Studentcentricity

Join us for as we try to refine our thinking about personalized learning and how to achieve it. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Myers_Berkowicz @allison_zmuda #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Allison Zmuda is a full-time education consultant specializing in curriculum, assessment, and instruction. She works with her clients to imagine learning experiences that are worthy of the pursuit for both students and educators, designing work that is relevant, meaningful, challenging, and appropriate. Since 2001, she has co-authored nine books,including her most recent with Bena Kallick— Students at the Center: Personalized Learning and Habits of Mind. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.

The violence, explicit language and increasing episodes of natural disaster can have a profound impact on young kids. Let's talk about strategies for teachers and parents. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @easycda @RhianNAEYC #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Rhian Evans Allvin serves as Chief Executive Officer of NAEYC. She is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the organization as well as overseeing the daily operations. Rhian has authored a number of white papers, articles, policy briefs, and reports on various topics. Debra Pierce is a professor of Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. She is the author of The CDA Prep Guide , 3rd edition. She hosts a website providing help and support for care providers earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

It's hard to believe that we have to make the argument that music matters, but we do and it does. Here's why. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @AbigailConnors @Teach_Preschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Abigail "Abby" Connors is an early-childhood music educator,presenter and author of five books, including the award-winning 101 Rhythm Instrument Activities for Young Children. She's been teaching for over 25 years and her recent book is Exploring the Science of Sounds: 100 Musical Activities for Young Children. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.

We often tell children to apologize when they offend others. Learn why our guest says we shouldn't. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @easycda @easycda #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Thomas Hobson is a preschool teacher, blogger (teachertomsblog.blogspot.com), speaker, artist and the author of Teacher Tom's First Book. For the past 16 years, he's taught preschool at the Woodland Park Cooperative School. Debra Pierce is a professor of Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. She is the author of The CDA Prep Guide , 3rd edition. She hosts a website providing help and support for care providers earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

Process over product is the topic of this episode. How can we focus all stakeholders' attention on enjoying the process of learning? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Join us s we attempt to place our go-to solutions to student misbehavior into a logical framework. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @JasonFlom @PosClass #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Muriel Rand is a Professor of Early Childhood Education at New Jersey City University and the author of the books: The Positive Classroom, The Positive Preschool. Dr. Rand also holds a Masters in Social Work Degree and specializes in helping children with challenging behavior. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services.

Sleep is more important than many of us understand. Join us as we make the case for nap time. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @JessicaCabeen teach_preschool @GryphonHouse #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Rebecca Spencer is an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has been studying sleep and sleep function for over a decade Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Jessica Cabeen is an elementary school principal and was awarded the 2017 MN Principal of the Year and 2016 NAESP/VINCI Digital Leader of Early Learning.

Join us as we explore how to take the idea Kinesthetic learning and translate it into practical classroom strategies. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @kinestheticlass @myers_Berkowicz @Corwinpress #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Mike Kuczala is the coauthor of the Corwin bestseller The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement. Ready, Set, Go! The Kinesthetic Classroom 2.0 is his 2nd coauthored book with Traci Lengel. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week.

Why do we still misunderstand the connection between play and learning? How can we solve this disconnect? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kristen Kemple is a Professor of early childhood studies at the University of Florida. A former preschool teacher, and the author of Planning for Play. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. Her blog is Not Just Cute.

Tips for teachers on ways to take the best practices of teaching in Finland and apply them in your classroom. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @timdwalk @NancyFlanagan #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Tim Walker is an American teacher living in Finland and the author of the new book Teach Like Finland: 33 Simple Strategies for Joyful Classrooms. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators. Twitter ID (if applicable): @timdwalk @NancyFlanagan

More breaks matter. Learn how giving students more free time during the day improves outcomes. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @timdwalk @NancyFlanagan #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Tim Walker is an American teacher living in Finland and the author of the new book Teach Like Finland: 33 Simple Strategies for Joyful Classrooms. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.

Project-based learning has grown in popularity in middle and high school, but PBL in the early grades is rarely discussed. What are the best practices? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @YvonneKogan @CarmenACastillo @myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf For more than twenty years, Carmen Castillo has held several positions as a teacher and principal. Currently, she is an educational consultant, trainer and presenter. Yvonne Kogan is the co-founder and Academic Principal of Eton School in Mexico City. She is an international consultant on the Project Approach and has several published works. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.

Like adults, children need to know how to resolve conflicts with their peers. How can teachers teach this skill? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Karen Stephens, MS in Education is Director Emeritus of Illinois State University Child Care Center after serving since 1976. From 1980 to 2013 she taught child development and early childhood program management for the ISU Family and Consumer Sciences Department. She has written extensively for parents and is author of the textbook Child Care Today: Becoming an Early Childhood Professional.

Our guests share smart, appropriate strategies for teaching reading to young children. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kathleen A. Roskos is a professor in the Department of Education and School Psychology at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio where she teaches advanced literacy courses and conducts early literacy research as well as co-author of The Essentials of Early Literacy Instruction. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. Her blog is Not Just Cute.

Teacher's spend a lot of their own money on accessories to enhance learning experiences. Join us on tips for educators with creative ambitions and low budgets. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Shelley Nicholson (PhD Early Childhood Education) is the director/owner of a half-day preschool in Austin, Texas and author of the book the Thrifty's Teachers Guide to Creative Learning Centers with coauthor Jessica Martinez.

How do young children learn new words and add them to their active vocabulary? Follow: @bamradionetwork @susanBneuman @raepica1 @TanyaChrist1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Susan B. Neuman is professor of Childhood Education and Literacy Development at the Steinhardt School, New York University. Her work focuses on enhancing access to books and vocabulary development, improving the odds for children at risk. Dr. Tanya Christ is an Associate Professor of Reading and Language Arts at Oakland University, and former NYC public school teacher. Her research focuses on early literacy processes, digital literacies, and teacher development. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Join us for a fascinating discussion on the process by which we non-verbally pass our biases to young children and how we can curtail this. Follow: @bamradionetwork @myers_Berkowicz @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Allison Skinner is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Washington. Her research is focused on social bias and prejudice and how they develop. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.

Join us as we take a closer look at how increased screen time may be impacting some students. Follow: @bamradionetwork @drdunckley @screensandkids @myers_Berkowicz @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Victoria Dunckley is an award-winning integrative child psychiatrist and recognized expert on the impact of screen-time. She is the author of Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time. Cindy Eckard has researched and written extensively on the subject of classroom screen safety. Her work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, BAM! Radio Networks' Ed Words. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write Leadership360 blog for Education Week. @drdunckley @screensandkids @myers_Berkowicz

Join us as we unpack a surprising trend of technology-driven learning disabilities. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @JasonFlom Joye Newman is author of Move to Learn: Integrating Movement into the Early Childhood Curriculum was a winner of Academic’s Choice Smart Book Award! Joye earned her master’s degree in Education and Human Development from GWU, with a specialty in perceptual motor development. Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services.

How is suspending students working for you? If you're not impressed with the results and would like to look at alternatives, tune in. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jess_hannigan @benjamingilpin #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan works with school districts and county offices in California on designing and implementing effective, successful school and district Response to Intervention (RTI) behavior systems. She is an adjunct professor at Fresno State in the Educational Leadership Department and the co-author of Don't Suspend Me!. Ben Gilpin is currently serving as an elementary principal in Michigan. He is involved with classroomcribs.com and personalized learning initiatives with the Michigan Department of Education. Ben is known for his blog, The Colorful Principal.