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Teacher Prep with Dr. D

by Dr. Dickenson

We explore the space between research and best practices with application in the K-12 classroom. Whether you are new to teaching or have been teaching for years, this podcast covers it all and will share with you advice from the experts to put research into practice. Check out Dr. Dickenson's latest publication on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32BUBay

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Episodes

  1. Infusing Social-Emotional Learning into your Practice with Dennis Mathew

    In this episode of Teacher Prep with Dr. D, Denis Mathew joins the show to share how he brings social-emotional learning into his practice. Dennis has been an elementary school speech pathologist for more than a decade in urban public schools. Since 2019, he has been a children's author and...

  2. Billingual Education with Dr. Clara Amador-Lankster

    What is the history of Billingual Education in our country and how does policy and practice influence second language acquisition. In this episode Dr. Clara Amador-Lankster shares insight into the evolution of billingual education and how the changing landscape of schools and policy around…

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  3. From Passion To Perseverance Getting Published with Literary Author Jasmine A Sterling

    Jasmine A. Stirling is the debut author of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, a picture book biography of Jane Austen about persistence and creative mastery. Jasmine lives on a cheerful street in San Francisco with her husband, two daughters, and their dog. From a young…

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  4. Going Gradeless with Batsheva Frankle

    In this episode, explore the notion of going gradeless in your teaching practice to foster creativity, harness soft skills and support students in fostering a love of learning, rather than a fear of assessment. Batsheva Frankel, MAT, the producer, and host of the podcast, Overthrowing Education…

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  5. Mental Health and Covid 19

    Interview with Jesika Silva-Zabajnik (LMFT) and Cindy Klinecki (LCSW) about the impact of Covid 19 on children and teachers' mental health. Hear best practices for supporting your students while working remotely and self-care during this time of trauma. Resources: Suicide Prevention Life Line:...

  6. Transforming Education with Chelsea Robberson

    Chelsea Robberson launched Lealyn Growth to support schools and organizations transform education and reach their goals. Chelsea has been in education since 2005 and has worked both nationally and internationally as a school leader, director, and classroom teacher. Her mission is to move…

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  7. Goodbye 2020 with Dr. Dickenson

    In this episode with Dr. Dickenson, she shares strategies to reflect on this year and set new goals for 2021.

  8. Up For Debate: Bring Classroom Math Talk to a Whole New Level with Author Chris Luzniak

    In this episode of Teacher Prep with Dr. D, author Chris Luzniak shares his work of classroom debates as part of his mathematics routine. Find out why Math Debates can bring the Standards of Mathematical Practice to a whole new level and how you can use this approach in both an online and...

  9. Teacher Side Hustle: Turn Your Passion Into Profit

    In this episode of Teacher Prep hear from two teachers whose passion for teaching and learning has turned into a lucrative side hustle that is supporting other teachers from around the world. Greg Williams from Amped Up Learning is a Social Studies Instructional Coach in Texas. He created Freck...

  10. Lesson Planning with Purpose with Christy McConnell and Brad Conrad

    How can we be intentional when planning instruction so that students are both engaged, motivated and supported in our classroom? In this episode Drs. McConnell and Conrad, authors of Lesson Planning with Purpose share 5 models for designing instruction through the lens of perceptive teaching: the...

  11. Unconscious Bias in Schools: Interview with Dr. Tracey Benson

    In this interview with Dr. Tracey Benson, he shares the research and framework for his book, Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism, which was released with Harvard Education Press in August 2019. Dr. Benson and his co-author Sarah Fiarman wrote this…

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  12. Lessons Learned: Distance Learning at a Glance

    In this episode of Teacher Prep, listen to three teachers share their successes and challenges in the first few weeks of teaching remotely. Three educators share their best practices, advice for teachers and how they use technology and a growth mindset to develop the skills to teach their…

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  13. What Parents Want Teachers to Know During Remote Teaching

    In this episode of Teacher Prep we interview four parents about their experiences in the spring during remote teaching and what they hope for during the upcoming school year.

  14. These Kids are Driving Me Crazy: The Empower Method of Classroom Management with Kristen Miller

    Kristen Miller is an high school mathematics, Avid, and Career Technical Education teacher who also served as a middle school Vice Principal. Her book "These Kids are Driving Me Crazy" consolidates impactful techniques for managing challenging behaviors which can be replicated with her Empower...

  15. Parents as Partners in the Age of Remote Teaching

    Want to know best practices for bringing parents into the virtual world of co-teaching with you? Join me and KinderRockets founder Ben Cogswell as he shares his secrets for building purposeful partnerships with parents. Ben Cogswell is a CUE Member, Kindergarten teacher and 2019 CUE BOLD teacher…

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  16. Exploring the role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Teacher Education

    Brendon Jobs is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Haverford School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a James Madison Fellow, Lehrman Fellow, a National Constitution Center Annenberg Fellow, an Education Pioneer with the SEED Foundation in Washington D.C., and an active...

  17. Fact Fluency & Running Records with Ann Elise Record

    Discover what it takes to build fact fluency with your students through the use of running records. Ann Elise Record joins Dr. D to discuss the importance of computational fluency and what strategies and scaffolds you can provide with intentional math practices. Level up your math practice and…

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  18. Creating a Safe Space in a Time of Distance Learning

    Rusty May joins Dr. D to talk about what teachers should consider for creating a safe space in a time of distance learning and how to prepare for a new year school year that may become distant learning. Join us as we share insight and research about what you should consider for promoting Social...

  19. Lessons Learned: Distance Education at a Glance

    In today's podcast Dr. Dickenson interviews Chris Hill a high school teacher and instructor at The Heritage Institute about his experiences in distance learning. Chris shares his reflections of lessons learned in first three weeks of online learning for high school students.

  20. Going the Distance with Distance Learning

    Learn best tips and strategies for making distance education work for you and your learners. Sam Fecich author of EduMagic and Edushine joins Dr. Dickenson in this conversation about how teachers can go the distance with distance education. https://www.sfecich.com/

  21. Distance Learning in a Dash with Dr. Sistek-Chandler

    Quick tips and strategies to build an online learning platform for all students across the grade span. Dr. Cynthia Sistek-Chandler has been teaching online since 1999 and will share her best practices for creating an online space where all students can flourish.

  22. Assessment Interview with Louanne Myers

    In this interview with district Math coach Louanne Myers you will hear assessment strategies to support K12 students and teachers in planning and teaching.

  23. Digital Literacy in Today's Classroom with Dr. Shea Kerkhoff

    Our world is increasingly digitally and globally connected. Students need digital and global literacies to participate, collaborate and thrive in 21st century. In order to teach digital/global/new literacies, teachers must have a framework for understanding and teaching strategies to use. Learn...

  24. Teacher Identity and Urban Education with Dr. Cheryl Matias

    In this episode the topic of teacher identity is explored in the context of being an urban educator. Dr. Cheryl Matias author of Feeling White: Whiteness, Emotionality, and Education earned the 2017 Honorable Mention for the Society of Professors of Education shares her research and expertise in...

  25. Making the Math Connection with Computer Science

    When it comes to higher order thinking and problem solving skills think outside the box and include computer science for real life application. In this interview with Megan Brannon she shares her experiences as a Computer Science teacher for K5

  26. Making Math Relevant with Dr. Natalie Pough

    When it comes to math instruction consider your learners and how you can engage them with instruction that is context-embedded and relevant to their lives. In this interview with Dr. Natalie Pough we will discuss how teachers can create math tasks that meets students where they are at and not…

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  27. Beginning Reading Instruction with Tiffany Peltier

    Want to know what to look for in an effective reading program, or how to ensure students are making adequate progress in developing reading skills? In this episode we speak to a reading coach and expert on best practices for student success and what to look for when students are struggling.

  28. Did Slaves Build the Pyramids?

    In this episode we interview Dr. Braeden Dickenson an archeologist from the University of Chicago. Dr. Dickenson has spent the past 11 years investigating the essential question "Did Slaves Build the Pyramids". He shares with us findings from his last excavation and what we will learn in his…

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  29. Bringing Game-Based Learning into your Teaching Practice

    If you are looking for ways to get students excited about the content you are teaching, look no further than game-based learning. In this episode Dr. Faber shares how the excitement of playing games can be transferred into student's working collaboratively to problem solve and think critically...

  30. Parent Involvement

    Whether you are a classroom teacher, parent or both the key to success is parent involvement. Learn the six types of involvement and how you can get connected with your kids or students.

  31. Making Math Fun with Math Games

    Build on students' funds of knowledge by bringing math games into your math practice. Develop students computational fluency while playing classic math games, or use math games as a tool for remediation, support and to challenge your learners. In this episode Dr. Dickenson talks about all the...

  32. Making Space for Makerspace

    Karen Snedeker 6th grade math and technology coach has been bringing Makerspace into her classroom practice for the past four year. In fact she has received so many positive reviews from her students and parents that the school has expanded her space to include a summer Makerspace camp and...

  33. Fostering Grit in the Classroom with Dr. Laila Sanguras

    Are you ready to build strength based psychological skills into your classroom instruction. In this podcast with Dr. Laila Sanguras author of "Grit in the Classroom: Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students" she highlights evidence based practices to support students in…

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  34. Bringing Technology into the Classroom with Dr. Kimberly Butler

    In this episode of Teacher Tech Prep, Dr. Kimberly Butler shares the why and how teachers can bridge the digital door of planning and instruction with technology into their teaching practice. From designing to management and instruction we discuss the ins and outs of teaching with tech and great...

  35. Beginning Teaching: Kari Antonetti

    In this episode Kari Antonetti shares her experiences as a graduate student at National University. She highlights the importance of reflection for new teachers, advice for fieldwork experiences and the importance of Universal Design for Learning.

  36. Exploring the changing science classroom with Will Franzell

    In this episode Dr. Dickenson interviews Will Franzell who is an Education Administrator for the Monterey County office of Education. We discuss what an NGSS science classroom looks like. The role of the teacher and the student is discussed and ways that teachers should approach teaching and...

  37. Surviving & Thriving in the Classroom

    Dino Manganno discusses best practices to survive and thrive in the classroom. He discusses what it's like the first year and how new and veteran teachers can manage the daily classroom grind and continue to thrive as a teacher. Listeners will learn strategies to deal with parents and difficult...

  38. Coding in the Classroom with Scott Moss

    In this inteview Dr. Dickenson interviews Scott Moss who is a Google Certified Teacher and Instructional Technology expert for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Scott unpacks coding and shares how and why teachers can bring this 21st century skill into practice no matter the grade or...

  39. Understanding Autism: Chris Reeve

    In this interview Dr. Dickenson interviews Dr. Chris Reeve national expert and consultant in the area of autism. Dr. Reeve unpacks autism, shares insight on how to best support students and ways teachers' can effectively create a positive learning environment

  40. Classroom Assessment Strategies with Denise Phillips

    Classroom assessment strategies for all students are highlighted in this episode with Denise Phillips. She shares how teachers can collect multiple forms of evidence to make informed decisions about what students know and how to plan next steps for instruction. She also shares how teachers can…

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  41. Grit in the Classroom: Dr. Dickenson

    In this episode Dr. Dickenson talks about the reasons why teachers need to teach Grit in the Classroom. She shares examples from her life and strategies to support teachers in building gritty students.

  42. Supporting English Language Learners with Language Acquisition Expert Dr. Steven Brownson

    Learn best practices for supporting second language learners in your classroom. Learn more about the kinds of language learners you will teach and what research-based practices are most effective. Dr. Steven Brownson has over 26 years of teaching experience with ELL in California and abroad. He…

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  43. Special Education Expert: Gail Lancaster

    Gail Lancaster is a is a Special Education consultant and professor for National University. She has worked in the field of Special Education for the past 39 years. Gail unwraps how teachers can use a student's IEP to plan instruction. She discusses designing instruction and supporting students...

  44. The First Year Reflection from a New Teacher.

    John Goldberg is a second career professional who started teaching after being an engineer and park ranger. He shares his experiences as a student intern and graduate of National University

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We explore the space between research and best practices with application in the K-12 classroom. Whether you are new to teaching or have been teaching for years, this podcast covers it all and will share with you advice from the experts to put research into practice. Check out Dr. Dickenson's latest publication on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32BUBay

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