In this episode, Dr. Brown interviews Vanessa Smith, who is an art teacher. Vanessa discusses the importance of art education and how it helps students develop abstract thinking skills. Vanessa also discusses how art education can complement core curricular studies. In the podcast Dr. Brown mentioned the Spinning Dancer. Below is a link to [...]
School of Effective Teaching# 030 – So, You Want to be a Middle School Teacher?
In this episode, Dr. Brown discusses his book, now available at various e-book retailers. He also ties in a lesson for the classroom. The book can be found at the following retailers. Smashwords Sony Barnes & Nobles Kobo Diesel Apple Search for the book in the itunes store
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School of Effective Teaching #029 Interview with a Math Coach
In this episode, Dr. Brown finally posts an interview with Randy Raber, who works as a math coach. They explore the role of a coach, the skills needed to be effective as both a coach and a math teacher. They also discuss the school improvement process.
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School of Effective Teaching #028 Discussion of Quote
In this episode, Dr. Brown shares and discusses a quote about school improvement. Making a significant progress in improving student learning and closing the achievement gap is a moral responsibility and a real possibility in a relatively short amount of time – two to five years. It is not children’s poverty or race [...]
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School of Effective Teaching # 27 Culturally Relevant Teaching
In this episode, Dr. Brown discusses the notion of Culturally Relevant Teaching, which he heard about at the AVID Summer Institute. More information about AVID can be found by clicking here.
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School of Effective Teaching #025 Political Thoughts
In this episode, Dr. Brown shares his thoughts regarding the recent politcal banter affecting education. In the episode, Dr. Brown mentions the Standford study on Charter Schools. You can link to that study by clicking here. There is also an excellent speech by Diane Rayvitch that is worth reading. You can find that speech here.
School of Effective Teaching #024 WICR
In this episode, Dr. Brown describes AVID and explores the importance and use of WICR.
School of Effective Teaching #023 Interview with a Reading Coach
In this long-awaited episode, Dr. Brown interviews Susan Jaksec, who is a Reading Coach. Mrs. Jaksec describes the role of a reading coach, offers insight into reading strategies and suggestions different resources for teachers.
School of Effective Teaching #22 – Word Walls
In this episode, part of a series on Reading, Dr. Brown discusses the effective use of Word Walls and makes suggestions for different uses.
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