Episode 149 - Why Social-Emotional Learning Matters Just as Much as Academics
The world needs emotional intelligence. We need emotional intelligence. Our students need emotional intelligence. Intellectual knowledge is great, but by itself, it wreaks havoc, as without emotional ...
8 Apr 202518min
Episode 148 - How to Teach ELs When You Don't Speak Their Language
You just found out you have English learners in your classroom, but you don't speak their language. Now what? Should you Google translate your entire lesson? Mime your way through the day? Don't worry...
1 Apr 202519min
Episode 147 - Hooked on Books! How Novels Can Supercharge EL Vocabulary and Thinking
Reading is always a hot topic for good reason, and it's something every teacher thinks about no matter the grade level. But when it comes to teaching reading to English learners, there are extra layer...
25 Mar 202519min
Episode 146 - Digging Deeper: How the 5 Whys Can Transform Your Teaching and Life
Have you ever felt like you're constantly putting out fires in your classroom? Redirecting behavior, reteaching concepts, or dealing with burnout without really solving the root problem? Sometimes it ...
18 Mar 202518min
Episode 145 - It’s Not Just About Language! The 2 Soft Skills Every EL Teacher Should Have
In education, we often focus on the hard skills, the academic knowledge of our subject, the instructional strategies, the assessment methods, and the pedagogy that shape effective teaching. These are ...
11 Mar 202513min
Episode 144 - 3 Myths About Teaching Newcomers - And What Actually Works
Let’s talk about three common myths about teaching newcomers. Teaching English learners is really not as complicated as many think, yet I hear from so many overwhelmed teachers who have lost sight of ...
4 Mar 202513min
Episode 143 - How to Beat the Mid-Year Slump in the EL Classroom for Both Students and Teachers
Welcome to the mid-year slump. Whether you live in a colder climate like I do or anywhere else, the middle of the school year can get hard for so many reasons. February and March in particular can be ...
25 Feb 202521min
Episode 142 - The Secret to Effective EL Lessons? Start at the End!
I am very excited about today's episode because I know it will bring so much value to you. I've talked about lesson planning before, but today, I wanted to share a process that has been very helpful a...
18 Feb 202517min
