In Episode 10, we talk more about the Gap, and how this pandemic may be affecting it. An important, if understated, role of schools is to help to close that gap amongst our children, and distance learning adds new obstacles to many old problems

9 - Goals and Gaps

Nov 22nd, 2020 22m 37s

Back to discussing education in the middle of unknown territory. In Episode 9 we discuss the presumed roles of education, and the gaps that exist in schools, both now and before the pandemic. The truth is, our job, as educators, is very much th

8 - Distance Learning, continued...

May 23rd, 2020 1h

In Episode 8, we discuss some of the ways that parents and others can help to keep students focused, and make the most of the time you have devoted to school during the week. This also includes a bit on Discipline, and how it can be different a

7 - Multiple kids, multiple grades...

Apr 27th, 2020 1h 3m

In Episode 7, we look at some strategies to help teach several kids at different ages. It can be daunting trying to work with one student, let alone more than one, and of different levels! The tips here are focused on ways that you can keep you

6 - Release of Responsibility

Apr 13th, 2020 1h 7m

Episode 6 focuses on something known to teachers as the Gradual Release of Responsibility (known to many parents as "Now watch mommy/daddy do it"). Incorporating this into your home-based classroom could be a game changer, but it needs to be do

5 - Teaching From Home

Mar 31st, 2020 1h 15m

Episode 5 continues with our focus of trying to help those that are trying to create a learning environment at home during these times of school closures and social distancing. We discuss creating that environment, setting up a schedule that he

4 - Assuming the Role

Mar 25th, 2020 49m 59s

Episode 4 marks a slight shift in the focus of The Teacher's Desk, at least for the time being. During this global crisis, I have heard from an abundance of people that are suddenly trying to run some sort of classroom from their home. Not only

2 - The Importance of Being Wrong

Mar 12th, 2020 41m 25s

In this episode of The Teacher's Desk, we dig into a common, and sometimes frustrating obstacle in school: the fear of being wrong. Students, and even adults, often see wrong answers as being signs of weakness, and it can be difficult to foster

1 - Pilot & What It's Like

Mar 12th, 2020 29m 44s

Welcome to The Teacher's Desk! This Pilot Episode gives listeners a detailed background on the podcast itself, and what to expect from future episodes. It also works as an introduction to it's host, Ivan, and who he thinks he is, taking on such

3 - Grades!!!

Mar 12th, 2020 58m 45s

Episode 3 focuses on the contentious and oh-so controversial subject of GRADES! Why do we still use such an antiquated system when we know it is flawed? If we were to replace it, what would that look like? As teachers, we must have some form of

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