Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 hours 35 minutes
Join Attentive Teaching as we welcome Superintendent Cecilia Robinson-Woods, Superintendent of Millwood Public Schools, Oklahoma City for a robust discussion about the teaching of Critical Race Theory and Community Building in Oklahoma.
Attentive Teaching takes the discussion of C.R.T. and moves it forward with a deep dive into the ways states are passing laws that are prescribing what teachers can and cannot teach. It appears that the teaching of racism, sexism and bias are on the chopping block and we'd like to explore how the mental health of teachers is being affected.
Can stressed teachers teach and can stressed students learn?
Attentive Teaching continues their discussion about the controversy over the teaching of C.R.T. and racism in America. The question that today's podcast focuses on is: " Does the banning of teaching about C.R.T. violate the First Amendment rights of educators? "
C.R.T. - Join Attentive Teaching as they embark on the first of three episodes devoted to defining and unraveling the controversy surrounding the teaching of Critical Race Theory in America's classrooms.
Educators have the ability to design an environment that will influence student outcomes. How can teachers do this? Classroom Coordinator James Rossi recommends appealing to the five senses to influence your classroom.
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Teachers choose to go into education for various reasons, but, according to several polls, most say they want to make a difference in children's lives. In the final episode of season 2, host Cindy Schwartz discusses the joys of teaching and shares what (and who) inspired her to become a teacher.
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When you or your class is in need of taking a breath, maybe a rainstick is the instrument you can turn to for healing. Teacher-Mentor Warren F. Jacobson shares how this creative project can be used as both a grounding and educational tool for teachers and students alike.
Narrated by: Tessa Altman
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Attentive Teaching's Rebecca Bellan discusses the window of tolerance and shares techniques that teachers can use to soothe their students while in states of hyper and hypoarousal.
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It's no surprise that, while teaching during a pandemic, teachers have been under immense pressure, often putting their jobs ahead of their own mental well-being. Teacher-Mentor Karen Bracco proposes that it's time for educators to put themselves first. After all, self-care isn't selfish - it's essential.
Narrated by: Tessa Altman
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According to a January 2021 poll conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association, 84% of adults reported feeling at least one emotion associated with prolonged stress, most notably anxiety, sadness, and anger. Teachers are not immune to these feelings, especially while teaching remotely, which can result in higher levels of anxiety, stress, and anger than most educators would say they are comfortable with...