The Arts of Language Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 271: Summer Writing Fun with Structure and Style May 25, 2021

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With summer just around the corner, many parents and teachers are wondering how to help their students to continue building their writing and thinking skills. Tune in to this week's podcast as Andrew and Julie provide suggestions on how to incorporate and encourage learning in a fun manner throughout the summer.

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Episode 270: Ask Andrew Anything May 19, 2021

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Every ten episodes, Andrew answers just about any question submitted by our listeners. This week, Andrew replies to inquires with clarity and insight—from what's the best stategy when editing papers to when is the right time to graduate your students from the checklist. Stay tuned until the end to hear Andrew's touching response to what brings him the most joy at IEW.

Referenced Materials:

Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
Seven Keys of Great Teaching
Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Audio Talk
- Article
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
The Phonetic Zoo
Glenn Doman
The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
Online Classes

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Episode 269: The Mighty Pen - Teaching Students to Change the World through Language May 06, 2021

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At what point does content matter more than Structure and Style? This week Andrew and Julie delve into the topic and discuss the importance of being able to communicate effectively in order to express content successfully. Be inspired as Andrew shares the power that language holds, and learn the importance of expanding your students' capacity to think as it will enable them to use language in a way that will allow good ideas to be presented well.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Dr. James B. Webster
Ideas Have Consequences by Richard M. Weaver
Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery by Eric Metaxas
- Movie
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass

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If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Episode 268: Motivation and Classroom Management, Part 2 Apr 29, 2021

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Last week, Andrew and Julie discussed the four forms of relevancy when it comes to motivation. Sharing with you their knowledge based on experience, Andrew and Julie discuss how motivation relates to classroom management. From establishing connections with your students to minimizing distractions for them, Andrew provides strategies to help you in managing the classroom.

GO TO PART 1

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Anna Ingham
Dr. James B. Webster
"Mixed-Age Classrooms" by Andrew Pudewa
Theme-Based Writing Lessons
Structure and Style for the Classroom Level 1A
Structure and Style for Students

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Episode 267: Motivation and Classroom Management, Part 1 Apr 20, 2021

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How can teachers keep their students motivated in the classroom? For the next two weeks, Andrew and Julie hone in on the topic and discuss classroom management and motivation. In part one of the series, the duo focus on the four forms of relevancy when it comes to motivating students. Tune in to hear Andrew share how capitalizing on your students' interests is an important aspect in keeping them engaged, and learn why enforced relevancy should be avoided as it doesn't nurture a love for learning.

GO TO PART 2

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"Motivation and Classroom Management, Part 1"
Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Anna Ingham
Structure and Style for Students
"Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
The Benefits of Mastery Learning Podcast

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Episode 266: Considering Conventions and Curriculum Creation Apr 13, 2021

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Having participated in countless conventions, Andrew and Julie reminisce about past events in IEW's history. Andrew also offers teachers and teaching parents ways to skillfully generate their own lesson plans. Join us this week to hear about the growth of IEW's products, and listen for the questions that Andrew asks himself before imagining lesson plans for his students.

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Episode 265: Homeschooling 101 Apr 07, 2021

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With the rising number of homeschooling famlies over the past year, Andrew and Julie take a moment to provide suggestions for new homeschoolers. Join us this week as the duo discusses the importance of teaching at the point of need, talks about the value of integrated learning, and shares some of the joys of homeschooling.

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Episode 264: The Benefits of Mastery Education Mar 31, 2021

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In the school system the purpose of studying is often solely to pass a test. Is that really the most valuable form of learning? This week Andrew and Julie discuss the benefits of mastery learning. Tune in to this episode as Andrew shares how repetition and reinforcement empower students to think better, and learn how the mastery of subjects enables students to form skills and apply their knowledge later in life.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Shinichi Suzuki
All About Spelling
Fix It! Grammar
Kumon
Seven Myths about Education by Daisy Christodoulou

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Episode 263: Teaching Literature through Discussion, Part 2 Mar 24, 2021

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This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker finish the series on teaching literature through discussion. Instead of simply talking about it, however, the duo actually goes through the short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster." Tune in and understand the value of discussing literature as Andrew and Julie discuss the characters, the conflict, and the resolution of the story.

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"Teaching Literature through Discussion"
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet
Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
A Bargain for Frances
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

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Episode 262: Teaching Literature through Discussion, Part 1 Mar 17, 2021

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How can teachers and parents teach literature to students without losing the joy and value of the subject? Join us in Part 1 of this series as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker address the topic. Learn the impact good vocabulary has on critical thinking, understand the value of discussion before writing, and gain insight on the right time to have your students write about literature.

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