Switching from a teacher-centered model in the classroom to a student-centered one can seem extremely overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Often I have people come to me with one simple question, “What are some student-centered teaching strategies?” In a way, it’s a loaded question. While student-centered learning has some very specific protocols to … Read more
Click above to listen to this podcast episode. Below is the transcript for Student-Centered World Podcast Episode 26: “The Importance of Student Relationships with Bridget Hocutt“ In today’s podcast, we get to go on a trip, sort of. I got to talk to one of my teacher-students, Bridget Hocutt, who teaches eighth grade. At the time … Read more
Click above to listen to this podcast episode. Below is the transcript for Student-Centered World Podcast Episode 25: “Making a Lesson Fully Digital“ Hey, everyone, and welcome to the Student-Centered World Podcast. I am hoping that today’s podcast is a moment of “whoosah” for you if you will. So, a lot of the teachers that I … Read more
Click above to listen to this podcast episode. Below is the transcript for Student-Centered World Podcast Episode 21: “Transitioning from the Distance/Hybrid Classroom with Val Shindo-Uehira and Sarah Iverson“ Hey everyone, I hope you are doing well. Welcome to another episode of the Student-Centered World podcast. Today, let’s take a look at transitioning to the hybrid … Read more
Click above to listen to this podcast episode. Below is the transcript for Student-Centered World Podcast Episode 20: “Classroom Engagement Ideas for Easily Adapting the Classroom with Steph Sperber” On today’s podcast, I had the opportunity to chat with 14-year teaching veteran Steph Sperber who is currently teaching in a middle school classroom. I met Steph … Read more
Click above to listen to this podcast episode. Below is the transcript for Student-Centered World Podcast Episode 18: “Structure in the Classroom with Bridget Burlage” In our very first interview of season three of the podcast, I was able to catch up with one of my former coworkers, Bridget Burlage, who is a high school English … Read more