Two Teachers Talking™

Two Teachers Talking™


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161. Around the world with Rin
May 31, 2023

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!
April 30, 2023

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
March 31, 2023

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
February 28, 2023

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
January 31, 2023

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
December 31, 2022

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
November 30, 2022

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
October 31, 2022

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
September 30, 2022

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
August 31, 2022

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