Best Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher Podcasts (2023)

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76. How Did You Do This Year? 22:59

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If you’re anything like me, you want to just make it through the last couple weeks of school and say GOODBYE AND GOOD RIDDANCE to another school year! But, before you close up your classroom for the summer, I encourage you to take a few minutes to reflect on the school year and ask yourself, “How did I do?” In this episode, I’m sharing six question…

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75. End of Year Classroom CLEANOUT Without the FREAKOUT 16:44

1h ago16:44

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Get out your big black trash bags and label makers, because it’s time for an end of year classroom cleanout! If cleaning out your classroom causes immediate overwhelm (or dread if you’re also tackling the supply closet 🤢) don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Simple systems are my love language, and over the years I’ve managed to get cleaning out a cl…

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74. My #1 Way to Simplify Future Lab Days 29:01

7h ago29:01

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We are kicking off our Summer Podcast PD with a topic I get asked about most - LABS! There is so much to cover when it comes to labs and how to simplify them. But let’s be honest, you likely aren’t in the headspace at this point of the school year to strategize about how to simplify your lab days. So today, I am sharing the one thing you can do NOW…

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73. Teacher Appreciation Week Gone Wrong 30:51

2d ago30:51

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Happy teacher appreciation week, my friend! I truly hope that you are being celebrated and shown how much you are appreciated this week! Unfortunately, I know that Teacher Appreciation Week doesn’t always go the way that we hope it would. Sometimes, how we are shown “appreciation” is simply unbelievable and today, we are hearing some stories from l…

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72. Review Strategies for EOC, Benchmark, and AP Exams 29:34

9d ago29:34

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The end of the year is fast approaching which means that benchmark and EOC exams will be here soon. If you’re anything like me, you HATE reviewing! If you dread review days as much as I do, I have some ideas and tips to help make them a little less painful for you. Today, I am sharing 4 tips for review strategies for your upcoming EOC and benchmark…

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71. "I'm the Problem, It's Me": Working with Difficult Coworkers and Admin with Guest Zach Matson 1:11:00

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Working with difficult admin or difficult coworkers can make or break a teaching position. Last episode, my high school chemistry teacher Zach Matson joined us to talk all about dealing with difficult parents. He is joining us again today to share all about his experience and insight into dealing with difficult admin and coworkers. Talking with Zac…

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70. “It isn’t an Attack on You”: Dealing with Difficult Parents with Guest Zach Matson 1:13:54

1M ago1:13:54

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Dealing with difficult parents can be one of the worst things about teaching secondary science. So many of us would love advice on how to handle challenging situations, what to say when issues arise, or how to stop taking things personally from teachers who have been there and figured it out. That is one of the reasons I brought my high school chem…

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69. Admin Support - WHY You Need to Ask, HOW to Ask, and WHAT to Ask For 35:04

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Admin support can completely make or break your job as a secondary science teacher. As high school science teachers, we have so much on our plates already - planning, prepping labs, grading, teaching how many preps, pressure from parents, etc. Without support from admin, this job can be even more challenging. So how can you get support from admin? …

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68. Evaluating Your Teaching Contract 29:28

2M ago29:28

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It’s contract season! Have you received your teacher contract for next year yet? If not, it will likely be coming soon and regardless of if you are staying or not, you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are on the fence about staying in your current position or leaving, I strongly suggest you think through it in a neutral way without letting …

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67. Considering a Teacher Career Change with guest Daphne Gomez, the Teacher Career Coach 38:01

2M ago38:01

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You know I am always here to support you and want to see you thrive in the classroom! I know, however, that even with all the tips, advice, and resources I share, you may still be considering whether or not being in the classroom is the best choice for you. If that’s where you currently find yourself, I want you to feel supported, too. That’s why I…

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66. Tips for Teaching at a Public School vs. a Private School 36:09

2M ago36:09

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Are you unsure if you want to teach in a public school or a private school next year? In my experience, there are definitely differences between the two and pros and cons to both and finding which school is the best fit for you is so important. So today, I am sharing tips that I have learned from my experience in both public and private schools to …

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65. Considering Switching Schools? 10 Questions to Think Through 30:44

2M ago30:44

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Contract season is quickly approaching, meaning soon, you’ll have to decide if you will return to the same school next year or look for someplace new. If you’re unsure if you will sign or not, I want to help you make this decision. I am sharing 10 things to take into consideration when you are deciding whether to stay at your current school or look…

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64. How to Re-Engage Apathetic Students (and Manage Your Own Apathy!) 26:23

2M ago26:23

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Quarter 3 is a doozy! There is definitely an energy shift after winter break and both students and teachers feel it. Everyone is just drained. So how are we going to get through the rest of the school year and re-engage our students? I’ve got 5 tips to help re-engage your students and YOU in quarter 3. Spring break and the end of the school year se…

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63. Teaching and ADHD - Practical Tips for You AND Your Students with Guest Bri Plyler 56:18

3M ago56:18

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Students and teachers with ADHD have unique struggles and challenges when it comes to work and school tasks. Whether you are a teacher who has ADHD or you have students who have ADHD, understanding how different strategies may help can be incredibly beneficial. I am no expert in ADHD so I am so grateful that Bri Plyler is joining us today to share …

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62. 5 Ways to Instantly Make Your Planning Period More Productive 25:01

3M ago25:01

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How are we supposed to have a work/life balance when we have a million things to do on a daily basis and a 45 minute (or 90 minute if you’re lucky!) planning time to get them all done? Finding ways to have the most productive planning period possible is essential to working only your contracted hours and having a life outside of work. If you’re not…

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61. Rethinking Demos and More with Guest Dr. Erica Colón 57:47

3M ago57:47

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Many of us are looking ahead to the end of the school year because we are just burnt out. The last thing we want to think about is coming up with or preparing demos for our classes. I get it! That is one of the reasons I am so excited to have who I consider to be the “Demo Queen” joining us today. Prepare to be inspired, brecause Dr. Erica Colón, f…

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60. Teaching with Packets - What They Are, Why I Love Them, and How to Use Them 37:36

3M ago37:36

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day so I knew I needed to share with you all about love at first sight! It may be a bit cheesy, but when I was first introduced to teaching with packets, I knew it was love at first sight and I’ve never looked back. In this episode, I am sharing all the information you need to decide if teaching with packets is something you…

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59. From Burned Out to Burned-In with Guest Amber Harper 50:32

4M ago50:32

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We hear about teacher burnout all. the. time. You may even be feeling burnout and exhaustion right now. You are not alone, teacher friend! Whether you feel completely burned out or if you’re just feeling a little blah at this point in the year, our guest, Amber Harper of the Burned In Teacher is here to help! We’ve been talking about scheduling res…

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58. Midyear Reflections and Reset 22:55

4M ago22:55

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Oh, the second half of the school year. Making it to the end of the school year may seem like a daunting task to you. I get it! But what if you spent the next few months thriving instead of just surviving? Today, we are doing some midyear reflections by taking a look at the expectations we have for ourselves as teachers and digging into four areas …

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57. Living and Working in Your Current Season 28:09

4M ago28:09

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As we are getting into the second half of the school year, are you noticing a difference in your energy and priorities compared to the beginning of the school year? Maybe there’s something new going on in your life or you’re entering a different phase with parents or your children. As we move from season to season, it is so important to recognize w…

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56. Scheduling Rest – Why You Need to and How To Do It 23:55

5M ago23:55

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Do you actively schedule time for rest or are you running at full speed 24/7? We often get so caught up in doing as much as possible and having everything scheduled out that we don’t leave any time to rest. Let’s be honest, that isn’t healthy or sustainable. So today, we’re talking about why you need to schedule rest and how to actually do it when …

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55. Goal Setting for the New Year - a Different Approach 27:44

5M ago27:44

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New year, new goals! That’s what we always hear, right? For some, this goal setting energy is exhilarating but for others, it’s just exhausting! Whatever your feelings are about new year goal setting, I have a three step approach to goal setting for this year that will make it seem much more manageable. I recently read “The Lazy Genius Way” by Kend…

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54. Your Top 5 Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2022 17:53

5M ago17:53

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We are one year into the Secondary Science Simplified podcast and I am SO GRATEFUL for each and every one of you! To wrap up year 1 of the show, I wanted to do a recap of favorite episodes from 2022. We’ve covered so many different topics this year and have had some amazing guests on the show! There were a few episodes that were my absolute favorit…

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53. School Counselor Partnerships, Life Hacks, and Laughter with Guest Lauren Tingle 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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Did this year fly by for anybody else? I cannot believe it’s winter break and we’re already at the end of 2022! Winter break is a time to rest, recharge, and have fun. One of my best friends, Lauren Tingle of the Counselor Clique, is here today and bringing great advice and some laughter to all of us to wrap up the year. She is talking life hacks, …

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52. Why NOT to Assign Work Over Breaks 21:18

6M ago21:18

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Confession time: One of my biggest regrets from my time spent in the classroom is assigning homework over school breaks. Not only did I assign homework over breaks, but sometimes I would even assign projects to cover things we couldn’t get to in class (cringe!). As I spent more time in the classroom, I started to really reflect on my teaching pract…

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51. 5 Alternatives to Traditional Midterm Exams 20:00

6M ago20:00

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Winter break is quickly approaching! Unfortunately, that means that midterm exams are as well. Most of us are required to give some sort of midterm exam and although scantrons are fast and easy, as we’re thinking of all the exams we have to grade, there may be alternatives that better serve our students. Today, I am sharing 5 ideas for using an alt…

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50. Ask Me Anything! All YOUR Questions Answered! 58:14

6M ago58:14

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It’s finally here! It’s the 50th episode of Secondary Science Simplified and to celebrate, I’m answering all of your burning questions. I am so excited to answer every single question you sent in. I absolutely love connecting with you all and answering your questions. That is why I knew I needed to do an “Ask Me Anything” episode and you all did no…

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49. Visuals, Middle School, Maternity Leave, and MORE with Guest Rachael Lasky 51:21

6M ago51:21

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Going through different seasons of life and experiences will definitely change your perspective on teaching. From teaching in a classroom with no windows, sinks, or up-to-date posters to display to taking maternity leave during a sub shortage, our guest today has had a wide range of experiences that have influenced her mindset around teaching. I am…

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48. 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Class Time 14:15

7M ago14:15

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It seems we never have enough time to do what we want to do in our class periods. How are we supposed to get labs, demos, lectures, assessments, and more squeezed into a 45 or 90 minute class? The answer: Reclaim your precious class time! You may be wondering how in the world you can do that, so today, I am sharing 5 simple changes you can make so …

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47. 2 Ways That Learning Happens and How to Create a Classroom Culture That Fosters It 23:17

7M ago23:17

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How can we make learning more natural and more meaningful for our students? Simply put, learning happens best through asking questions and making mistakes. If you’re thinking about your classes and realizing that your students aren’t asking many questions and are afraid to make mistakes, this episode is packed with tips for you about how to move st…

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46. Incorporating STEAM as Secondary Teachers with Guest Dr. Sarah Habibi 30:17

7M ago30:17

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STEM is so important to teach our students to create lifelong learners and problem solvers. Integrating STEM into secondary science classes doesn’t need to be overwhelming or stressful thanks to @Science.Bae, Dr. Sarah Habibi! She is joining us today to give us some insight on STEAM and how we can teach it in our classes. We are so lucky to have Dr…

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45. Using Phenomena to Engage Students 23:52

7M ago23:52

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Using phenomena is a great way to engage your students but it can be so overwhelming trying to figure out what to do or how to get started. If you’re using NGSS or other standards that utilize phenomena, but are struggling to incorporate them in a meaningful way, I’m going to break it down for you! In this episode, we’re diving into engaging studen…

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44. Engaging Small Classes: What to Do When You Only Have a Few Students 21:09

7M ago21:09

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Managing large classes can be a challenge but engaging small classes can be equally as difficult. If you are struggling with engaging your small class, you’re not alone! I’ve been there twice (teaching class periods with only 6 students!) and today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about engaging small classes. Trying to keep the excitement and energy…

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43. How to Manage Large Classes: What to do When You Have WAY Too Many Students 25:21

8M ago25:21

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If you’re looking at your class roster and feeling absolutely overwhelmed by the crazy numbers you are seeing, you’re not alone! I am seeing so many teachers saying they have 30+ students in their science classes and they have no idea how to make teaching, let alone labs, with that many students, work. If you are one of the teachers that has too ma…

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42. What to Do if You Hate What You Teach 32:27

8M ago32:27

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Are you stuck teaching a class or a grade that you absolutely hate teaching? You’re not alone! I’ve been there and so have many other teachers. It can be such a struggle to make it through the year when you don’t want to teach the classes you’re assigned to teach. But perspective and a plan can make getting through the school year a little easier. …

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41. 4 Practical Tips for Building Relationships with Your High School Students 21:36

8M ago21:36

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You know that building relationships with your students is crucial. You know it leads to more memorable learning experiences but you aren’t quite sure how to build that relationship with all of your 100+ students. Today, I am giving you some of my favorite tips for building solid relationships with students. We all know building relationships is fo…

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40. How to Reach EVERY Learner in Your Classroom 22:36

9M ago22:36

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As teachers, we know how important it is to reach every student that walks into our classroom. But how do we go about doing that when there is such a diverse group of students in every class? Today, I am sharing 4 tips on how to reach every learner in your high school science classes. Reaching every single one of your students can seem overwhelming…

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39. Organization Tips for Your Science Classroom 32:42

9M ago32:42

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Do you LOVE organizing your space or does the thought of it send you running the other way? Are you thinking there’s no way you can “organize” when you aren’t in a science classroom, you have no storage, or you’re a floater who only has a cart? You all know how much I love all things organization and I am sharing some of my favorite tips and recomm…

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38. A Beginning of the year PEP TALK 16:17

9M ago16:17

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The school year is approaching and we could all use a pep talk, especially after the past 3 years! We know this school year is filled with more unknowns and we’re running on empty before the year even starts. But I’m here to pump you up and get you excited for the start of school! This is a much-needed pep talk, not only for secondary science teach…

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37. Teaching Physics and FUN with Guest Michelle Brosseau 38:11

9M ago38:11

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Does the thought of teaching physics for the first time stress you out? Do demos and labs seem overwhelming? My special guest, Michelle Brosseau, is here to give some great advice to new physics teachers! Today, I am joined by an amazing secondary science teacher, Michelle Brosseau. Michelle is sharing 4 tips she has for first year physics teachers…

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36. Teaching Anatomy: 5 Tips for the Best Year EVER! 15:57

9M ago15:57

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Are you teaching Anatomy for the first time or have you taught it before but don’t feel super confident teaching it? This episode is for you! Today, I am sharing 5 tips for teaching anatomy to help both you and your students LOVE anatomy! In many high schools, Anatomy is an elective class which allows you to have some flexibility and options in wha…

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35. Competency, Classroom Management, Teaching Chemistry and MORE with Guest Zach Matson 1:23:20

10M ago1:23:20

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Wouldn’t it be nice to get some honest insights and tips from an amazing chemistry teacher with an INSANE amount of experience? Lucky for us, my high school chemistry teacher is joining me today to do just that! Zach Matson is sharing the great insight and knowledge he has gained in his 20+ years of teaching. We cover a little bit of everything and…

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34. Teaching Biology - 4 Things NOT to Do 23:46

10M ago23:46

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Whether you know what classes you are teaching next year already or if you are waiting for your schedule, I am here to help! In the upcoming weeks, our episodes will be content-specific to help YOU walk into this school year with confidence. We are starting today with my personal favorite course, BIOLOGY! In today’s episode, I am sharing four thing…

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33. 5 Mistakes to Avoid at the Beginning of the School Year 26:38

10M ago26:38

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Setting up for a successful school year starts on day 1. I have made my fair share of mistakes when it comes to starting the school year that made the year much more challenging than it should have been. Learn from my mistakes, teacher friends! In this episode, I’m going to help you avoid the mistakes I have made in the past. I am sharing what I wi…

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32. Student-Centered Pedagogy: One Way to Start 17:43

10M ago17:43

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Are you thinking that shifting to student centered pedagogy sounds great, but way too time consuming and overwhelming to do this year? If you are ready to make an easy change in order to help your students take more control of their learning and practice critical skills they can use their entire lives, this is an episode you do not want to miss! In…

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31. Student Centered Pedagogy: How to do It 28:31

11M ago28:31

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Do you feel overwhelmed when thinking about shifting to student centered pedagogy? Does the thought of redoing EVERYTHING stress you out? This episode is for you! I am breaking down how simple it can be to shift your current lessons and teaching to be more student centered and I’m sharing tons of tips to help along the way! In today’s episode, I am…

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30. Student-Centered Pedagogy: Why Make the Shift 15:20

11M ago15:20

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Better serving your students while less is required of you? Sounds amazing, right? If you’re ready to make that happen, today’s episode is for you! We are continuing our new summer series on revamping our pedagogy to make it more student centered and this is an episode you don’t want to miss! We have all heard that students learn best by doing, not…

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29. Student-Centered Pedagogy: What it is 26:02

11M ago26:02

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Ready to get off the stage and be in the audience with your students during your classes? That’s what we’re diving into in this new series focusing on student centered pedagogy. We’re talking about everything you need to know about shifting your pedagogy to be more student centered. Today, we are looking at what student centered pedagogy is and wha…

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28. Using Summer Productively 24:43

11M ago24:43

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Summer is here which means you can finally rest after the long and demanding school year! We know the routine - hurry, stress, and go, go, go all school year so when summer comes, we just want to relax, recharge, and unplug. And we should! But if you’re anything like me, you need something to work on to keep you in some sort of routine. In this epi…

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27. How the Secondary Science Simplified Course Helped This New Teacher with Guest Rachel Carter 18:29

12M ago18:29

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“Do it! What are you waiting for…it’s a game changer! It’s made my life so much easier.” This is the message today’s guest, Rachel Carter wants to share with everyone who is considering enrolling for the Secondary Science Simplified Course, which is now open for enrollment! This month, I’ve shared secrets and habits I learned the hard way in my tea…

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