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161. Around the world with Rin
While Charles recovers from his bout with COVID, Tony interviews one of his former Osaka University students, Rin Takahashi, in Quertaro, Mexico. Whats she doing there? Taking a year off and traveli
160. This class is a DISASTER!
We can confirm that, yes, there are classes that are just BAD. For most of us those are few and far between, but weve all had one - or will.What can you do when its your turn? There are things you c
159. Stand and Deliver
We look at another teacher movie: Stand and Deliver (Ramn Menendez, 1988). Based on a true story of success at an inner-city Los Angeles high school. Related: - Episode 60 Great Expectations, March 2
158. Dead Poets Society
158. Dead Poets Society This month we are going to make some folks angry. We look at one of the landmark teaching/teacher movies and concludewellhave a listen. If we shadows have offended, Think but
157. Depression
Well, maybe it's the time of year Or maybe it's the time of man I don't know who l am But you know life is for learning Joni Mitchel, Woodstock The days are short, temps are cold, energy is low, tem
156. ChatGPT
The sky is falling! Or, so youd think from the reaction to Open AIs public release of its ChatGPT "thing. Tony and Charles try to make sense of what it is and what it isnt and how it will and won
155. Gifts for the Teacher
Its holiday time for lots of people, and for most of them/us, that means buying giftsand hopefully receiving, some, as well. Heres our brainstorm session of gifts for the teacher in your life. As f
154. Desirable Difficulties
OK, lets make this a little harder, says Duo the Owl to us every day. We take a look at how some counter-intuitive practices can improve learning by tricking the brain to try harder. No, were not
153. Improv and Teaching
Charles talks with Nerida Rand to find out how a background in improvisation plays out in the classroom. Nerida was an exchange student in a Japanese high school in the 80s and has been back in Japan
152. The Sound of Music - In the Classroom
We discuss the why, how, and what of music in the classroom - as well as music for the teacher. Mentioned: Radio Paradise: https://radioparadise.com/player Misheard lyrics: https://bit.ly/t3lyrics