Learning Unlocked

Guests: Wendy Peterson and Julia Salce

In this episode, the three of us dive into different types of assessment and how they each impact learning. We also discuss how to create a feedback-friendly culture in the classroom. 

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TransFormative Assessment by W. James Popham.

"When teachers stop learning, so do students." -Jim Knight

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Guests: Julia Salce and Wendy Peterson

In this episode, we face “the beginning of the end” of this school year by unlocking three ways to painlessly pivot in order to wrap up this quarter in a positive and productive way.

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"This Year, Take "Self-Care" Off Your "To-Do" List" by Michelle Trujillo

Uncommon Sense Teaching by Barbara Oakley, PhD, Beth Rogowsky, EdD, and Terrence J. Sejnowski 

"Sifting Through The Year": Pivoting from Packing to Placing Template by PGD staff

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Today’s episode is from season 1, episode 7 on Creating Active Learning Experiences.

In this episode, Julia Salce debunks the myths of direct instruction and discusses the high-impact of blending short bursts of instruction with active learning experiences (ALEs), no matter the age group or content area. We also discuss briefly the importance of teacher and student clarity in relation to direct instruction.

This episode repost is in response to our development of a NEW series of active learning experience strategy videos on our department YouTube channel.

Thanks for listening! Enjoy!

Guests: Julia Salce & Wendy Peterson, Instructional Specialists

Gilbert Public Schools Professional Growth & Development

As we enter into "testing season," we address high-stakes test preparation. In the episode, we dive into the "dos" and "don'ts" of test prep and the importance of using retrieval practice as an effective strategy in creating quality learning and test prep throughout the entire school year.

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• As mentioned in this episode: Julia's new favorite education book: Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn by Barbara Oakley, Beth Rogowsky, and Terrence J. Sejnowski 

Guests: Wendy Peterson and Julia Salce

Instructional Specialists, Gilbert Public Schools

In this episode, we chat about creating effective and efficient substitute plans and discuss ways to make this process more beneficial all. 

Want our easy-to-use substitute template for FREE and recipes for those under the weather? Links above not working? Visit our website to download! 

This week’s episode is a bonus episode. As you all know, we are in the midst of another COVID surge.

For this short episode, I would like to speak directly to you drawing inspiration from a renowned educator, Caitlin Tucker and psychotherapist, Esther Perel to review the new format the podcast is taking for Season 4. 

Thanks for listening,

Brit 

Guest: Suzanne Lunt, Instructional Coach

In this season finale, Suzanne provides practical strategies for educators to use to be more present over winter break in order to return to school both mentally and emotionally, as well as how to balance work and life during the rest of the school year. 

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IG: @kickingincoaching 

suzanne.lunt@gilbertschools.net

The Essence of a Mother by Julie S. Jensen (Suzanne's sister's book)

The Rabbit Effect by Kelli Harding

Guest: Dawn Koberstein

Principal, Mesquite Elementary School

In this episode, Dawn and Brit look back on their own classroom blunders, such as group work and cold calling, and provide simple strategies to correct these missteps in order to positively impact the learning experience for both the teacher and the students.

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dawn.koberstein@gilbertschools.net 

Guests: Julia Salce and Wendy Peterson, Instructional Specialists

In this episode, we are back again focusing on the INSTRUCT domain of our district's Instructional Framework. We dive deep into what high-quality instruction looks like in the classroom and focus on three key areas: teacher clarity, intentionality, and student engagement. And of course, rapid fire questions! 

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Guests: Dale Lunt, Elementary Principal and Brittany Brady, Social Worker

Gilbert Public Schools

In this episode, Dale and Brittany share with Brit how they have implemented practical strategies for restorative discipline on their elementary campus and have had success with this approach with many students and families in the community. 

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dale.lunt@gilbertschools.net 

Principal Conference on Restorative Discipline mentioned in the episode. 

Guests: Wendy Peterson and Julia Salce

Instructional Specialists, Gilbert Public Schools

With the help of pumpkin-pie coffee and candy corn, we review the concept of lesson design in this episode. We discuss how lesson design differs from lesson planning and dive into what the phrase "high-yield" means when it comes to instructional strategies and intentional instruction. 

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julia.salce@gilbertschools.net wendy.peterson@gilbertschools.net

Guest: Dr. Sean Lively 

Principal, Ben Carson High School

In this episode, Brit and Sean discuss his findings on the Detroit Promise Scholarship. Promise scholarship programs in large urban cities, like Detroit, can have significant impact not only on our students but our communities. We consider how a scholarship program like this would be beneficial locally and how the use of high-yield instructional strategies can support students to achieve scholarships and be more prepared for a post-secondary education. 

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https://www.detroitk12.org/Page/2826

Guests: Wendy Peterson and Julia Salce 

Instructional Specialists, Gilbert Public Schools 

Connecting with students, colleagues, and the community is foundational to education -- as Julia Salce and Wendy Peterson discuss with me in this episode. Our district has created an Instructional Framework focused squarely on student learning, including the five domains: Connect, Design, Instruct, Assess, and Reflect. As three veteran educators, we bring quite different perspectives on how to connect, so listen in on our always frank, but often funny conversation. *This is part 1 of a 5 part series!

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wendy.peterson@gilbertschools.net julia.salce@gilbertschools.net 

Guest: Matthew Moix, PD.D, NCSP

Coordinator of Psychological Services

In this episode, Brit and Matt discuss the effects of mental health on student learning. Matt also provides strategies, learning supports, and actionable steps all teachers can use to create a mentally healthy learning space.

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matthew.moix@gilbertschools.net

Guest: Kareem Farah

CEO and Co-Founder of the Modern Classrooms Project

In this first episode of season 3, Brit is joined by Kareem who was awarded the 2018 Standing Ovation Award for Excellence in Classroom Innovation for his blended, self-paced, mastery-based approach to teaching and learning. This conversation provides a basic overview of this approach and revolves around one of MCPs core values: "Education impacts every person, and every person has something to contribute. We are all in this together." 

Want more from Kareem?

Visit: www.modernclassrooms.org

Twitter: @KareemFarah23

Guest: Melissa Hosten

Co-Director at the University of Arizona Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers

In this episode, debunking the myth of 'learning loss' is the focus. Melissa discusses her research findings and invites listeners to "hear the voices" of students and teachers from this past school year, including their challenges, but also their learning and growth. As this school year ends, Brit and Melissa encourage educators to breathe in relief, rest, recover, and reconnect this summer.  

Want more from Melissa?

Visit: crr.math.arizona.edu

Guest: Kim Haase

K-6 Math Specialist

In this episode, Brit and Kim discuss the importance of building a math culture that is based in confidence. This can be accomplished by reimagining the way math has be traditionally taught and using "Just in Time Math PD: Math in Minutes." 

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kim.haase@gilbertschools.net 

Guest: Bobson Wong 

High School Math Teacher, NYC

In this episode, Brit and Bobson do the heavy lifting to learn the ropes of The Math Teacher's Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Support Your Students written by Bobson and Larisa Bukalov. This resource provides teachers with  fresh, engaging, and hands-on strategies for students make connections across mathematical units and decrease "math anxiety".

Want more from Bobson?

• Twitter: @bobsonwong 
• http://bobsonwong.com

Guest: Melinda Murphy, M.Ed

Principal, Highland High School 

In this episode, Melinda and Brit discuss trials--and triumphs--all those that come with balancing the administrative side of administration with the instructional leadership side of administration. Her insight enriches not just principals but all interested in moving schools forward. Listen in to learn the steps taken on her campus to gain collective commitment required for a central instructional goal. 

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Melinda.Murphy@gilbertschools.net

IG @melindaLMAZ FB: Melinda Murphy 

Guest: Julia Salce, M.Ed and NBCT

Instructional Specialist

In this episode, Julia and I discuss the impact of homework on students. We even delve into our own past blunders as teachers with homework and our experiences with homework with our own children. Because of our conflicting feelings, we dug into the research to see what we could learn--and that is what we'll discuss and share with you today. In addition to evidence based on our research, we chat strategies to assist teachers to create appropriate, meaningful homework will be at the forefront.

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julia.salce@gilbertschools.net or FB @gpsprofgrowth