teaching — Episode Show Notes — Brave New Teaching

To Reach Rigor Through Scaffolding [S2 E51]

Today’s interview gives teachers guidance on scaffolding rigorous skills for students with tips from Timm Freitas. Also, we have some fun!

interview, lesson planning, strategies, teachingAmanda CardenasApril 8, 2021Comment

To Tackle the Two Big Grading Myths [S2 E43]

Grading doesn’t have to be so life-draining. Here’s how to take control of two major grading myths.

classroom management, lesson planning, season two, teachingAmanda CardenasFebruary 11, 2021

To Share Our Favorite Things [S2 E40]

Amanda & Marie share their favorite things: from recipes and teacher-mom hacks, to vocabulary lesson ideas, to YA novels, we’ll cover everything you asked for!

season two, teachingAmanda CardenasJanuary 20, 2021 Comments

To Teach Gratitude [S1 E32]

Let’s explore the ways in which gratitude can bring joy into this trying time of year.

eLearning, lesson planning, freebies, teachingAmanda CardenasOctober 30, 2020strategies, unit

To Take Advice from a Veteran Teacher [S1 E30]

In this interview with veteran teacher Iris Crankfield, we discuss everything from social justice, to global citizenship, to AP courses.

brave, lesson planning, teaching, interviewAmanda CardenasOctober 15, 2020interview, adviceComment

To Streamline Classroom Management [S1 E29]

Let’s talk about four things you can do to streamline classroom management. This episode is for veterans and newbies alike!

classroom management, strategies, teaching, planningAmanda CardenasOctober 8, 2020communityComment

To Teach Gothic Literature [S1 E28]

Six English teachers share their favorite lessons for the October/Halloween season.

lesson planning, teachingAmanda CardenasSeptember 30, 2020unit, collabisode Comment

To Teach Close Reading: Characterization [S1 E22]

We’re taking a deep dive into a very important teaching strategy in the English classroom: close reading. Specifically, we’re looking at CHARACTERIZATION.

season one, teaching, strategies, lesson planningAmanda CardenasAugust 20, 2020Comment

To Be Honest About Fails and Wins [S1 E19]

Sometimes (okay, a lot of times) teaching is just HARD. Here, Amanda & Marie share their biggest fails and a few of their wins.

eLearning, lesson planning, new, teachingAmanda CardenasJuly 30, 2020adviceComment

To Teach Close Reading: Syntax [S1 E11]

We’re taking a deep dive into a very important teaching strategy in the English classroom: close reading. Specifically, we’re looking at SYNTAX.

season one, teaching, strategies, lesson planningAmanda CardenasMay 28, 2020strategiesComment

To Appreciate Teachers [S1 E7]

Teachers are miracle workers and we’re here to celebrate that! This episode hands the mic over to six teachers to tell their stories…

podcast episodes, season one, teachingAmanda CardenasApril 30, 2020inspiration Comment

To Teach Poetry [S1 E5&6]

We think teaching poetry is so valuable that we have two episodes in a row dedicated to helping you embrace your vulnerability and tackle poetry in the classroom.

podcast episodes, season one, poetry, brave, teachingAmanda CardenasApril 15, 2020unit, poetry Comments

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