The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions. The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips and techniques that we can all use in our classroom and/or labs. And if this is of interest, please be sure to subscribe to this podcast! *RATINGS / REVIEW:* If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a short review and ratings on Apple Podcasts / iTunes if you have an iPhone or iPad. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word, getting new listeners and guests, as well as sponsors! *CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK:* To get more information on many of the topics discussed in this show, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled " *Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips",* which is published by Kendall Hunt ( https://he.kendallhunt...
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 hours 7 minutes
episode 11: Percentage Grades and the use of Zeros
Percentage grading systems that attempt to identify 100 distinct levels of performance distort the precision, objectivity and reliability of grades. And when averaging on a 100-point scale, the use of zeros is particularly damaging to a student’s grade. The mathematical problem with zeros is they represent an extreme score and their effect on the grade is always exaggerated...
episode 10: Grade Confusion
When most students come into our classrooms, they bring with them an unhealthy attitude toward grading, which has often been instilled in them by parents and past teachers. It is an attitude based on the flawed assumption that grades are supposed to function as "carrots and sticks"
In this episode, Dr...
episode 9: Formative vs. Summative Assessment
Most aspects of grading and reporting have been around forever and reflect traditions that have been a part of our education system since the early 1900's. Though these traditions are entrenched in our education culture and part of everyone's school experience, it doesn't mean that they work, are accurate, or are in the best interest for our students.
In this first episode of the series on the subject of Grading, Assessment and Evaluations, Dr...
episode 8: Top Ten Tips For Remote Learning
Today's episode is titled "Top Ten Tips for Remote Learning" and is basically the same message that Dr. Colin Roche sent out all of his students this week to help them adjust to online learning.
He shares it here in the podcast in case you think any of your students may find the information to be helpful. If so, please use it / share it as you see fit. Remember, we are all in this together!
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episode 7: Instructional Continuity
When classroom instruction is interrupted due to emergencies, we as faculty need to use alternative methods and tools to continue teaching our classes at a distance. Now how we do this may vary depending on the subject and teaching methods we use, however in this episode Dr. Colin Roche shares with us how he did it during this time of global crisis.
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episode 6: The Lecture
The success of your lectures depends as much on the planning as it does on the delivery. There is a lot of information available on the factors that make lectures effective and in this episode Dr...
episode 5: The First Year Teacher
As a new teacher, your life is already stressful. You are entering a new job, setting up a new classroom, dealing with new procedures, completing a ton of paperwork, and having to meet and relate to so many new people over the course of a day.
Unfortunately, this stress will not end anytime soon. For the first several months in your new position you will find yourself running from task to task, trying to keep up with everything that is required of you...
episode 4: The First Day of Class
A successful first day of class can be a key component of a successful course. You should envision the first day as more than just a time to review the course syllabus. In this episode, Dr. Colin Roche shows you how to turn that first day into an opportunity to establish expectations, set the tone for the class, and to get to know your students through introductions and ice breakers...
episode 3: Effective Lesson Planning
Whether you are a new teacher, a part-time adjunct teacher, or even a veteran teacher, lesson plans matter! Learning is our ultimate goal when we deliver lessons to our students and a lesson plan is the instructor's road map of what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during the class / lab time. Therefore, good lesson planning is essential to the process of teaching and learning. And in this episode, Dr...