How We Teach This: Season TEN
Season 10 of How We Teach This has a wide range of guests and topics - Listen to stories from the National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Kansas Master Teachers, get ideas about project-based learning and how counseling impacts education.
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Joel Truesdell
Class of 2024
National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee
Season 10, Episode 4 - October 9, 2024
Teacher Talk: Bridging Culture and Science in the Classroom
In this episode, we speak with Joel Truesdell, a 2024 inductee into the National Teachers Hall of Fame and a retired Hawaiian culture-based chemistry teacher from Kamehameha Schools. Joel shares his unique approach to education, rooted in the teaching methods of his elders. We discuss the importance of culturally centered classrooms, understanding barriers to student success, and the key to creating student-centered learning environments. From interdisciplinary to transdisciplinary teaching, Joel’s reflections offer valuable insights for educators everywhere.
S19E4 Episode Preview Teach Like An Elder.mp4
Sara Hoffman
Kansas Master Teacher 2024
2nd Grade Teacher
Season 10, Episode 3 - September 25, 2024
Transforming Student Learning with Project-Based Learning, Part 2
In this episode, we dive into the world of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and how it can transform student engagement and learning outcomes. Sara Hoffman, 2024 Kansas Master Teacher, shares her expertise in designing impactful PBL experiences, from crafting driving questions to aligning projects with standards using backward design. We discuss the importance of involving outside experts and creating public products that give students real-world connections and purpose. You’ll also hear practical examples of PBL across different grade levels and receive tips for incorporating this powerful teaching strategy into your classroom. Project ideas discussed include community land usage, matter in cookies, a fruit grove, fracking, plus many others.
Season 10, Episode 2 - September 11, 2024
Teacher Talk: What is Project-Based Learning?
In this episode, Sara Hoffman, a 2024 Kansas Master Teacher, shares insights into the fundamentals of Project-Based Learning (PBL), a dynamic teaching approach that promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. Hoffman explains how PBL differs from traditional projects and highlights research demonstrating its impact on student achievement and engagement. She also contrasts the effectiveness of teaching with a 5-day repeatable lesson plan versus using authentic projects aligned with educational standards, offering a compelling case for why PBL enhances learning.
Sara Hoffman
Kansas Master Teacher 2024
2nd Grade Teacher
Season 10, Episode 1 - August 28, 2024
Mastering the Craft: Insights from the 2024 National Teachers Hall of Fame
The National Teachers Hall of Fame's mission is "to recognize and honor exceptional career teachers, encourage excellence in teaching, and preserve the rich heritage of the teaching profession in the United States."
Join us for a special episode of How We Teach This as we sit down with the Class of 2024, Inductees of the National Teachers Hall of Fame. In this episode, they share stories of inspiration, their most effective classroom strategies, and insights on building strong relationships with students. We also explore the challenges educators face today and what keeps these Hall of Famers passionate about their work.
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