Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeff Rozelle, President and CEO of the Knowles Teacher Initiative, and Dr. Jen Mossgrove, Director of the Teaching Fellows Program. In the episode, we discuss the thoughtful redesign of the Knowles Teaching Fellows Program and the insights gained through this process. Listen as we Read more…
The Transition Years is a series of podcast episodes focused on the complexity and importance of the transition years, the last two years of high school and the first two years of postsecondary education, on the mathematics experiences of students. The Transition Years is brought to you by the Launch Read more…
Learning to teach better with Dr. Josh Hertel, Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, as we discuss teaching as a lifestyle and, specifically, personal finance for educators. Plus, some table top game recommendations and the Album of the Episode, The Read more…
Learning to teach better with Allison DiLiberto as we discuss our common read, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport. Plus, mailbag responses and the Album of the Episode, Let it Bleed by The Rolling Stones. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast Read more…
Learning to teach better through reflection and catching up with Lisa Hennessey, former high school mathematics teacher, past – president of the Wisconsin Math Council, currently teaching faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Candidate for the Board of Directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Plus the Read more…
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jen Wolfe as we talk about our approach to getting the most out of attending a conference. Plus the albums of the episode by Kendrick Lamar and Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Links American Read more…
Sharing a countdown of suggestions for the listeners of Amidon Planet to close out 2024. Plus a gift for listeners of the podcast! Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Submit your question, comment, or question to the Amidon Planet MailbagHave an event or opportunity to share? Read more…
Learning to teach better with Dr. Ayanna Perry, Director, Outreach and Dissemination for the Knowles Teacher Initiative, and Fred Dillon, national mathematics curriculum and learning consultant, as we discuss their book, Five to Thrive Answers to your Biggest Questions about Teaching Secondary Math. Plus, the Album of the Episode, The Read more…
Joe Jackson, Instructional Assistant Professor of Musical Theater Dance at the University of Mississippi, stops by and provides perspective on teaching rooted in his experience in the theater and learning and teaching dance and choreography. Plus, the Album of the Episode, Californication by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Enjoy! Click Read more…
Learning to teach better with Dr. Ty McNamee, Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of Mississippi School of Education, as we talk about his dissertation work that was awarded the 2023-2024 Dissertation of the Year by the American Educational Research Association, Division J. The work is titled, The Cultural Transition Read more…