EPISODE · Oct 7, 2023 · 1H 12M
#108 - Dope teaching and doctoral work w/ LaMar Timmons-Long!
from All of the Above Podcast · host All of the Above
Brooklyn’s in the house!! This week we talk to high school English teacher, NYU doctoral student, and NCTE diversity committee member LaMar Timmons-Long about how he cultivates a vibrant classroom experience that stands firmly in the intersection of justice and joy. How does one navigate the multitude of oppressive systems and bring justice-oriented pedagogy and practice to the classroom? And why should other dope educators out there consider dipping their toes into academia by pursuing doctorate degrees? But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent stories in education including a warning issued by scientists about the threat of “anti-woke” education policies and a new study detailing privacy dangers and security risks in common EdTech tools. → Get your Teach the Truth T-Shirt here! → View this episode on YouTube! AGENDA 0:00 - Welcome! 6:35 - Scientists speak out against anti-woke laws 20:22 - EdTech privacy dangers 37:05 - LaMar Timmons-Long on dope teaching! 1:07:38 - Students stand up against flag ban DO-NOW STORIES: Florida’s Attacks on Education Threaten Science AOTA: Science & Anti-Racism w/ Dr. Terence Keel How Ed Tech Tracks Kids Online, and Why Parents Should Care SEMINAR: LaMar on Twitter Students and Teachers Inquiring Together: Ethnic Studies in the English Classroom The Educator Collaborative LaMar on Beyond the Letters Lorena Germán on AOTA Lorena Germán on AOTA to discuss Florida shenanigans CLASS DISMISSED: Southern California student protests school flag ban by handing out hundreds of Pride flags Get MORE All of the Above: - Website - Podcast on multiple platforms via Anchor - Podcast via Apple Podcast - Podcast via Spotify - Twitter - Facebook Page Theme Music by its tajonthabeat
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Brooklyn’s in the house!! This week we talk to high school English teacher, NYU doctoral student, and NCTE diversity committee member LaMar Timmons-Long about how he cultivates a vibrant classroom experience that stands firmly in the intersection of justice and joy. How does one navigate the multitude of oppressive systems and bring justice-oriented pedagogy and practice to the classroom? And why should other dope educators out there consider dipping their toes into academia by pursuing doctorate degrees? But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent stories in education including a warning issued by scientists about the threat of “anti-woke” education policies and a new study detailing privacy dangers and security risks in common EdTech tools. → Get your Teach the Truth T-Shirt here! → View this episode on YouTube! AGENDA 0:00 - Welcome! 6:35 - Scientists speak out against anti-woke laws 20:22 - EdTech privacy dangers 37:05 - LaMar Timmons-Long on dope teaching! 1:07:38 - Students stand up against flag ban DO-NOW STORIES: Florida’s Attacks on Education Threaten Science AOTA: Science & Anti-Racism w/ Dr. Terence Keel How Ed Tech Tracks Kids Online, and Why Parents Should Care SEMINAR: LaMar on Twitter Students and Teachers Inquiring Together: Ethnic Studies in the English Classroom The Educator Collaborative LaMar on Beyond the Letters Lorena Germán on AOTA Lorena Germán on AOTA to discuss Florida shenanigans CLASS DISMISSED: Southern California student protests school flag ban by handing out hundreds of Pride flags Get MORE All of the Above: - Website - Podcast on multiple platforms via Anchor - Podcast via Apple Podcast - Podcast via Spotify - Twitter - Facebook Page Theme Music by its tajonthabeat
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