contemplating a brave new classroom
Written by Celeste Kirsh
I don’t typically do episodes without a guest. There is something comforting about getting to have another “expert” on the show and to let their thinking, understanding, and knowledge push the show forward. But in the spirit of doing things that are hard and uncomfortable (which is what we are all doing in education right … Continue reading “32. The gifts of right now (a solo episode)”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
Schools are set to open in a few weeks, and the plans are not looking promising. Today on the show I talk to my wife and three other people to figure out this new world of school and what it means for my family’s very specific situation. With this more personal episode, I talk to … Continue reading “31. Should I send my child to JK?”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
Here we are on Tuesday March 17th and everything is different. We have all found ourselves in a new normal and I feel pretty confident in knowing that we are all united in how COVID-19 is shaping our realities. Some of you haven’t left your houses, some of your children are now at home … Continue reading “30. Pedagogy for a pandemic with Les McBeth, Adam Caplan, Garth Nichols, and Lara Jensen”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
Have you ever noticed that I start each episode with a question that begins with “How Might We”? Okay, so that comes from Les McBeth who I am so excited to have on the show today. Okay so Les McBeth did not invent the “HOW MIGHT WE” structure of questioning. That comes from design … Continue reading “29. “How might we” with Les McBeth”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might educators overcome our own typically non-existent Indigenous education as young people to teach about first-peoples in a way that is responsible, ethical, and based in action? Dr. Angela Nardozi describes herself as a guest on Turtle island and she is also an educator, a coach, and a doctor of philosophy. She primarily works … Continue reading “28. Truth and Reconcili-action with Dr. Angela Nardozi”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might teachers find that sweet spot between intensity and ease in their own lives, as well as how we program our students? In this third teachers who run episode, we talk to high school science teacher May Lu. May Lu is a Grade 10 and 12 science teacher at Ashbury college in Ottawa who … Continue reading “27. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with May Lu”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How could getting rid of the desks in your classroom, promote deep learning for your students? Today we have Richard Smith on the show to share some of his best practices for inspiring young people to learn French. My cohort 21 colleague Jen Bairos told me about Richard Smith back when we recorded our episode … Continue reading “26. Deskless French learning with Richard Smith”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might schools support trans students to ensure that all young people can reach their fullest potential? Today Kai Cheng Thom sits down to discuss her work, journey through school, and hope—among other things. Kai Cheng Thom is a writer, performer, cultural worker, and speaker. She also just happened to work with my wife for … Continue reading “25. Growing up trans with Kai Cheng Thom”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
Welcome to the second episode in the teachers who run mini-series. Today I talk to Tim Somerville about the many surprising overlaps in his practice as both a teacher and long distance runner. Tim Somerville is a grade 8 science teacher, an accomplished marathoner, and a very witty person to get to talk to about … Continue reading “24. Teachers who run (a mini-series) with Tim Somerville”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
It’s kind of like a hockey arena: you have the boards set up so they can skate around the rink and they can’t go beyond. Today I talk to master teacher, Chris Russell, on some of his best Classroom Management strategies. I met Chris Russell in my first year of teaching. I had the best … Continue reading “23. Intuitive classroom management strategies with Chris Russell”
