Teaching With Inquiry
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 46:34:38
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Synopsis
This is a podcast for teachers who are interested in learning more about inquiry based learning and how to implement this teaching strategy into their classrooms.
Episodes
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Creating a Positive Learning Environment – The Key to Student Motivation (EP245)
14/02/2023 Duration: 31minIn this video, we dive into the crucial topic of creating a positive learning environment. As educators, we know that student motivation and engagement play a significant role in their academic success. A positive learning environment can make all the difference in fostering these qualities in our students.In this video, you will learn:The key components of a positive learning environmentStrategies to encourage student motivation and engagementThe impact of a positive learning environment on student academic successWe'll share real-world examples and practical tips that you can implement in your own classroom. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, this video will provide valuable insights and inspiration for creating a positive learning environment for your students.Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your classroom into a space where students are motivated, engaged, and eager to learn! Watch the video now to start creating a positive learning environment for your
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244 Three Types of Assessment
24/01/2023 Duration: 14minThis podcast episode discusses the three primary assessment and evaluation types for teachers: diagnostic, formative, and summative.Diagnostic assessment is used to identify a student's strengths and weaknesses at the beginning of a school year or course to inform instruction. This can take many forms, such as diagnostic tests, skills assessments, and individualized learning plans.Formative assessment is used to monitor and improve student learning in real-time. It's an ongoing process that helps teachers gauge whether students understand the material being taught and allows students to receive feedback and adjust their learning strategies. Examples include quizzes, class participation, and exit tickets.Summative assessment is used to evaluate student learning at the end of a unit or school year; it often takes the form of a test or final project.The episode also provides examples of different assessments and evaluations that can be used in the classroom.To find our highly effective, time-saving res
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Making an Effective Rubric: Strategies and Tips
10/01/2023 Duration: 09minThis is a video about How To Mark Using a RubricIn this episode, learn about- How to establish goals and success criteria- Determine the performance levels - How to mark and score the rubric fairly- How to provide feedback for students. Check out www.madlylearning..com/243 for the show notes, including some of my favourite rubrics for various subjects and links to our best units that feature these rubrics.To find our highly effective, time-saving resources Checkout our Madly Learning Store at www.madlylearning.com/storeCheckout our Teachers Pay Teachers storeJoin our FREE Facebook community for teachers here: https://bit.ly/IYT-FB
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How to Manage Your Time as a Teacher
07/12/2022 Duration: 25minManaging your time as a teacher is not easy. But if you know what to do, it can be done!Teaching is an important job that requires lots of energy and focus. It also takes a lot of planning and preparation. Here are some tips for managing your time as a teacher.Set Goals.Setting goals is one of the first things you should do when starting out with teaching. You need to set goals so that you know where you want to go. If you don’t set goals, then you won’t know how to reach them.Plan Ahead.It’s also important to plan. This means planning lessons, assignments, and projects before you start teaching. Planning ahead will help you stay organized and keep track of everything you need to do.Prioritize.If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of things you need to do each day, prioritize them. Start with the most important tasks first. Then, organize your schedule so that you can complete those tasks efficiently. Finally, make sure you have enough time to accomplish everything you need to do each week.Create a Sche
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I don't hate teaching a split...and here's why!
16/11/2022 Duration: 15minDid you dread teaching a split grade...wishing that you could just be in a single-grade classroom again? Teaching a split-grade classroom doesn't have to be twice the work and double the hassle. In this episode, we share why we embrace teaching a split-grade classroom and why you should too. Why split grades make you a better teacherHow teaching a split can better support your students with Special Educations needsWhy a straight-grade classroom isn't better than a split.How a split grade classroom helps you focus on the needs of the student not the needs of the curriculumHow inquiry learning can be better developed in a split-grade classroom. Learn about this and more about the benefits of teaching a split grade. To find our highly effective, time-saving resources Checkout our Madly Learning Store at www.madlylearning.com/storeCheckout our Teachers Pay Teachers storeJoin our FREE Facebook community for teachers here: https://bit.ly/IYT-FB
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What Makes a Good Math Program
08/11/2022 Duration: 28minWhat techniques and strategies should teachers use in their math programs if they want to teach math effectively? In this episode, we share a few techniques that you can use to spiral the curriculum, differentiate throughout the year, assess more efficiently, and engage your math students.In this episode we explore: Why teachers should have high expectationsHow to build students who are willing to take risks in their learning.How to use assessment to inform your instructionThe importance of differentiated instruction in the math classroom. Strategies to help students become better problem solvers. To find our highly effective, time-saving resources Checkout our Madly Learning Store at www.madlylearning.com/storeCheckout our Teachers Pay Teachers storeJoin our FREE Facebook community for teachers here: https://bit.ly/IYT-FB
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Get Ready For Your TPA! - Teacher Performance Appraisal
11/10/2022 Duration: 21minDid you get a notice that you were going to be TPA'd this year? It's a good reminder that we should be TPA ready now. It's time to set yourself up for success by ditching those worksheet workbooks we relied on so much during 2020-2022 and start to get back to the art of teaching. In this episode, Patti covers what questions you should be asking yourself now to get TPA ready now so that when your evaluation comes you are ready to rock it without the stress and pressure.- Learn what questions to ask so you are ready to show a commitment to student learning. - Learn what professional practices and pedagogy your principal may be looking for. To find our highly effective, time-saving resources Checkout our Madly Learning Store at www.madlylearning.com/storeCheckout our Teachers Pay Teachers storeJoin our FREE Facebook community for teachers here: https://bit.ly/IYT-FB
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238: How to Use Math Journals in Your Classroom
27/09/2022 Duration: 14minIs your math classroom the right place to be using reflective journals? I started using reflective journals in my math classroom a couple of years ago and now it’s one of my favorite things to use in math class. If you’ve never used reflective journals in your math classroom before, I hope this episode will convince you to try them out! I’m covering what math reflective journals are, how they will help you evaluate your students, how to structure them, and how to introduce them to your class. If you want to reduce the number of tests your students have to take and the amount of marking you have to do, math journals are for you. Learn more about them in this episode! Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/238 Resources Mentioned: Register for the Ignited Math Webinar: www.ignitedteaching.ca/mathplan Learn More About Ignited Math: www.ignitedmath.ca I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MadlyLearning I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madlylearning Don
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237: Teaching Math to a Split Grade Classroom
20/09/2022 Duration: 15minHow do you teach two grades in your math class at the same time? This episode is all about how to approach teaching math in a split-grade classroom. These are my suggestions and strategies for teaching a split-grade class without constantly feeling like you’re doing two jobs at once. None of us have time for that! You don’t have to double your workload to teach a split-grade classroom. I want to show you how to keep your workload the same as it would be if you were teaching a straight grade. You might have to tweak things here and there, but I promise you don’t have to start from scratch for each grade. Teaching math to your split grade is like a train. You will pick up students along the way, let them off when their time comes, and keep going with those who can. What does that look like in your classroom? You’ll have to tune in to the episode to find out! Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/237 Resources Mentioned: Register for the Ignited Math Webinar: www.ignitedteaching.ca/mathplan Get Ign
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236: Make a Bulletin Board with Me
06/09/2022 Duration: 14minDo you spend hours trying to make everything fit on your bulletin boards and look good at the same time? I’m taking you through my process of putting together a bulletin board and teaching you how to plan it out in advance so that you know everything will fit in the space that you have. Creating a mockup to scale is the simplest way to plan out your board, and you can use software to make it even easier. It will save you a ton of time because you know exactly what your board will look like before you start putting it up. I’m covering everything from planning color, text, shapes, and space. With a little help from this episode, you’ll be able to put your boards together faster than ever. Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/236 Resources Mentioned: Get Our Reading Bulletin Board: www.madlylearning.com/readingboard I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MadlyLearning I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madlylearningTo find our highly effective, time-sa
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235: Simple Setup Tips for Back to School
30/08/2022 Duration: 17minIt’s time to start getting ready for back-to-school season! I want to talk about what it means to get your classroom back-to-school ready and how to make it manageable and realistic in the time you have. I know that you don’t want to spend half of August prepping for September, so I want to help you make it simple. We’re talking about things like arranging your space, decorating without going over the top, making resources accessible, and so much more. What do you do to get your classroom ready for a new school year? If you need some ideas, tune in to this episode. Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/235 Resources Mentioned: Routine Ready Planner: https://madlylearning.ck.page/a1445fd857 Hue Document Camera: https://amzn.to/3Cfm97c I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MadlyLearning I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madlylearningTo find our highly effective, time-saving resources Checkout our Madly Learning Store at www.madlylearning.com/storeC
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234: How to Do Spiraled Math the Right Way
23/08/2022 Duration: 13minHave you ever heard me talking about spiraled math instruction and wondered what it would actually look like in your classroom? In this episode, I’m answering your questions about spiraled math and teaching you how to do it the right way. If you’re new to spiraled instruction, it might seem like you have a lot of work ahead of you, but it’s actually very simple when you know exactly what you need to do. I’m talking about what spiraling is, why you would want to spiral your math instruction, and what it looks like in the classroom. I’m sharing ideas to help you get started and a resource you can use to make it even easier. If you’ve been wondering how to spiral your math instruction, I think you’ll find this episode a great place to start. Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/234 Resources Mentioned: Learn More About Ignited Math: www.ignitedmath.ca I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MadlyLearning I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madlylearningTo
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233: Math Centers: 4 Ways to Do Centers
02/08/2022 Duration: 26minDo you like a lot of structure in your classroom, or do you prefer to hand the responsibilities over to your students? The great thing about math centers is that you get to choose what learning looks like in your classroom. That’s right, in this episode, we’re continuing the discussion about math centers. I’m explaining why I love centers so much for math and teaching you two important aspects of planning centers: how to rotate your students through different activities and how to group your students. It all comes down to choosing structured vs. open rotations and fixed groupings vs. flexible groupings. I’m giving you 4 different ways to run your centers using these options and explaining when and why you might use each one. If you want to create more flexibility in your classroom, this is for you. Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/233 Resources Mentioned: Learn More About Ignited Math: www.ignitedmath.ca I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MadlyLearning I would love to
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232: Math Centers: What Activities Should You Include?
26/07/2022 Duration: 15minHave you been wondering how to get started with your math centers? This is a quick and simple episode breaking down everything you need to know about math centers and what activities to include in them. I get a lot of questions about how to run math centers, what goes into each center, and what they look like in the classroom, so I’m here to answer all those questions in one place. I love using centers for math not only because they are fun and engaging, but because they allow me to spend time on guided math instruction. I hope that some of my enthusiasm for math centers rubs off on you and that by the end of this episode, you love them as much as I do! Tune in, so we can figure out how to make math centers work in your classroom together! Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/232 Resources Mentioned: Learn More About Ignited Math: www.ignitedmath.ca I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MadlyLearning I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madlylear
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231: Get September Ready Now
21/06/2022 Duration: 14minAre you starting to get ready for summer vacation? Before you get into full vacation mode to enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation, it’s a good idea to take the last few weeks of the school year to get prepped for next year. Trust me, it’s going to save you a lot of stress over the summer, especially when the back-to-school season comes around. In this episode, I’m sharing my tips to prep for the next school year during the last few weeks before the summer. You’d be surprised how much you can get planned and ready right now while you’re still in the classroom surrounded by resources and colleagues. I promise that the work you do now will pay off in September. You’ll be thanking yourself when you can enjoy a few more weeks of relaxation while everyone else is scrambling to get things together for the school year. Tune in to find out what you can do now to make sure you actually enjoy your summer. Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/231 Resources Mentioned: Grab the Long-Range Plans: ww
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230: How to Get It All Covered in the Time You Have Left
14/06/2022 Duration: 13minHow are you going to get everything covered in the time that you have left in the school year? If that’s the question you're asking yourself right now, you’re going to want to catch this episode because I’m sharing the strategies I use to make sure I’m covering everything leftover in the subjects that I’ve fallen short on throughout the year. I want to help you do each subject justice while still getting through the content in a reasonable way, so you’ll find out what to ditch and what to combine to make sure all the important things are covered by the end of the year. I also shared how to plan your entire year in advance so that you never again find yourself stressed out about cramming everything in at the end of the year, so take a deep breath and tune in to get some help finishing up your school year. Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/230 Resources Mentioned: Grab the Long-Range Plans: www.madlylearning.com/lrp Check Out the Other Madly Learning Resources: www.madlylearning.com/stor
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229: Math Centers
07/06/2022 Duration: 11minDo you want to use math centers in your classroom but you don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re worried that your kids aren’t going to work independently or you don’t know when you’ll find time to plan and prep math centers when you’re already so busy. Well, I have a solution for you. This episode is all about the 4 different math centers that you can use in your classroom. I’m making math centers simple so that you don’t have to worry. If you want math to be engaging and hands-on while still covering the curriculum and teaching your kids everything they need to know, look no further. If you’ve been wondering how to get started with math centers, this is for you! Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/229 Resources Mentioned: Sign Up to Join Ignited Math: https://www.madlylearning.com/sp/ignitedmath-short/ I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MadlyLearning I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madlylearningTo find our highly effective, tim
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228: Fix Your Math Tests
31/05/2022 Duration: 26minIs it time for a math test in your classroom? How do you make sure that your test accurately reflects what your students know? It can be hard to know if you’re asking the right types of questions, marking accurately, and assessing the content that you actually want to be assessing. This can lead to all kinds of problems with tests. Anyone can write a test, but as teachers, it’s our job to make sure that tests are accurately measuring student achievement. I’ve spent a lot of time agonizing over what questions to put in a test, how to weigh a test, and how to score a test, and I want to share my results with you so that you don’t have to agonize over your tests too. If you’re ready to switch up your test-planning process to make sure your students are getting the scores they deserve, tune in to this episode. Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/228 Resources Mentioned: Download the Math Test Planner: https://madlylearning.ck.page/0a6693cb10 Episode 214: Math and Assessment: www.madlylearning.co
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227: Get More Math Assessment Done in Class
24/05/2022 Duration: 18minWhat if I told you that you didn’t need to have so many math tests? There are other things you can do to effectively assess your students and generate marks for their report cards without overburdening yourself with marking to take home. I’m sharing the methods you can use to assess your students without giving them endless tests and creating more work for you. These methods are going to give you more reliable results that accurately reflect how your students are performing, and they will allow you to assess your students more frequently so that you always know where they’re at with the material. If you’re not utilizing things like guided sessions, math warm-ups, and math journals, then you’re probably spending a lot more time writing and marking tests than you need to be. Are you ready to ditch the tests? This is for you. Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/227 Resources Mentioned: Join the Waitlist for Ignited Math: http://www.ignitedteaching.ca/IMwaitlist Episode 214: Math and Assessment: w
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226: Are You Making It Too Simple? How to Avoid Modifying Your Lessons Due to Pandemic Gaps in Learning
10/05/2022 Duration: 23minIf you simplify the work you give your students because it’s too hard, are you accommodating, or are you modifying? Your students have been through a lot when it comes to learning during the pandemic, and of course, you want to support your students who have gaps in their learning, but it’s important that you’re not modifying the program that they need to be on now. This episode is about how to make sure you’re not modifying and oversimplifying tasks to meet your students where they are but instead are accommodating to help them reach where they need to be. There’s a fine line between accommodating and modifying and I want to help you identify that and stick to it. I believe in you and your students, and I know that you’re going to get exactly where you need to be by the end of the year. If you're feeling the urge to simplify your students’ work to make it easier for them, stop and listen to this episode first! Show notes available at www.madlylearning.com/226 Resources Mentioned: Visit the