In this episode, authors Kylene Beers and Bob Probst reflect on how educators have used the six essential signposts in their book Notice & Note to deepen close reading. Join us as we unpack the evolution of these signposts, the joy of witnessing students naturally citing textual evidence, and the benefits for neurodivergent readers. Learn how picture books can illustrate these techniques for younger readers and how these strategies can enhance comprehension across all grade levels.

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Today, we'll revisit a conversation from 2020. Tanya Wright, author of A Teacher's Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day, is joined by Katie Wood Ray to talk about why it's important to take a deliberate approach to vocabulary instruction that spans throughout the day, and not just in isolated units.

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What do we want students to get out of math class? Proficiency? A love of math? Job prospects? Today we'll revisit a conversation from 2022 when Heinemann Fellow alum Kent Haines and author Steve Leinwand discussed the status of math instruction in the United States and some long overdue transformations that could benefit our students.

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When you make the decision to move beyond long-used textbooks, you might wonder, what will kids read? The authors of The Civically Engaged Classroom believe in the power of curated, current text sets-- collections initially created by teachers that students can expand as their knowledge grows.

In this preview of the audiobook, we'll explore how to build these text sets, starting with online sources to engage students in contemporary issues. We'll also hear practical tips on text set mapping, ensuring you cover a range of perspectives and complexities, learn how to balance digital archives with print resources, introduce challenging texts and support diverse reading levels.

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