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Vocabulary Development Throughout the Day Oct 15, 2020

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Young children love to learn and use new words. How do we tap into this natural curiosity and excitement to support vocabulary development?

Today on the podcast we're joined by Tanya Wright, author of A Teacher's Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day, the newest addition to The Classroom Essentials Series. We're also joined by series editor Katie Wood Ray.

Tanya and Katie 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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Social Justice Talk with Chris Hass, Nozsa Tinsley, and Tiffany Palmatier Oct 08, 2020

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We all have the intention of using our classroom to envision a better world, but it's not always as easy as it sounds.

Today on the podcast we're joined by Chris Hass, author of Social Justice Talk: Strategies for Teaching Critical Awareness. We're also joined by his colleagues and co-contributors Nozsa Tinsley and Tiffany Palmatier.

Chris, Nozsa, and Tiffany share their first hand experiences facilitating conversations in the classroom that disrupt and challenge harmful social beliefs and practices that we are all immersed in everyday. They demonstrate how we can truly move theory into action, and help students become the critical and engaged citizens that we need in this world.

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Approaching New Technology in the Online Classroom with Sarah Gilmore and Katierose Deos Oct 01, 2020

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As classroom instruction has moved online, have you found yourself struggling to adapt? If so, you're not alone.

Today on the podcast, Sarah Gilmore and Katierose Deos, co-authors of Integrating Technology, joined Heinemann colleague Jaclyn Karabinas to talk about the stressful shift from in-person to online and blended instruction, and why we shouldn't get too caught up in what the newest and shiniest teaching tech is. They both argue that while a level of comfort with online teaching tools is now necessary, our grounding principles about what we know is right for students should be guiding us now more than ever.

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What Are Educators Asking for Most Right Now? A Conversation Between Heinemann PD Specialsts Sep 27, 2020

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The demands on educators in this moment are more than anyone could have ever imagined. Routines for teaching and learning, with children AND with colleagues, have completely been turned upside down. The time crunches are real and the need for growing as professionals in the name of students still remains.

So, where does professional development fit in our current reality? What do educators need most? What formats are the most flexible?

Today we hear a conversation between Michelle Flynn and Jaclyn Karabinas from the Heinemann Professional Development team. Michelle and Jaclyn bring a variety of perspectives on what they are hearing from teachers and schools about their needs, as well as from our authors about their observations and experiences working virtually with educators and students over the last 6 months.

To learn about our schedule of webinars, virtual workshops, and options for custom virtual PD visit Heinemann.com/pd

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Series Finale! The Year Ahead with Meenoo Rami: James Protheroe Sep 17, 2020

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Welcome to The Year Ahead, a mini-series from the Heinemann Podcast, hosted by Meenoo Rami, author of Thrive: 5 Ways to (Re) Invigorate Your Teaching. Meenoo has always believed that teaching is harder if you do it alone, and teaching during a once in a lifetime pandemic is as hard as it gets, but by meeting educators around the world who are going through this too, maybe together, we can share ideas, commiserate, and be a witness to each other’s experiences. In this podcast series, we’ll meet educators who are getting ready to return to school under the most challenging and unusual circumstances.

In today’s episode we are meeting James Protheroe all the way from Wales, UK. James teaches his students in an elementary school and this year will be shifting his student centered learning approaches to meet this hybrid learning moment. More information about our guest and resources mentioned during this episode are in the show notes. Now, let’s meet James.

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The Year Ahead with Meenoo Rami: Bonnee Bentum Sep 10, 2020

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In today’s episode we are meeting Bonee Bentum. Bonnee teaches her students English in the School District of Philadelphia and will be focused on building and maintaining student relationships during this unusual year. More information about our guest and resources mentioned during this episode are in the show notes. Now, let’s meet Bonnee.

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The Year Ahead with Meenoo Rami: Katharine Hsu Sep 03, 2020

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In today’s episode we are meeting Katharine Hsu from the DC metro area. Katherine will be teaching 2nd grade in a title I school this year and will need to adapt many of her current practices to meet this moment. More information about our guest and resources mentioned during this episode are in the show notes. Now, let’s meet Katharine.

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The Year Ahead with Meenoo Rami: Sarah Mulhern Gross Aug 27, 2020

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In today’s episode we are meeting Sarah Gross from New Jersey. Sarah teaches her students high school English and if you’re curious about how a reading/writing workshop educator pivots her practice in a hybrid learning environment, stay with us. More information about our guest and resources mentioned during this episode are in the show notes below.

Sarah's Medium Article: The Day in the Life in My Classroom

NEA Today Article: Education is Political

Curation of Distance Learning resources from Laura Bradley

COVID Racial Data Tracker via Anti Racism Center at Boston University

Carrie Mattern Tweet

NBC Video: Teacher Perspective on In-Person Learning Amid Pandemic

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Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice with Nell Duke and Colleen Cruz Aug 25, 2020

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As we begin the new school year many educators are wondering, is there research we can lean on for the unique situation we find ourselves in? And when we look to research to inform our practice, context is crucial. Both context and research are what Not This, But That series editors Colleen Cruz and Nell Duke have been thinking a lot about.

Originally edited by Ellin Keene and Nell Duke, the Not This, But That series seeks to bridge the gap between research and practice. In 2019, Colleen Cruz joined Nell Duke as the co-series editor. In this conversation, Colleen and Nell discuss what research can tell us for this moment of online learning, and what it can’t tell us.

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Creating Welcoming Classroom Environments with Berit Gordon Aug 13, 2020

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How do we create a welcoming classroom environment during a pandemic? What about while teaching online, or in a blended approach? How do we stay happy and healthy through all of it?

Today on the podcast we're joined again by Heinemann colleague Jaclyn Karabinas and author Berit Gordon. Her new book is The Joyful Teacher: Strategies for Becoming the Teacher Every Student Deserves. In previous episodes, we've explored strategies from Berit's book, like creating classroom routines and rituals.

Today, Jaclyn and Berit dive into two more strategies: creating a classroom environment, and staying happy and healthy in a demanding job.

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