AMPed for Teaching Podcast

AMPed for Teaching S02 Ep01: What is Active Learning?

In this kickoff to Season 2, Steph and Josh Sukow dive into the concept of active learning, launching their summer book study on Active Learning Online by Stephen M. Kosslyn. Drawing from brain science and practical classroom strategies, we'll explore how to make learning more engaging and effective, whether in person, online, or hybrid. Join us on this journey to implement the best teaching practices in any classroom setting using high-impact strategies.

AMPed for Teaching: Engaging Students Everywhere

Join Steph and Josh Sukow as they dive into the heart of student engagement and how to leverage student engagement to support students in the classroom and beyond. During this podcast, they will talk about student engagement and how it allows them to build relationships with students. They'll talk about gamification and how engagement strategies can improve students' confidence to share ideas and speak in the classroom. Steph will also share her favorite themed days to help start any classroom in meaningful and interactive ways. This podcast will also touch on how to empower students to use their voices and be active participants in their learning. Don't miss out on using your voice by rating or reviewing the podcast.

AMPed for Teaching: Recalibration

Steph and Josh end the year with a new podcast name and an exploration of recalibration—both personal and professional. We’ll share insights on adapting, growing, and learning from experience while staying connected to our core mission of amplifying student voices and empowering creativity. Join us as we define recalibration and talk about what it looks like in the classroom and beyond. We will also discuss how we’ve worked to make intentional adjustments to improve our practices and support others in their learning journeys as well.  During this podcast, we also touch on AI, shifts to make in 2024, and setting high expectations for students. Recalibration is key in all aspects of our lives as we look to make progress (not seek perfection).  Tune in and don’t hesitate to share your thoughts!

Ep12: Fail Big

In episode 12, we discuss embracing failure as a valuable learning experience. As painful as it can be, failure can be a gift to us and our students. We can only learn if we make big mistakes and embrace the learning opportunities. Remember, when we are growing and learning, it is important that we take people with us on the journey. Students (and all people) need to use failure as a learning process both in the classroom and in our daily lives. Also, in this episode, we talk about the faults of perfectionism and how worry about what people will think hinders our growth. Some of the most significant discoveries (like penicillin and chocolate chip cookies) come from failure, and some of the silliest things (like Slinkies) do. Thanks as always for listening, and know that if you're still in the learning process with some aspect of your life, there is great power and growth opportunities in embracing not yet. References: * Bailey, Dylan. "How To Lower Your Cortisol Levels Safely, According To Experts." Forbes, 23 June 2023, www.forbes.com/health/body/how-to-lower-cortisol-levels/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CI%20generally%20recommend%20most%20people,each%20day%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20notes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023. * Brown, Brene. "Perfectionism Holds Us Back From Achieving Our Goals." Oprah Class, 26 Nov. 2020. Speech. * Gordon, Jon. The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy. Hoboken, John Wiley & Sons, 2007. * Krueger, Alyson. "15 Life-Changing Inventions That Were Created by Mistake." Business Insider, 10 Nov. 2010, www.businessinsider.com/these-10-inventions-were-made-by-mistake-2010-11?amp. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023.

Ep11: What Do You Value?

Welcome to the Teach Speech Podcast. In Episode 11, we are talking all about our values. By kicking off our college speech class with a values search, we have seen the power of encouraging reflection and sharing semester after semester. During this episode, we also talk about the power of choice and voice in creating space for our students. Autonomy is empowering and allows students to take charge of their own learning in an English classroom, a science classroom, and really, in any discipline!  Josh will talk about the power of glimmers - moments when biology signals us to connect and calm down. Instead of looking for our triggers, he explains how to reshape our mindsets to seek out the joy in our daily lives.  In this episode, we even get on a tangent about basketball and how the US men’s team sometimes chooses to say no to competitions like THE WORLD CUP to spend time with the people they value most - their families. Join us on this journey! Don’t forget to leave us a comment to let us know how you like the show.  The Values Speech [https://docs.google.com/document/d/158vueCFPrRz3N0nsWK881zeWyaxyn53_bVC8AmcmDCo/edit] References: * Autry, James A. The Servant Leader. New York City, Random House International, 2002. * Chapman, Gary D. The Five Love Languages. Chicago, Northfield Pub., 1992. * Dana, Deb, and Stephen W. Porges. The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation. New York City, W.W. Norton & Company, 2018.