When has a superintendent EVER answered her own phone? How much does a superintendent’s ideology play into the decisions he makes? How can a leader make sure that every single student is considered in district changes? When has a superintendent EVER answered her own phone? Isn’t that what her secretary is supposed to do? If […]
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What would you do if you got into a car and only later realised that there were weapons in the backseat? How much could negotiation help you in the face of an axe and a dark valley? Are adventures valuable even if they include life and death elements? What does a marijuana patch on the
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What about your choice of transportation reflects your core beliefs? How do languages help you to express your thoughts and your emotions? And how do you feel when you can’t do either? How judgmental are you about the choices of those around you? How do your belongings define you? How is your lifestyle and personality
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How prepared were you for your first day on the job? What do you do if you find you are completely unprepared? What is the underpinning ideology of the Doorways to Learning podcasts? Hi All! Welcome to Doorways to Learning. It’s a place where we open up doors to educators all over the world, who
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How many languages do you need to speak to be an effective teacher-trainer? Is it important to know the majority language of the country if you’re an English teacher? What do you do if you’re giving a workshop and the electricity gives out suddenly? Today you have the opportunity to find out something you may
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Are you tired of your students’ indifference towards reading? Are you frustrated daily with your students’ lack of comprehension of key points in texts? Where do you think the ideal model for professional training is (and it isn’t Finland!)? Are you ready to hear some of the BEST reading strategies you may every be privileged
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Can we make sure our students learn mastery of a subject? How would constant professional support change our attitude toward restructuring our lessons? How do DOK tools affect students preparing for standardised exams? Jeff Gargas is the person to call when you want support. He’s not going to recommend a different curriculum, he’s not going
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When you feel scared, which do you choose: fight or flight? What if Justin told you that it’s actually not a choice you make, but one your body makes naturally? How could understanding a crazy term like POLYVAGAL help your students to feel more empowered? Are you an educator concerned about students who may have
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How would you prepare for the greatest language concert your school had every given? What would you do with musical genius oozing out of every pore of your body? If you were a certified international rock star, why would you give language concerts to Primary students? You’ve always wanted to know how to infuse the
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What is the connection between speech therapy and autism? What level of the spectrum of autism is appropriate for speech therapy intervention? What are some simple tips and activities parents and teachers can include to connect to autistic children? Welcome to “Mindful Healing and Empowerment,” an episode in which we explore the fascinating connections between
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