Classroom Q and A
An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry Ferlazzo is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: In this show Larry pursues practical answers To Classroom challenges.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 270
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2023
Student Engagement Versus Student Compliance: Does It Really Matter?
In this segment we take a closer look at student engagement and how to do it successfully. Follow @larryferlazzo @DrDebbieSilver @bamradionetwork Debbie Silver is an award-winning teacher, an interna…
00:09:29 |
Wed 26 Nov 2014
What Are the Myths and Misconceptions Around Formative Assessment?
In this segment we check our understanding of formative assessment and look at tools and strategies for responding to the results.
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Tue 11 Nov 2014
Close Reading: What It Is, What It's Not
Close reading is a term that is being bandied about frequently these days. In this segment we examine our definitions and understanding of close reading.
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Tue 04 Nov 2014
Accountability: What are the Alternatives to Using Test Scores for Teacher Evaluations?
In this segment we take a look at the rationale for using high stakes testing and explore other ways to achieve the goal of teacher quality.
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00:11:48 |
Mon 27 Oct 2014
How Can We Make Math More Engaging and Accessible to Students?
Math is a subject that even many teachers don't enjoy. In this segment we talk with passionate, creative math teachers about how we can make math more engaging.
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00:11:32 |
Wed 22 Oct 2014
Manage Race and Class Issues In Schools
Race and class are often unspoken issues that teachers must deal with whether we are prepared to or not. Hw can we best manage race and class issues in schools?
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Tue 14 Oct 2014
What Are the Best New Books for Educators with Limited Time for Reading?
As teachers we encourage our students to read. However, many of us find it difficult to squeeze professional reading into our busy schedules. In this segment we ask for recommendations for busy edu…
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Wed 08 Oct 2014
Second Thoughts: Teacher Attire, Does it Really Matter?
Should teachers dress up or dress down? What is the balance between dressing professionally and dressing comfortably? What about jeans, tee shirts, short skirts and sneakers? Our guests weigh in.
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00:09:56 |
Wed 17 Sep 2014
How Is Globalization Changing How and What You Teach?
Globalization is now an inescapable reality. In this segment we discuss how how our teaching is changing as a result.
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Tue 10 Jun 2014
How Can Teachers Meet the Common Core Requirement for Complex Reading?
Common Core requires teachers to push students to read increasingly complex text. What meets the definition of a complex text? What strategies, tools and resources can teachers use to achieve this…
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Wed 04 Jun 2014
What Are We Losing By Eliminating Arts From the Curriculum?
There have been significant changes in the availability of arts programs since the emphasis has shifted to a narrow focus on standardized test. What is the impact of the loss of arts education? What …
00:09:15 |
Wed 28 May 2014
What Can We Do to Develop a Culture of Success in Schools?
The culture of an organization is a powerful predictor of success. This applies to school cultures as well. In this segment we explore the markers of a successful school culture and look at what we c…
00:11:34 |
Wed 21 May 2014
How Can History Teachers Make the Curriculum More Engaging?
Despite the love that many history teachers have fore the subject, It can be difficult to engage students who may think that studying the founding fathers is irrelevant to them. In this segment we go…
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Wed 14 May 2014
What Are the Best Ways for Teachers to Work With School Counselors?
What is the current role of a 21st century school counselor and how can teachers best work with counselors for the benefit of students.
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Wed 07 May 2014
How Can Administrators Help Support an Engaging Curriculum in the Classroom?
Having an administrator who supports teachers and engaging curriculum and instructional strategies can make all of the difference in the world to students. What does this support look like in practic…
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Thu 24 Apr 2014
How Can We Help Students (And Ourselves) Stay Organized?
We're all inundated with things and things to do in our classrooms. In this segment our guests share their best tips for keeping our classrooms organized.
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00:09:39 |
Wed 23 Apr 2014
Dissecting Grades: What Do They Mean, What Are They Worth?
Our guest believes that we need to rethink grading. Though he acknowledges that changing our thinking about grading is hard, he argues that once we get past the initial resistance, we can construct …
00:07:47 |
Wed 16 Apr 2014
How Can We Help Students Handle Loss and Grief?
Sadly, during the course of a career almost every teacher will have to help students handle loss and grief. In this segment our guests offer guidance along with some basic dos and don'ts.
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Wed 09 Apr 2014
How Can We Differentiate Instruction More Effectively?
In this segment we explore best practices and misguided approaches to differentiating instruction.
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Tue 01 Apr 2014
What Are the Real Benefits of a 1:1 Program? What Are the Biggest Challenges?
In this segment we explore the many benefits of providing every student with a portable computing device and some of the biggest potential pitfalls of setting up a 1:1 program.
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Wed 26 Mar 2014
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