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Top of the Class Episode 15-Teaching is the Tip of the Iceberg: Other Careers in Education Jun 03, 2019

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We were chatting a few weeks ago, here at Top of the Class, and the conversation came up about how classroom teaching is not the only destination for educators. There are so many ways teachers can expand their reach and grow in this field. So, we wanted to know more about this to gain a better idea of what alternative jobs and career paths are out there for those driven to be in the field of education. So, we bring you our guest, Lindy Gaudiano. She brings a wealth of knowledge to listeners on this topic and the field of education. We know you are going to love her as much as we do! So, without further ado…Let’s get listening.

Also, we always LOVE your feedback, so please tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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Top of the Class Episode 14-Fostering a Growth Mindset with Heather Bowman May 06, 2019

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In this episode, we are going to chat about growth mindsets and what that looks like in the classroom from the teacher perspective. Meredith and I are really into this topic because it’s something we try to do everyday in our work lives and in our personal lives. This is such an inspirational topic, so we had to bring in an equally as inspiring guest, Heather Bowman! Who knows, maybe our chat may even inspire you all to consider your own growth mindset!

P.S. We LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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Top of the Class-Extra Credit-Five Must-Have Teacher Books Apr 24, 2019

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In this Extra Credit episode, we share five of our very favorite teacher books. Boy, was this a tough one! There are so many great books on teaching, but we selected five books that any educator can appreciate regardless of their age group or content area. So, with our wide range of listeners in mind, we tried to choose books that are inspiration and practical, compelling and also give us some real talk about the realities of teaching. So, why wait any longer? Let’s get to listening!

Also, we LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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Top of the Class Episode 13-The Art and Science of Teaching Reading with Anthony Perez Apr 08, 2019

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Boy, do we have a special episode and guest for you today! In this episode, we will be talking ALL about teaching reading…something I would say both Meredith and I quite enjoy! But, whether you’re a preschool teacher or high school math teacher, we’re ALL involved in improving the literacy and communication skills of our students. So, buckle up, pop in those ear buds, and get ready for the Art and Science of Teaching Reading with special guest and National Board Certified Teacher, Anthony Perez.

P.S. We LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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Top of the Class Episode 12-Project-Based Learning with Robyn & Robin Mar 04, 2019

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Wow, we are really excited about this session with Dr. Robyn and Robin, two experts in the field who also happen to share the same name! We also know that this topic is a popularly requested concept in many teaching circles. So, in this episode, we’re chatting about project-based learning. Project-based learning, or PBL, as it’s often called, is a method where students get to engage in sustained inquiry around a real-world problem, develop some solutions for that problem, and then share their solutions in a public way. We hope you enjoy our chat as much as we did. Happy listening!

Also, we LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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Top of the Class Episode 11-Why Choose Education? Feb 19, 2019

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Today’s episode we’re talking about why we all should choose education. This episode is for pre-service teachers and veteran teachers alike. We want to dive into why education is such an important arena now more than ever. In this episode, we will be chatting with two wonderful guests and pre-service teachers, Makenna Ray and Ivonne Carmona. This topic matters to everyone in the field of education because as educators, we know that there are other tempting fields of work out there that might lure us away from schools and from our classrooms, especially during these challenging and contentious times in education! But, we ALL need that reminder about why we initially chose this profession, why this is such an important profession, and why we continue to choose teaching every day! We wanted to bring in some rising superstars and college students who have chosen to pursue education as a career. We want this dose of insight today to inspire you all, regardless of the position you are in life!

Also, we LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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Top of the Class-Extra Credit-Five Ways to Make your Classroom More Engaging Jan 22, 2019

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Our Extra Credit episodes are shorter than normal episodes. Our goal is to share helpful tips to make your life as an educator a bit easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable! In this Extra Credit episode, Meredith and Emily outline 5 ways to help make your classroom more engaging. We all know that an engaging classroom leads to better learning! Also, as always, we love your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES! Ok…now ready, set, and here we go!

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Top of the Class Episode 9- Giving Voice to Your English Learners Jan 07, 2019

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It is a new year and there is no better way than to kick it off with a new episode of Top of the Class! Take a listen as hosts Emily Pottinger and Dr. Meredith Critchfield chat with assistant professor and former K-12 educator, Katy Long. In this episode we’re talking about our language learners: what’s it mean to be a language learner, how we can support their language development, and how to make sure they’re culturally valued in the classroom. Happy podcasting and happy New Year! Also, we LOVE your feedback, so please feel free to tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter using our handle @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES!

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