Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers
Episodes
Episode 85: TEACHING NOVELS WHEN KIDS DON'T READ AT HOME PART 1
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your students aren't reading their novels at home, the first thing you need to do is take a deep breath. The second thing is to remember that ...
Episode 84: COLLABORATIVE READING WORKSHOP: IN OUR CLASSROOMS
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will be a continuation of last week’s episode where we had Jolene Heinemann join us as a guest to talk about choice reading. Choice rea...
Episode 83: COLLABORATIVE READING WORKSHOP: INTERVIEW WITH JOLENE
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Observing fellow teachers is so beneficial and such a great way to collect new and inspiring ideas to take back to your classroom. Amanda was able to ...
Episode 82: UNPOPULAR OPINIONS: TEACHER EDITION PART 1
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen those “unpopular opinion” posts all over social media lately? There are so many different topics people have been sharing so we deci...
Episode 81: ESSENTIAL QUESTION WORKSHOP: DYSTOPIA (WOOHOO!)
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off season four with one of the topics that we get the most requests for, and that is all things related to essential questions. You w...
Episode 80: (RE-RUN) ESSENTIAL QUESTION WORKSHOP: 12TH GRADE LIT
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a re-run of one of our favorites. Grab your pen and paper because you may want to take notes on the magic that happens in this...
Episode 79: (RE-RUN) TO TEACH SHAKESPEARE
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a re-run of one of our very favorite episodes where we share all about the Bard! We took listener questions about Shakespeare ...
Episode 78: OUR TOP 9 OF 2021
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 is coming to a close and it's the perfect time to share our top 9 from this year. We're listing our 3 favorite things that we have in c...
Episode 77: PLAN WITH US: FIRST DAY BACK IN JANUARY
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing compares to the dreaded Sunday scaries after a long break. Fear not, friends. Let’s talk through how you can make decisions in December that...
Episode 76: END OF SEMESTER BACKWARD PLANNING FOR THE WIN
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
End-of-semester grading, gift giving, party planning, parent phone calls, and IEP updates are just some of the many many tasks on your shoulders durin...
Episode 75: WE'RE THANKFUL FOR SESAME STREET QUIZZES
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! We are so very thankful for YOU and all that you do to support this podcast. We wanted to do something fun for today&apos...
Episode 74: GIVING STUDENTS DISCUSSION FEEDBACK: DISCUSSION SERIES PART 3
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 3 of our discussion series, we’re sharing part of a real pre-recorded classroom discussion. This took place in 2020 during virtual teachi...
Episode 73: TROUBLESHOOTING A CLASSROOM DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION SERIES PART 2
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Planning classroom discussions is not a one size fits all. Every class looks different, and you likely have some students who always dominate the conv...
Episode 72: THE CASE FOR CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS: DISCUSSION SERIES PART 1
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a notebook, because we’ve got a mini PD session coming at you for the next three episodes all about classroom discussions and ways to teach imp...
Episode 71: TEACHER WORK/LIFE BALANCE: HOLIDAY EDITION
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This season is “supposed” to be incredible and filled with Hallmark movie moments. But, when you add in COVID, flu season, work overwhelm, and pr...
Episode 70: TEACHER SELF CARE FOR FALL 2021
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much to celebrate during the season of Fall. Pumpkins, apple picking, sweaters, lattes, and YOU. Today's episode is a reminder to...
Episode 69: BUILDING CONNECTION WITH CLASSROOM DESIGN FEATURING BETSY POTASH
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your classroom is a magical space. It's a place where you and your students spend a good deal of time, and you can design it in a way that foster...
Episode 68: (RE-RUN) TO TEACH GOTHIC LITERATURE
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a re-run of one of our very favorite episodes where we share the voices and ideas of some of our favorite teachers out there. ...
Episode 67: BANNED BOOKS PART 2: WHEN TEXTS AND TEACHERS ARE CHALLENGED
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't checked out our previous episode [episode 66] go check that out! This is part two of our banned books discussion. We're looki...
Episode 66: BANNED BOOKS PART 1: CENSORSHIP IN THE CLASSROOM
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of banned book week, we are addressing what our role is as a teacher when it comes to challenged books. In the first part of this two-e...
Episode 65: THE CASE FOR INQUIRY
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that we are so passionate about inquiry. Inquiry is more than just questioning. It’s a whole view of how to approach teaching. Toda...
Episode 64: MAKERSPACE IN THE ELA CLASSROOM
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the great Ms. Frizzle says, take chances, make mistakes, GET MESSY! The same rings true when using a makerspace in your classroom. You name it, it’...
Episode 63: CHOICE READING 101
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does giving your students choice come easily to you? For some teachers it does, but for others it can be extremely difficult to release that control! ...
Episode 62: PICTURE BOOK LESSON WALK-THROUGH
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Using picture books is one of our favorite strategies for opening up a unit or individual lesson. Without fail, it always sparks interest and gets ...
Episode 61: LIVING IN A DYSTOPIAN WORLD
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you aren’t already on the dystopian band wagon, we’re fairly confident that you will be after this episode. We’ve taught dystopia for YEARS, ...
Episode 60: MAKING THE CASE FOR WONDER
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kids have a magical way of looking at the world. Sadly, overtime this magic begins to dim. But what if it didn’t have to? What if you could play a p...
Episode 59: ESSENTIAL QUESTION WORKSHOP: 12TH GRADE LIT
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your pen and paper because you may want to take notes on the magic that happens in today’s episode. We’re doing a LIVE essential question wor...
Episode 58: CLASSROOM SETUP FOR 2021
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine stepping into your classroom at the beginning of the new school year. What do you feel? Excitement? Overwhelm? Maybe all the Pinterest images ...
Episode 57: NEW TEACHERS NEED MENTORS
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Look, we’re not going to sugarcoat it. Your first few years of teaching are TOUGH. It’s the beginning of a new career and it takes some time to ...
Episode 56: WELCOME TO SEASON 3 - LET'S GET BRAVE!
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well hey there podcast besties! It’s been a hot minute, but we are back in action for season three and could not be more excited! Lately we’ve bee...
Episode 55: A YEAR OF BRAVE NEW TEACHING
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we take a look back at the first year of Brave New Teaching & reflect a bit as we move forward to the end of this sch...
Episode 54: THE BEST QUIZ YOU'LL EVER GIVE
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a walk-through of the absolute best formative assessment you'll ever give your students. It asks students to synthesi...
Episode 53: TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT GRADING
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode takes more of our listener questions - this time about grading, the most enticing of all education topics - and answers them ...
Episode 52: TO BACKWARDS PLAN
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode answers some listener questions about curriculum planning, specifically backwards planning. Here are some of our best tips, s...
Episode 50: TO TEACH TWO SHAKESPEARE PLAYS AT ONCE
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have another unit recap, this time from Marie, talking through her unit where she teaches two Shakespeare plays... and not just any two p...
Episode 49: TO ASK SHAKESPEARE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are back at it with another episode about Shakespeare, and this time we talk through some of the most commonly taught plays and the essential quest...
Episode 48: TO FIND SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS (Re-run)
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a re-run of one of our most-listened-to episodes - #16 "To Find Supplemental Texts." We've had so many conv...
Episode 47: WHAT I WISH THEY KNEW
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks nearly one year to the day that lockdown from the COVID-19 virus began. On this episode, we hear from educators from all over about wh...
Episode 46: TO THINK HEXAGONALLY
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amanda had the pleasure of interviewing Betsy Potash from Spark Creativity. Their conversation centers on hexagonal thinking, and you'l...
Episode 51: TO REACH RIGOR THROUGH SCAFFOLDING
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTESMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!"Send us a message - please ...
Episode 45: TO TEACH SHAKESPEARE
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about the Bard! We took listener questions about Shakespeare - planning, teaching, assessing, and more - and answered ...
Episode 44: TO CREATE CLASS CULTURE (3 SECRETS)
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Marie is sharing her 3 best secrets for creating a unique culture and community among each class of students we have - EVEN ...
Episode 43: TO TACKLE THE TWO BIG GRADING MYTHS
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode tackles the two big grading myths we teachers believe, and it gives you some great tips and strategies along the way for savi...
Episode 42: TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY IN THE CLASSROOM
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
**This episode had a sound glitch when we first uploaded - you might need to delete it, then download again for the correct audio ;) ** Today, we brin...
Episode 41: TO CELEBRATE DIVERSE VOICES - AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITERS
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode in our series celebrating diverse voices - in celebration of Black History Month starting February 1, we have some ...
Episode 40: THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and we delivered! These are a few of our favorite things - from tried and true weeknight dinners to our favorite novels to teach to seniors....
Episode 39: TO PACE A CLASS PERIOD
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are all about pacing - not so much pacing a curricular calendar or even a unit, though... Let's talk about how to pace a single clas...
Episode 38: TO VISUALIZE 2021
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2!!! We are so excited to continue this podcast with our AMAZING listeners and community! This week's episode is a timely one...
Episode 37: TO TEACHERS EVERYWHERE (AN OPEN LETTER)
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is our first season closer, an open letter to this amazing Brave New Teaching community - WE SEE YOU. Mentioned in this episode:...
Episode 36: (RE-RUN) TO ASK ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This episode is a re-run of one of our most popular episodes to date where we workshop essential questions for Marie's curren...
MINISODE: Thankful for YOU + Curriculum Rehab is Back!
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this minisode, we express how truly grateful we are for you, the Brave New Teaching Community! We also wanted to let you know about an opportunity ...
Episode 35: TO STRIVE FOR "CREATING BETTER HUMANS"
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is like a conversation with an old friend - warm, inviting, and thought-provoking in all the right ways. Symantha Outwater is in her 8th ...
MINISODE: Off-Screen Ideas for Students
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this BONUS minisode, we share with you some of the ideas we have been discussing and using with our students to give them breaks from their screens...
Episode 34: TO PRACTICE INQUIRY: COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIP
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle down - this episode is a long one and it is FULL of all the things we love to bring to your ears! Philosophy? Check! Practical strategies? Chec...
Episode 33: TO CELEBRATE DIVERSE VOICES: INDIGENOUS WRITERS
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the second in our series celebrating diverse voices and authors - in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Month, we bring you a long list...
Episode 32: TO TEACH GRATITUDE
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we express our gratitude for YOU, our wonderful listeners!! We put our minds together and came up with 15 prompts & activities to...
Episode 31: TO GET STARTED WITH ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have another interview with an amazing educator - Kyle Etheridge, who began his teaching career with none other than out own Amanda as his teacher ...
Episode 30: TO TAKE ADVICE FROM A VETERAN TEACHER
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview teaching powerhouse Iris Crankfield who is currently in her 23rd year of teaching high school English. This is one of tho...
Episode 29: TO STREAMLINE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we share our top 4 strategies for simplifying and streamlining classroom management. These are the strategies that have CO...
Episode 28: TO TEACH GOTHIC LITERATURE
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is one of our favorite kinds because we get to share the voices and ideas of some of our favorite teachers out there. This month,...
Episode 27: TO PRACTICE MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined with our good friend Amanda Werner from Amanda Write Now, who talks to us about her journey into practicing mindfulness ...
Episode 26: TO TEACH THE STORY OF AMERICA
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode takes you through what we are both currently planning and teaching in our respective classrooms. We are dealing with the sa...
Episode 25: TO COPE WITH VIRTUAL & HYBRID TEACHING
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you know anything about us, you know that we are not ones to sugar coat things... This episode is no exception. We share the strategies we are usin...
Episode 24: TO CELEBRATE LATINX WRITERS
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we bring you a celebration of some of the Latinx writers we feature in our classrooms throughout the year. Make sur...
Episode 23: TO PRIORITIZE WHEN TEACHING VIRTUALLY
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are teaching virtually in part or whole this school year, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. Grab a notebook and writing utensil, and get ready for our t...
Episode 22: TO TEACH CLOSE READING - CHARACTERIZATION
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another episode where we walk through a couple of close reading passages and the lessons we would use with our students. This time, we a...
Episode 21: TO TEACH SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH POETRY
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Tanesha Forman (@love.tanesha) we dive into the importance of teaching poetry and other forms of art in the classroom, how to e...
Episode 20: TO PLAN THE FIRST WEEK BACK TO SCHOOL
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss a checklist of steps to take when planning your first week back at school, whether it be in-person or virtual! With the up...
Episode 19: TO BE HONEST ABOUT FAILS & WINS
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share some real honest stories from our classrooms - our greatest planning fails and wins. There are always lessons to learn from ...
Episode 18: TO EMBRACE STUDENT AGENCY
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share our very first interview on the podcast with Dr. Anindya Kundu, discussing student advocacy and the role of educators in fost...
Episode 17: TO HACK DIGITAL ASSESSMENTS & GRADING
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on one of the things that gets left behind when it comes time to digitize curriculum, and it happens to be THE MOST IMPORTAN...
Episode 16: TO FIND SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get you pen and notebook ready - this is another episode FULL of resources for you as you plan your upcoming school year! We go through all of our go-...
Episode 15: TO WRITE AN ESSENTIAL QUESTION
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode like no other we have done before - listen as we live workshop essential questions for Marie's new prep she will teach in the ...
Episode 14: TO VISUALIZE A UNIT (PART B)
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Part B of this 2-part episode, we finish our discussion and explanation of the steps to take in visualizing a unit of study that is cohesive, meani...
Episode 13: TO VISUALIZE A UNIT (PART A)
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Part A of this 2-part episode, we outline the steps we take when beginning the process of designing a unit of study. (SPOILER ALERT - we take the ...
Episode 12: TO GROW PROFESSIONALLY OVER SUMMER
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode outlines the work we plan to do over the summer of 2020 to grow professionally. Books, podcasts, and online conferences to fu...
Episode 11: TO TEACH CLOSE READING: SYNTAX
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pivot a bit from educational philosophy and general teaching to a specific ELA strategy - close reading. We talk through what a cl...
Episode 10: TO MAKE THIS YEAR-END COUNT
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we find ourselves on the down-hill slide to the end of the year, this week's episode is about how we intend to make the end of this particular...
Episode 9: TO TEACH AT THE END OF THE YEAR (PART B)
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2-part episode, we discuss and explain actionable strategies to use at the end of the year for engagement and classroom management. Make sure ...
Episode 8: TO TEACH AT THE END OF THE YEAR (PART A)
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While this episode was recorded before COVID-19 and subsequent school closures changed the face of education for the foreseeable future, the strategie...
Episode 7: TO APPRECIATE TEACHERS
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Teacher Appreciation episode, we asked some of our teacher friends to share stories from their classrooms - and, of course, we share a...
Episode 6: TO TEACH POETRY (PART B)
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In PART B of this two-part episode, Amanda and Marie dive into teaching poetry - the why, the how, and more! Listen for an in-depth breakdown of actio...
Episode 5: TO TEACH POETRY (PART A)
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-part episode, Amanda and Marie dive into teaching poetry - the why, the how, and more! Listen for an in-depth breakdown of actionable stra...
Episode 4: TO TEACH FROM HOME
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was not originally planned for the second week after our launch, but times are what they are! Join us for some reflections on the lessons...
To Be Brave: Welcome to BNT
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the very first episode of Brave New Teaching, hosts Amanda & Marie discuss what it means to be brave in modern education - finding the courage ...
To Try New Things: Welcome to BNT
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2, hosts Amanda and Marie discuss the next portion of the podcast title - what it means to try new things as educators! Please subscribe so...
To Be a Teacher: Welcome to BNT
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3, hosts Amanda & Marie discuss the final part of this podcast's title, Teaching. They share their own teaching journeys and what ...
Pre-Launch Minisode: HELPING STUDENTS LEARN TO "WORK FROM HOME"
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This pre-launch minisode is for every secondary teacher out there who is in the same boat as we are - school is closed, elearning to some extent is be...
Brave New Teaching Trailer
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brave New Teaching launches April 2, 2020! Subscribe today and join the community! Visit bravenewteaching.com for more!Mentioned in this episode:Get m...