The Epic Classroom with Trevor Muir

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18: What's Actually Happening in Schools Aug 31, 2022

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There's a lot of noise about "what's happening in schools" right now. So let's talk about what's really happening in classrooms across the country.

17: Teaching Outside the Comfort Zone Jun 21, 2022

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No one likes being uncomfortable, yet brain science shows that the most growth happens outside of the comfort zone. When we are exposed to new scenarios, new challenges, and new adventures, our brains literally grow and we become more capable of solving problems and thriving in our work.

It's neuroplasticity, and it is fascinating.

In the latest episode of the podcast, we talk about how this applies to teaching and ways we can thrive outside of the comfort zone so we can help students do the same.

Whatever you are doing this week, whether it is laying on a beach or backyard, walking down sidewalks or school hallways, I hope you have a little time to listen to this episode and feel inspired to step out of your comfort zone in some way. As I talk about in the podcast, doing so is guaranteed to bring you life and growth.

16: Reigniting Passion For Teaching After A Difficult Year Jun 03, 2022

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For a lot of educators, this year has delivered a beating, and the passion for teaching is waning. Here are strategies to reignite your passion for teaching after an abnormally challenging year.

15: Teaching in 2022 May 25, 2022

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Remember at the beginning of the school year when there was this great hope that school would finally get back to normal? "Covid is over, things have settled, we can finally have the great year we've been waiting for!"

Most educators would agree that didn't happen.

So is there any point in holding out hope for a better year next year? Let's talk about it.

14: Are Desks in Rows a Bad Thing? May 12, 2022

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Are desks in rows a bad thing? Are rows outdated and therefore should have no place in the modern classroom?

Good question.

This is what explore as well as other aspects of classroom design to maximize learning and engage students.

13: Why We Need Veteran Teachers Apr 28, 2022

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There are many parts of teaching that can only be learned from experience, OR from those who are experienced.

Here's why it is so crucial new and young teachers learn best practices from veteran teachers.

12: Finishing Strong This School Year Apr 18, 2022

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Summer Break may be close, but it also feels a long way off. You may be running on empty right now as you search for inspiration and energy to make it through the rest of the school. So let's talk about some ways to find energy in your work as an educator and help students finish strong as well.

11: Getting Students to Participate in Class Discussion Apr 11, 2022

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The bad news: As social media and cell phones become more prevalent, it seems strong discussion skills are become more scarce. The good news: People can learn how to discuss! Discussion skills can be re-strengthened and taught. This is why discussion should be one of the key pillars in the classroom. In this episode, we talk about ways to teach student how to discuss and share strategies to get them to speak up in class more.

10: Overcoming Spring Burnout Apr 04, 2022

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The Spring can be one of the most difficult times of the year to be a teacher. The energy and excitement from the beginning of the school year may be waining, testing looms, behavior problems are high, and Summer Break is still a ways off. Many teachers hit the Spring Wall this time of year.

In this episode, we talk about concrete ways to make it past the Spring Wall and have a successful season in the classroom.

9: No Schoolwork For a Month Mar 21, 2022

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True personalized learning is often unconventional. One-size-fits-all doesn't work for every student, and so teachers sometimes have to adapt their practices to meet their needs, and this often means breaking the norm.

In this episode, we talk about the need to be unconventional to meet student-needs, what this can look like on teacher evaluations, and why my high school English teacher let me take a month off of school.

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