Studentcentricity

Giving directions can be frustrating for teachers. Tune is as we talk about how to give clear, effective direction that are understood and followed. Folow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Angela_Watson @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Angela Watson is National Board Certified Teacher currently working as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. She has published four books and blogs The Cornerstone For Teachers. Her Sunday podcast is called Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

When students misbehave the entire class can be affected. Mishandling misbehaving students can also have classwide impact. Our guests offer proven strategies. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NancyFlanagan @Corwinpress #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf

Our guests tell us that dramatic play supports brain development as well as critical social and foundational skills. Learn more... Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Ann Barbour, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita of early childhood education at California State University, Los Angeles. A former preschool and elementary teacher, she has trained early childhood educators for nearly three decades. She is the author of Play Today: Building the Young Brain through Creative Expression as well as several other books on appropriate practice and play-based learning. As a Brain Development Specialist and founder of Brain Insights LLC. Deborah McNelis, M.Ed is an inspiring speaker and the author of the unique Brain Development Series and Naturally Developing Young Brains activity packets.

When students are not paying attention, are they reflecting or just zoning out? How can you tell? Is daydreaming in class ever productive? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @mzteachuh #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D. is an associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California. She taught 7th grade science in an urban public school south of Boston before completing her doctorate at Harvard University. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics at MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.

In this episode, we explore ways to help your students take their writing to the next level. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @coolcatteacher #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Vicki Davis is a full-time classroom teacher and IT Director in Camilla, Georgia. Recipient of the 2014 Bammy Award for Education Talk Show Host, she also authors the popular Cool Cat Teacher Blog. Mashable named her a rockstar teacher on Twitter, where she has more than 100,000 followers. She is author of 2 books, Reinventing Writing and Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds.

Boys continue to struggle in our educational system. In this segment, we look at proven strategies to get boys to love school. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @ruthmhrm @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Richard Hawley, Ph.D: Headmaster emeritus of Cleveland's University School. She is the author of REACHING BOYS/TEACHING BOYS and I CAN LEARN FROM YOU: Boys as Relational Learners. Ruth Hanford Morhard is a writer, author and consultant in early education and institutional marketing to national, regional and local early childhood and human service institutions. Her latest book is "Wired to Move: Facts and Strategies for Nurturing Boys in Early Childhood Settings", published by Gryphon House. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

How can we teach kids to be more self-reliant learners? In this segment, we look at why many are not, and how to shift responsibility for learning to students. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jasonflom @coachginsburg @MsSackstein #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf David Ginsburg helps schools improve student outcomes through various services including leadership coaching and instructional coaching and Ed Week blogger, Coach G's Teaching Tips. Starr Sackstein, NBCT, is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA) and author of Teaching Students to Self Assess: How do I help Students grow as learners? 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, and founding editor, Ecology of Education.

What is a purpose? How can you help your students find their purpose? Is helping students find purpose part of your job? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Myers_Kerkowicz @drtonywagner @GryphonHouse #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Laura DeSena is a Teacher of English at West Milford High School in NJ and author of Preventing Plagiarism: tips and technique and advisor in the revision of Turabian’s Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers. Barry Gilmore taught middle and high school English for nearly twenty years before becoming head of middle school at Hutchison School in Memphis, TN and author of Plagiarism: Why it Happens and How to Prevent It. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and serving previously as a school improvement consultant.

What is a purpose? How can you help your students find their purpose? Is helping students find purpose part of your job? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Myers_Kerkowicz @drtonywagner @GryphonHouse #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Tony Wagner currently serves as an Expert In Residence at Harvard University’s new Innovation Lab and is the co-author Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era. William Damon is Professor and Director of the Center on Adolescence at Stanford University and is the author of The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find their Calling in Life. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. works with school district and building leaders and a consultant for Learner-Centered Initiatives.

Learn why and how both the students' and teachers' mindsets impact classroom management. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @MaryCayR @eduardobricen0 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Jenn Maichin is a middle school special education teacher and Education Specialist with Mindset Works. Dr. William DeMeo is a Developmental Psychologist who has a private practice. William had coordinated the mental health services for Cincinnati Public Schools’ Early Childhood Program for the past 25 years. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog,

What is a growth mindset? What are the misconceptions about growth mindset? In this segment, we unpack the concept and debunk the myths and misunderstandings. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @MaryCayR @eduardobricen0 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Eduardo Briceño is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mindset Works, which helps people develop as motivated and effective learners. Mary Cay Ricci is an educator and author of Mindsets in the Classroom and Ready to Use Resources for Mindsets in the Classroom. She is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University and Supervisor of Advanced and Enriched Instruction in Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland.

Though active learning collaboration and group projects have grown in popularity, there are limits every teacher should understand. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @sophiadembling @TheMrGodsey #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Michael Godsey is a teacher and administrator at a public high school on the central coast of California, and he is a regular contributor for The Atlantic Monthly's education page. Sophia Dembling is author of The Introvert's Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World and Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever After. She lives in Dallas, Texas.

Teaching with technology can be transformative, but more often than not, it isn't. What's required to make technology a true asset in your classroom? Tune in as our guests provide some practical guidelines. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @leslieawilson @mraspinall #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Brian Aspinall is a grade 7 & 8 teacher and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert who develops web applications to support 21st century learning practices and pedagogies. His latest project, edmettle, is a tool to support and develop student feedback over grades. Leslie Wilson is CEO of One-to-One Institute, a nonprofit, the mission of which is to transform education through personalization of learning and the power of technology. Leslie authored numerous publications regarding education technologies including the Project RED research.

The holidays can bring both great memories and controversy to your classroom. Our guest share their advice on making the most of the season. Follow: @bamradionetwork @LundyPonce @NotJustCute @NancyFlanagan @RedleafPress #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. Giselle Lundy-Ponce has been working in the field of PreK-12 education policy and advocacy for the last 22 years. 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.

High-quality conversations can drive learning on many levels, but stimulating great classroom discussion is a skill. Our guests share the ABCs of encouraging of smart talk with students. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Sonia Cabell is an education researcher at the University of Virginia. Her work focuses on ways to help preschool teachers improve the quality of their language and literacy instruction, in an effort to prevent later reading difficulties among young children living in poverty. Stephanie M Curenton is the director of the Ecology of School Readiness Lab at Rutgers University where she also serves as an associate professor and Chancellor Scholar. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS. Before life as an administrator Heidi served as an Elementary Instructional Coach and as a RtI Specialist.

Our guests say that a love of discovery is vital to teaching science to young children. In this segment, they share the best practices. Follow: @Teach_Preschool @PeggyAshbrook @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Peggy Ashbrook—early childhood science teacher and teacher-mentor, The Early Years columnist and blogger [nsta.org/earlyyears] for the National Science Teachers Association and author of Science Is Simple. Beth Davis is a National Board Certified Teacher holding a Master's Degree and an Ed. Specialist Degree in Elementary Education as well as a an Early Childhood Certification. She was an elementary science lab teacher for 17 years and has been the owner and science teacher at Kids For Kids Academy. 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. Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development.

Radically creative abbreviations and emoticons are the tools of a generation raised on communicating in shorthand. What are the implications for the future of what we traditionally consider "good writing?" Follow: @SpinEdu @AmyKConley @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Amy Conley writes, researches, and teaches about positive psychology and its connection to learning. Her book Teacher Mindset, Motivation, and Mastery: Connecting Learners to Their Purpose, Passion, and Positivity comes out in March 2016. David Cutler teaches history and journalism at Brimmer and May, an independent school in Chestnut Hill, MA. He also serves as a Teacher of the Future for the National Association of Independent Schools.

Student interaction is good and desirable, but what should a teacher do when student chatter is off task or disruptive? Follow: @TeacherAdvice @vincent_kristen @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf

Math is a petrifying subject to many students and teachers alike. Our guests say that with a shift in our approach, both students and teachers can learn to love math. Learn more... Follow: @160childdev_ou @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Allen C. Rosales has over twenty years of experience as an early childhood educator and is the Author of "Mathematizing, An Emergent Math Curriculum Approach for Young Children." His work with teachers and professional-learning communities has won national and state recognition, awards, and grants. Dr. Eugene Geist is an associate professor in the Patton College of Education at Ohio University in Athens Ohio. His areas of specialty child development, constructivism, the development of mathematical knowledge in young children and using music to promote learning and development.

Many educators are unaware that they are working with students who have been traumatized in various ways. These children may present as students with behavior issues. In this segment, we talk about the special needs of traumatized kids and the skills educators need to teach them. Follow: @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @bodymindchild Joyce Dorado, Ph.D., is Co-Founder and Director of UCSF Healthy Environments and Response to Trauma in Schools (HEARTS), an award-winning program that promotes school success for students who have experienced complex trauma by creating more trauma-sensitive school environments. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at Child and Adolescent Services (CAS). Dr. Barbara Sorrels is the Director of the Institute for Childhood Education. She has worked with children in a variety of capacities for over 40 years. Mr. Ben Gilpin is a relationship driven educator with a passion for innovation. Ben is currently serving as an elementary principal in Michigan. He is involved with c