The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast
R. Scott Lee, Ph.D.
The Thoughtful Teacher podcast shares the stories of educators who have implemented innovative or creative solutions within their space. These stories and commentaries empower educators by sharing a world of ideas that can enhance pedagogical choices and decrease the isolation many teachers experience. We introduce listeners to school-based educators, thinkers, and researchers who have powerful ideas and innovations that makes teaching and learning more meaningful for your students. We also occasionally offer commentary on practice and policy to help navigate the complexity of our profession.
Episodes
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Jun 5, 2020 • 4min
Commentary: Racial Injustice
Send us Fan MailCommentary on how racial inequality and injustice is a problem that all teachers must deal with, an article from The Bitter Southerner is suggested for reading.
May 22, 2020 • 6min
Commentary: Thinking About Next School Year
Send us Fan MailThoughtful Teacher Podcast host R. Scott Lee continues commentaries about how schooling will be different during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode he discusses how teachers should be planning for classroom procedures in the 2020-2021 school year.
Apr 29, 2020 • 6min
Commentary: Thinking About the Future
Send us Fan MailThoughtful Teacher Podcast host Scott Lee commentary on what the upcoming school year may look like and some thoughts on what educators may need to prepare for as we can expect another school with COVID-19 disruptions.
Mar 17, 2020 • 17min
Women in STEM Careers with Joshua Sneideman
Send us Fan MailOur guest for this episode is Joshua Sneideman who is the co-author of the book, Everyday Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers. Joshua is a former middle school science teacher and former Einstein Fellow working in the US Department of Energy. We talk not only about his book, but also the essential nature of literacy development and social emotional learning in STEM instruction.
Mar 4, 2020 • 25min
Avoiding Power Struggles with Richard Tate
Send us Fan MailTeachers sometimes find themselves in tit-for-tat power struggles with students. Our guest, Richard Tate, has worked with teachers and mental health professionals on ways to develop positive relationships with children and adolescents. We'll talk about how power struggles start as well as why and how to avoid them. We will also learn about the programs of Nurture the Next.
Mar 3, 2020 • 20min
Using Mindfulness in the Classroom with Jennifer Knowles
Send us Fan MailGuest Jennifer Knowles of the Center for Mindful Living discusses how to use mindfulness techniques in the classroom. Jennifer coaches teachers in the use of mindfulness in schools. Not only can mindfulness practice improve the social emotional climate in a classroom, Jennifer also discusses how mindfulness can improve academic performance. We will also talk about techniques and additional resources.
Feb 21, 2020 • 3min
Introduction to the Thoughtful Teacher Podcast
Send us Fan MailThoughtful Teacher Podcast host Scott Lee shares the ideas of the podcast and briefly tells about upcoming episodes.
