Time to Teach

E40S6 In today's episode I talk about textbooks and worksheets, and why we should get rid of them (well, most of them). When thinking about abstract concepts, we teachers have the job of helping students solidify concepts and understandings. Textbooks and worksheets fall short of doing the job. Instead, we should be creating authentic experiences that truly effect student learning, unlike textbooks or worksheets. Listen to find out how a class can function without textbooks or worksheets. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 00:53 A word on the Florida shooting and the need for change.  20:45 Today's topic begins  43:08 Episode wrap up 43:48 Outro Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— C

E39S6 Today's episode looks at the essentials of essential questions. What makes a question essential? How can you form essential questions? Listen to find out the essentials of essential questions. Show notes: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Show introduction 1:28 Wins and Fails Segment 4:07 Episode topic begins (it's about time, honey...it's about time) 28:02 Episode Wrap Up 30:20 Student segment on the Paper Town Math Project 39:00 Outro Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8   Check out this episode!

E38S6 In today's episode I share the Paper Town Math Project that my students are currently working on. Students may only use specific shapes to create their town. Other than that, they're in total control. This project focuses on math, design, creation, building, problem solving and collaboration. Listen to find out all about the Paper Town Math Project. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 0:51 Episode Introduction 1:48 Update on the leg incident (ouch Charlie, that really hurts) 5:28 Wins and Fails Segment 11:08 A burning question answered 14:38 Let's get this episode started now...um...please; Paper town project explained 31:25 Conclusion and wrap up 34:06 Outro   Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons

E37S6 In today's episode, I continue my deep dive into the six facets of understanding. I specifically look at perspective, empathy and self knowledge as they pertain to one's understanding. Listen to find out about these six facets of understanding. If you didn't already, make sure you listen to facets one through three in episode 35 (linked below).   Show Notes 0:00 intro 0:48 Episode description and medical update 2:55 Wins and Fails Segment 9:11 Begin topic discussion (summary of part 1) 10:04 Facet 4: Perspective 14:43 Facet 5: Empathy 25:25 Facet 6: Self knowledge 26:28 Episode conclusion and wrap up 29:20 Outro Resources: Understanding Understanding Part 1 (Episode 35)   Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himits