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The STEAM Mindset: Empowering Excitement and Learning


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What happens when teachers stop starting with answers and start with questions instead?

In this first episode of our two-part STEAM Super Series, twelve educators share how shifting to an inquiry-driven, curiosity-first approach transforms science, math, art, and every subject in between. Sponsored by the Van Andel Institute for Education and their new Educator Studio.

In this episode you'll hear from:

  • Terra Tarango — Inquiry-based science and flipping the lesson order
  • Dan Finkel — Math as play and starting with questions
  • Susan Riley — Creativity as a brain-based bridge to deeper learning
  • Tim Needles — Building creativity through constraints and community projects
  • Dr. Michael Rousell — The surprising science of life-changing moments
  • Liesl McConchie — Releasing the "parking brake" before students can learn
  • Dr. Lidia Gonzalez — Productive struggle and the power of "yet"
  • Dr. Sam Nix — How leadership language shapes school culture
  • Dr. Justin Reich — Small experiments for big change
  • Patti Duncan - STEAM in Practice
  • Stephanie Zeiger — STEAM in practice

Links mentioned in this episode:

  • Van Andel Institute for Education
  • Educator Studio — Free STEAM resources for teachers
  • Show notes and all resources
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Cool Cat Teacher TalkBy Vicki Davis, Cool Cat Teacher