Best Tips For Teachers Podcasts (2024)

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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 2 21:16

22h ago21:16

21:16

The "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article (link coming soon) …

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Music Practice Mottos 22:54

2d ago22:54

22:54

Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! I'm Nicola Cantan, your host, and today we’re diving into the world of music practice mottos. Whether you're out for a walk, cleaning up, or simply relaxing, thanks for letting me join you for a few moments. Today, we're talking about those words of wisdom that can guide music practice, support our stu…

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S4 35.0 Self-Expression in the Classroom 12:20

16d ago12:20

12:20

Join us to hear Noha Khafagi, who works at the English Language Instruction Department at the American University in Cairo as a Senior Instructor II, as she explains what self-expression is and you can incorporate it into your classroom. Listen to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttelt/support…

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Retaining Learning through Reflection & Transfer 22:46

8d ago22:46

22:46

What can we do in the classroom to prompt reflection and practice transfer? Brad Coleman (Oklahoma State University) joins the crew to answer that question! The more we practice transfer the further students are able to transfer it. Tune in for a great conversation about how we plan to support that transfer. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/…

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Starting a homeschool music program 14:08

9d ago14:08

14:08

In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, host Nicola Cantan dives into programs for young beginners, offering valuable advice for structuring music lessons, especially for homeschool groups. Nicola also introduces the Epic Clip Contest, where teachers can win a $1,000 Visa gift card by submitting a short video of their teaching. With …

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Global Guides: Understanding Food Insecurity 23:42

15d ago23:42

23:42

Food security means all people at all times have access to safe, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. Jessica Spence (Virginia Tech), Daniel Foster (Penn State), Tobin Redwine (Texas A & M), Melanie Miller-Foster (Penn State), and OP McCubbins (Mississippi State) share how to tackle this big definition in our schools and communities through…

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Making things EASY for a challenging student 12:11

16d ago12:11

12:11

In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, host Nicola Cantan answers a listener's question about handling a tricky piano student who rushes through pieces and struggles with learning new ones. Nicola shares creative strategies for making lessons more engaging, using improvisation, games, and thoughtful planning to help students build s…

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Integrating VR in the Welding Lab 19:51

22d ago19:51

19:51

Virtual Reality can feel like an intimidating investment as a learning tool, but Ryan Anderson (Texas State) and Brittney Heibel (Xylem) are here to help dispel all mystery! Tune in as they share how to implement VR with intention, track welding parameters, and engage VR as a supplement to welding instruction. Resources: VRTEX 360 Journal Article: …

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Lessons after breaks and studio names 13:14

23d ago13:14

13:14

Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast with Nicola Cantan! In this episode, we dive into two important topics: easing students back into lessons after a break and choosing the perfect name for your piano studio. Nicola shares tips on helping students transition smoothly after time off and offers advice for naming your music studio, whether y…

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S4 34.0 Lack of Reading in the Middle East 12:38

25d ago12:38

12:38

Join us to hear Ghassoub Sharif, who works at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Dubai, as he explains why reading barely exists in the Arab world. He also discusses why reading is so important and gives examples of how teachers can revive the reading habit. Listen to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 1 22:02

29d ago22:02

22:02

The "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article (link coming soon) …

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Paperless or paper planning and personal practice 15:02

1M ago15:02

15:02

The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Cantan, tackles key challenges for music teachers. In this episode, Nicola explores two important questions: navigating printed versus digital lesson assignments for traveling teachers and finding time to practice as a busy teacher. Nicola offers practical advice for using hybrid assignment syste…

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S4 33.0 Enhancing Academic Recovery 14:01

1M ago14:01

14:01

Join us to hear Khaleda Almansoori, an assistant professor at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates, as she describes effective strategies in education for enhancing student’s academic recovery. She shares examples of successful interventions and programs she’s implemented to support students' academic recovery, and…

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Implementing Middle School SAEs 19:31

1M ago19:31

19:31

Middle schoolers are developmentally different, which requires us to think about agricultural education program implementation a little differently as well. Join the team as we chat with Chris Eck from Oklahoma State University to learn more about the opportunity and responsibility to integrate an intercurricular program (and especially SAEs) for M…

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Starts and stops and starting studios 12:50

1M ago12:50

12:50

The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Canton, offers proven, practical tips and strategies for music teachers. In this episode, Nicola answers listener questions about helping students overcome start-and-stop habits during playing and advice for starting a new music studio. She also shares exciting updates, including a new Vivid Prac…

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S4 32.0 Profession to Purpose 10:13

1M ago10:13

10:13

Join us to hear Barira Shahid, an English for Academic Purposes and Academic and Study Skills lecturer at De Montfort University, Dubai, as she explains how you can identify your true purpose or passion in your career journey. She also gives examples of ways your passion for your profession can impact your personal and professional growth. Listen t…

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Mini-Series Introduction 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

The "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article (link coming soon) …

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Am I the right kind of teacher for my different students 10:43

2M ago10:43

10:43

The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Canton, explores how music teachers can adapt their teaching styles to fit different students and instruments. In this episode, Nicola responds to a question from Emily, a teacher of both piano and brass instruments, about whether her varied teaching approaches for each instrument are acceptable.…

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S4 31.0 Bringing AI into the Classroom 13:26

2M ago13:26

13:26

Join us to hear Marine Malad, a Local Dean at the Faculty of Language Studies at the Arab Open University in Kuwait, as she explains how incorporating AI into the classroom can benefit teachers and students. She gives examples of barriers to AI integration and how teachers and students can best use AI to make learning easier. Listen to hear more! -…

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Ag Mechanics Preparation 19:57

2M ago19:57

19:57

Ag Mechanics is one of many content areas agricultural educators teach but it is an area that has both seen rapid growth in content and minimized opportunities for engagement in teacher preparation programs. Tune in as Tyler Granberry from the University of Tennessee chats with the crew about making sure there is a great fit with pre-service ag mec…

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How do I organise lessons at students' homes? 13:37

2M ago13:37

13:37

In this podcast episode, the host shares insights and practical advice for music teachers who conduct lessons at students' homes. They discuss the importance of charging a travel fee to account for time spent commuting, and offer tips on organizing materials efficiently using a folder system. The host also explores strategies for transitioning from…

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S4 30.0 Using Images in Class 13:08

2M ago13:08

13:08

Join us to hear Laila Kamal, a Senior English Language Instructor at The American University in Cairo, as she explains how images can help students learn in class. She gives examples of a variety of activities using images that students can use to improve speaking and writing skills, as well as reinforce and learn vocabulary and grammar. Listen to …

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Season 10 Intro! 12:09

2M ago12:09

12:09

Welcome to the exciting new season of Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers! Join us as we set the stage for an engaging and informative season. We will discuss this season's series and how excited we are for the conversations we will have this year. Join us as we dive into what makes this season a must-listen for teachers passionate about agriculture …

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Public speaking, marketing and preschool students 19:06

2M ago19:06

19:06

Join Nicola Canton as she delves into building confidence in public speaking and offers insights into teaching young students effectively. This episode covers how to overcome the fear of speaking, the importance of practice, and the challenges of teaching preschoolers, with real questions from teachers like you. Tune in for practical tips and thoug…

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S4 29.0 Input to Intake in Second Language Acquisition 12:18

2M ago12:18

12:18

Join us to hear Oshin Danish, a lecturer at Al Yamamah University, Saudi Arabia, as she describes how to turn input from the teacher into intake by the students. She gives some ideas about how to lower students’ affective filters in the classroom so that they enjoy learning English and can more effectively ‘intake’ English. Listen to hear more! ---…

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Questions, podcasts and going from zero to studio 22:27

2M ago22:27

22:27

Join Nicola as she shares new resources, exciting announcements, and honest reflections on the teaching profession. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone. This week, discover new resources for piano teachers, learn about Nicola's upcoming podcast, Vivid Practice, and hear about her latest book, …

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S4 28.0 Mobile Applications for Language Learning 12:36

2M ago12:36

12:36

Join us to hear Arezoo Karimi, a university lecturer in Iran and a PHD candidate in TEFL, as she explains how to use mobile applications for language learning, in particular Nearpod. She gives advice on the unique features of Nearpod and how they can help us as teachers. Listen to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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Conference lowdown and general catchup 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

Join me for a general catchup after my summer of conferences and some thoughts for upcoming plans. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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S4 27.0 Integration of Skills in Online ELT 12:44

2M ago12:44

12:44

Join us to hear Firos Kalarikkal, a lecturer at University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Oman, as he describes why students and teachers need to integrate the four English skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in online learning. He mentions some useful tools that anyone can use to make online learning more effective. Listen to…

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Creative Repurposing and Recyling with Leila Viss 25:33

3M ago25:33

25:33

I'm delighted to be joined by Leila Viss today to talk about reusing and recycling objects for games in your studio. Leila Viss generates imaginative resources for her piano studio and website. She holds Composiums, which inspire pianists to nurture their creative voice through composition and arranging. Viss is known for her innovative pedagogy an…

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S4 26.0 Neurolinguistic Coaching in ELT 13:28

3M ago13:28

13:28

Join us to hear Mohamed El Zamil, a freelance neurolinguistic coach, as he explains how coaching is different from language teaching and how it empowers students to think and do things for themselves. Listen to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttelt/support…

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Practice and Ownership with Nicole Douglas 40:25

3M ago40:25

40:25

Today we're joined by Nicole Douglas for a fascinating discussion about practice, motivation and ownership. Nicole Douglas teaches piano near Chicago, Illinois. She previously worked in business and marketing research, and now enjoys getting to combine her love for both by consulting for music ed tech companies. Nicole is passionate about teaching …

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S4 25.0 Benefits of Reflective Writing 14:02

3M ago14:02

14:02

Join us to hear Bushra Khan, a graduate teaching and research assistant at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, as she explains how reflective writing can improve students’ well-being. She gives examples of topics and tasks students can write on and some practical advice about how to implement reflective writing in the cl…

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Uncommon Sense Truths with Christina Whitlock 29:17

3M ago29:17

29:17

Today's guest is Christina Whitlock. We're going to be chatting about some fun hidden truths about the teaching life. Christina Whitlock, MM, NCTM, fancies herself a friend and philosopher to the piano teaching profession. Connecting primarily with audiences through the Beyond Measure Podcast, she enjoys supporting the piano teaching community in m…

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S4 24.0 Students’ Digital Competence 15:37

3M ago15:37

15:37

Join us to hear David Knott, a senior instructor at the Achievement Academy Bridge Program at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, as he explains what digital competency is and what it means in this context, student academic digital proficiency. He gives examples of how he incorporates step by step instructions and task c…

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Crafting compositions with Jenny Walker 18:37

3M ago18:37

18:37

Jenny Walker is on the show today to share about her composing process. Born in Southampton, I now live in Lincolnshire where I have a successful teaching practice. I compose piano music and write songs and arrangements for my ladies; singing group. I play most genres; folk, jazz, big band key parts, popular music and classical. Find out more about…

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S4 23.0 Teachers Helping Teachers 14:21

3M ago14:21

14:21

Join us to hear Patrick Dougherty, Dean of Faculty, and Professor of Literature and History, at Akita International University in Japan. He is also Past President and founding member of Teachers Helping Teachers, a voluntary organization teacher professional development organization that provides free PD and annual conferences in Bangladesh, Vietna…

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Developing a violin method with Crystal Boyak 22:16

4M ago22:16

22:16

Crystal Boyack is coming on the podcast today. We're discussing her creative method for violin students and what went into its development. Crystal Boyack is a leader in early childhood violin pedagogy and the best selling author of Wee Violin: Music for Young Violinists Preparatory to Twinkle. She currently teaches at the University of New Mexico’…

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S4 22.0 AI Competencies for English Language Teachers 14:12

4M ago14:12

14:12

Join us to hear Dr Tendai Charles, an Assistant Professor of Education at the British University in Dubai, as he explains what AI competencies English Language Teachers will need in the future. He also discusses what challenges AI has brought into the classroom and what is meant by the term ‘AI Competencies’. Listen to hear more! --- Support this p…

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Preparing Piano Teens for the Next Level with Kate Boyd 38:15

4M ago38:15

38:15

Kate Boyd is on the show today and we're chatting about preparing teens to progress to music majors. Kate Boyd is the head of the piano area at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She regularly performs throughout the US and abroad as a soloist and chamber musician. She has a YouTube channel called “The Piano Prof” where she shares instruct…

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S4 21.0 Teaching Multilingual Students 13:03

4M ago13:03

13:03

Join us to hear Naghmeh Babaee, a Liberal Studies Faculty at LaSalle College Vancouver, Canada, as she explains how teaching in a second language using multilingual students' first language aids instruction. She gives examples of how teacher can encourage bilingual and multilingual students to use their first language to learn in an additional lang…

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Community, Not Competition with Paul Myatt 21:06

4M ago21:06

21:06

Paul Myatt is joining me today to discuss the value of community and collaboration in the teaching world. Paul Myatt is a passionate piano teacher, author, composer, and workshop presenter. Paul co-founded the 30-year-old Forte Music School network with over 8,000 UK, USA, Canada, Australia and NZ students. Through Forte and Piano Teaching Success,…

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S4 20.0 Contextualising Language with Visual Paralinguistics 12:51

4M ago12:51

12:51

Join us to hear Savannah Davis, an English as a Foreign Language teacher for adults in Malta. Savannah will be presenting ideas for using silent videos in the classroom to teach vocabulary and grammar. She gives advice on best practices as well as follow up activities in the four skills. Listen to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

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Creative movement and ensemble recitals with Juliet Robinson 23:55

4M ago23:55

23:55

Juliet Robinson is on the podcast today and we're chatting about bringing movement into every lesson and including ensembles in recitals. Trained as a classroom music specialist having gained a 1st Class Honours degree from Trinity College of music and a PGCE at Kingston Polytechnic. Spent over 30 years then teaching in the Midhurst area in the mid…

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S4 19.0 Teacher Self-Care 12:10

4M ago12:10

12:10

Join us to hear Seetha Saragan, a personal development trainer, lifestyleconsultant and motivational speaker based in Dubai, as she explains some strategies that educators can implement to incorporate self-care. She also gives examples of how we can identify 'compassion fatigue' - that can (if ignored) lead to burnout. Listen to hear more! You can …

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Presenting Tips with Amy Chaplin 31:26

5M ago31:26

31:26

Amy Chaplin joins us on the show today to talk about conferences, proposals and presentations. Amy Chaplin is a piano teacher, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. She loves supporting teachers on all things related to teaching, organization, productivity, and life on the Piano Pantry blog and podcast and through her digital organization coaching serie…

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S4 18.0 Educaplay Motivates Students 15:13

5M ago15:13

15:13

Join us to hear Siham Al-Aamri, a teacher at University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Ibra branch, Oman, as she explains how to use the Educaplay platform to enhance EFL learners' motivation to learn grammar. Educaplay is an AI generative educational gaming platform that is user-friendly and affordable and motivates students because they fun…

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A week in the life 46:09

5M ago46:09

46:09

To celebrate the 300 episode milestone, I'm taking you on a journey through a week in my life. Hope you enjoy this different style of episode! Link to the August challenge: https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/8TFBy Nicola Cantan

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S4 17.0 Resources from EducationUSA 13:11

5M ago13:11

13:11

Join us to hear Karen Bauer, the regional manager of EducationUSA for the Middle East and North Africa, as she shares these valuable resources for studying in the United States: EducationUSA Website: https://educationusa.state.gov/ If You Want to Study in the USA: Book I: https://educationusa.state.gov/sites/default/files/210809_iywts_bk1_rev2018_f…

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Season 9 Wrap Up 9:30

5M ago9:30

9:30

Nine seasons? Can you believe it? Tune in as the Owl Pellets Crew chat about how much this podcast has grown and share their favorite moment from this season. To our guests and listeners, thank you for an amazing season! Here's to season 10!By Owl Pellets

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