The Arts of Language Podcast

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Episode 361: Raising Amazing Kids with Monica Swanson † Feb 22, 2023

Show notes

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are pleased to welcome author Monica Swanson to discuss her newest book, Raising Amazing. In this Arts of Language podcast episode, she shares the insight and wisdom gained parenting four boys. How do you raise children who love God, like their family, and do the dishes without being asked? Her practical advice will enlighten parents with children of all ages.

Referenced Materials

Monica Swanson
Episode R04: The Joys of Boys
Raising Amazing by Monica Swanson
Interview with Monica Swanson's Sons
Boy Momby Monica Swanson
The Secret of Your Naturally Skinny Friends by Monica Swanson
Monica's Character Training Course
Growing Slowly Wise by David Roper
Gladys Aylward by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
Red Sails to Capriby Ann Well
Structure and Style for Students
Fix It! Grammar
Transcript of Podcast Episode 361

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† Contains distinctly Christian content

Episode 360: Ask Andrew Anything Feb 15, 2023

Show notes

It is time for another “Ask Andrew Anything” podcast episode! In this ongoing series, Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from both teachers and teaching parents. This week many of the questions revolve around the topic of motivation. Andrew’s answers provide insight and encouragement as teachers and students embark on the last half of the academic year.

Referenced Materials

National Novel Writing Month
Christian Halls International
“Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style”
- Part 1 | Part 2
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Bark of the Bog Owlby Jonathan Rogers
IEW Book Recommendations
Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Read-Aloud Revival
Your Morning Basket
“The Art and Science of Motivation” by Andrew Pudewa
Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
“Process versus Product” by Andrew Pudewa
However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
Transcript of Podcast Episode 360

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Episode 359: Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Feb 08, 2023

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Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. Andrew Pudewa refers to these as the “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing.” Join the Arts of Language podcast as Andrew and Julie Walker discuss these errors along with practical ways to overcome them.

Referenced Materials

"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Audio Talk
- Article
"The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa
Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Episode 333: Letter to the Editor
Episode 293: Process versus Product
Structure and Style for Students
Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level B
Theme-Based Writing Lessons
Transcript of Podcast Episode 359

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Episode 358: Motivation and the Four Forms of Relevancy Feb 01, 2023

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Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful, useful, interesting, helpful to you, then it is easy to study and learn.” This week Andrew and Julie discuss the four forms of relevancy: intrinsic, inspired, contrived, and enforced. Andrew and Julie dive into these ideas and share how they can be used to help both students and teachers!

Referenced Materials

If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
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Episode 357: Classic Learning Test – A Conversation with Jeremy Tate Jan 25, 2023

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Join Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King as they interview Jeremy Tate, Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Knowing that testing tremendously influences curriculum development in secondary education, Jeremy developed the CLT to connect students with richer, more meaningful content. In the short time of seven years, the CLT has gained tremendous traction. It is now accepted by over two hundred colleges as a complete replacement for the ACT and SAT exams.

Referenced Materials

Classic Learning Test
List of CLT Partner Colleges
The Coddling of the American Mindby Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis
Transcript of Podcast Episode 357

If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

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Episode 356: Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences Jan 18, 2023

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Why is IEW a good fit for students with special needs? This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker read through testimonials from teaching parents to help answer the question. Tune in to this inspiring episode and learn how IEW's Structure and Style methodology breaks the complex task of writing into small, manageable steps that teach students the process and give them the confidence to succeed.

Referenced Materials

Learning Differences? IEW can help!
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Structure and Style for Students
Barton Reading & Spelling System
Podcast Episode with Susan Barton
Podcast Episodes with Brock and Fernette Eide
- Part 1 | Part 2
Theme-Based Writing Lessons
Premium Membership
The Phonetic Zoo
Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Fix It! Grammar
Transcript of Podcast Episode 356

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Episode 355: Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Leilani Melendez Jan 11, 2023

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Continuing the Homeschool 101 series, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome IEW affiliate and homeschool mom Leilani Melendez. Leilani offers guidance and resources to other homeschool families primarily through her YouTube channel and website, Living with Eve. In this episode Leilani discusses her work and shares her homeschooling experience as a parent educator to special needs children.

Referenced Materials

Living with Eve
- YouTube Channel
- Website
The Institutes for the Achievements of Human Potential
Structure and Style for Students
Freedom to Learn by Leilani Melendez
Leilani's Instagram Page
Transcript of Podcast Episode 355

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Episode 354: Paper and Pen — What the Research Says Jan 04, 2023

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In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa gathers his research to discuss the effects of technology in an educational setting. In this insightful episode you will learn about the differences between reading on paper versus on a screen, the benefits of writing notes instead of typing them, and the advantages of using a pen rather than a pencil.

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“Convert . . . to Pens!”
Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Paper and Pen Slides
Structure and Style for Students
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
“More than Ebook vs. Print: The Concept of ‘Media Mentors’” by
Lisa Guernsey
“Teaching with Interactive Picture E-Books in Grades K–6” by
Heather Ruetschlin Schugar et al.
Words Onscreenby Naomi S. Baron
“Reading Linear Texts on Paper versus Computer Screen: Effects on Reading Comprehension” by Anne Mangen et al.
“Readers Absorb Less on Kindles than on Paper, Study Finds” published by
The Guardian
“Laptop Multitasking Hinders Classroom Learning for Both Users and Nearby Peers” by Faria Sana et al.
“The Pen Is Mightier than the Keyboard” by Pam A. Mueller and
Daniel M. Oppenheimer
“Should Cursive Handwriting Still Be Taught in Schools?”
Cursive Knowledge
“An Analysis of the Ball Point Pen versus the Pencil as a Beginning Handwriting Instrument” by Shirley Tawney
Transcript of Podcast Episode 354

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Episode 353: Favorite Christmas Movies Dec 28, 2022

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Merry Christmas! At IEW the Christmas celebration has just begun since we celebrate the holiday from December 26 until January 6. In the spirit of the season, Andrew and Julie reveal their favorite Christmas movies. In this week’s episode, the two share delightful stories about times they have watched the films and explain why they enjoy the movies they do.

Referenced Materials

Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2022
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
The Little Drummer Boy
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Miracle on 34th Street
- 1947 Version
- 1994 Version
A Christmas Carol
- 1999 Movie
- Book by Charles Dickens
- Musical
Scrooge
The Sound of Music
A Charlie Brown Christmas
It’s a Wonderful Life
Joyeux Noel
Christmas with the Kranks
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
Holiday Inn
The Man Who Invented Christmas
- Movie
- Book by Les Standiford
Transcript of Podcast Episode 353

If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
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Episode 352: IEW's Twelve Days of Christmas Giving Dec 21, 2022

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Continuing the tradition set in 2010, IEW will once again celebrate Twelve Days of Christmas Giving. Starting on December 26, 2022, and ending on January 6, 2023, IEW will give away gifts on each of the twelve days that follow Christmas. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie share a little bit about the history of the twelve days of Christmas, talk about the types of gifts you can expect, and discuss the rules to participate in the promotion.

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