Best Lisa at Lab In Every Lesson Podcasts (2025)

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What Living Love Looks Like in the Classroom 30:56

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L.E.A.D. Rhythm: Disciple through your daily work Fruit Focus: Love / Goodness Theme: Connection Love is more than a feeling — it’s the daily choice to show up with goodness, grace, and integrity. In this final episode of the Connection Series, you’ll hear how everyday moments — like five-minute conversations that make students feel seen — become a…

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How Faithfulness in the Follow-Up Builds Student Trust 18:34

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LEAD Rhythm: Align with what actually matters Fruit Focus: Faithfulness Theme: Connection Teaching isn’t about the big moments — it’s about showing up faithfully in the small ones. This episode reminds you that real impact grows through faithfulness: in the emails you send, the integrity you model, and the steady follow-through no one sees. You’ll …

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Build Classroom Connection Through Relationship Rhythms 20:38

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L.E.A.D. Rhythm: Establish rhythms that sustain you Fruit Focus: Kindness Theme: Connection Connection doesn’t come from grand gestures — it grows through rhythm. This week, we’ll look at how kindness shows up in consistent, sustainable ways: the tone of your feedback, the steadiness of your follow-up, the compassion that builds trust over time. Yo…

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Let Go of the Need to Be Understood 18:41

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L.E.A.D. Rhythm: Let go and lead yourself Fruit Focus: Patience Theme: Connection When your best effort goes unnoticed, it’s easy to wonder if what you’re doing even matters. This episode explores the quiet strength of patience — the faith to trust that your steady energy and unseen efforts are growing roots beneath the surface. You’ll be reminded …

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Build Confidence, Not Complacency 21:56

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📖 Micah 6:8 — “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” What happens when students think you don’t care about quality — that “anything” is enough? In this episode, I share a story from my classroom about balancing mercy with high expectations. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to act…

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Trust the Seed To Sprout 20:55

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📖 Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Growth doesn’t happen instantly — not in us, and not in our students. This episode is all about resisting the urge to judge too quickly or give up too soon. I’ll share stories from my own classroom where I’ve had to remember that seed…

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Slow Down to Stay Strong 28:23

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📖 Psalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” As teachers, there never seems to be enough time — and the new demands, platforms, and expectations only add to the frenzy. But wisdom isn’t about cramming in more. It’s about discerning what matters most and letting go of the rest. In this episode, we’ll unpack what…

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Shifting Our Trust from People to Perspective 27:48

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📖 Psalm 20:7 — “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” It’s easy to put our trust in systems, leaders, or colleagues — only to be let down. But what if shifting our perspective helped us move from frustration to focus? In this episode, I share a story about school leadership, alignment, and perspec…

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Excellence Every Day: The Work That Shapes Students 19:54

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📖 “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” — Colossians 3:17 Excellence doesn’t mean perfection. And it doesn’t mean chasing recognition. Excellence is about showing up with your best in the moment you’re in — and letting your students see what that looks l…

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Keep Going Instead of Quitting 30:57

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📖 “Forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13–14 Every teacher has moments when quitting feels easier than pressing on. Lessons flop, initiatives pile up, and it feels like nothing is working the way you hoped…

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Rhythms Last Longer Than Resolutions 30:40

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📖 “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” — Proverbs 21:5 Teachers are great at setting big goals in September. We dream about staying organized, keeping up with grading, and balancing it all. But by mid-October, those resolutions often fizzle out. In this episode, we’ll talk about why …

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Write the Vision for Your Year 19:03

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📖 “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.” — Habakkuk 2:2 September can feel overwhelming — new admin goals, training hours, pacing guides, and parents emailing on top of everything else. It’s easy to lose focus and feel pulled in every direction. In this episode, we’ll talk about why clarity matters for teachers. J…

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Teaching with Tenacity Pressing On When Plans Don’t Work 26:55

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📖 “For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.” — Romans 11:29 Have you ever poured your heart into a lesson only to watch it flop? Maybe you’ve tried something new in your teaching, and it didn’t go the way you imagined. It’s tempting in those moments to go back to “the old way” — but what if God is calling you to keep pressing forward instead? …

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Finding Freedom From The Comparison Trap 25:21

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Ever catch yourself looking sideways—at the neighbor down the hall, at your favorite social media personalities, or even to a standard that says what you 'should be doing'? Does it make you feel like you might not be ... enough?! In this episode of Roots L.E.A.D. to Results, we’re talking about how comparison clouds our vision, chips away at our co…

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Trust the Timing: You Don't Have to Rush 29:04

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Feeling like you’re already behind this school year? Like you’re racing the clock instead of tending to what really matters? In this episode of Roots L.E.A.D. to Results, we move into the E in our rhythm: Establish Rhythms that Sustain You. If you're the kind of teacher who wants to teach deeply but keeps getting pulled back into the whirlwind of p…

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Created to Cultivate: You Were Made for This 28:04

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Ever feel like you're not enough? Like no matter how much you prepare, plan, or pour into your classroom (or your business, your family, your faith…), it still doesn’t feel like it’s working? In this first official episode of Roots L.E.A.D. to Results, we’re beginning with the L – Let Go & Lead Yourself rhythm. I’m sharing the raw truth behind why …

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The Story Behind the Soil: Why This Podcast Is Shifting 22:39

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This isn't Episode 1. This is something deeper. Before we begin the rhythm of weekly episodes, I wanted to sit down with you and share the heart behind this podcast. It’s not just about faith or teaching or educational trends — it’s about the soul work of showing up, over and over, in spaces that don’t always see the roots we're growing. In this ep…

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Lean Into Teaching as a Scientific Experiment! 24:32

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As teachers, we constantly seek new ideas, strategies, and inspiration—but when does learning become a crutch instead of a tool for action? In this episode of Deep Roots, Flowers, and Fruit, we'll reflect on the balance between curiosity and implementation. From professional development to classroom experimentation, we'll explore how embracing the …

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Spring Cleaning Your Science Teaching! 19:41

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As the school year winds down, do you ever feel that itch to shake things up? 🌱✨ That sense that what worked this year might need a refresh next year? In this episode, we’re talking about curiosity as an act of service—why great teaching isn’t a “set it and forget it” career, but one that evolves with time, students, and our own growth. I’m sharing…

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Rooted in Science: Strengthening Student Connections to Inquiry-Based Learning 18:43

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February is all about connection—but not just in relationships. In this episode of Deep Roots, Flowers, and Fruit, we explore what it means to truly connect students to science as a practice, not just as a set of facts. Too often, science instruction checks off the boxes—“I did a lab, so I included the science and engineering practices!”—but is tha…

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Are You Experiencing “Root Rot” in Your Teaching Life? 24:36

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This episode takes a deeply personal turn as we explore the hidden struggles educators face—especially in the darker, more challenging seasons of our careers. In keeping with our flora-focused analogy and inspired by the concept of root rot, we’ll dive into the imbalances that drain our energy and passion, from the relentless demands of teaching to…

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Collaboration in the Classroom: Real Talk and Fresh Strategies 25:41

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Collaboration is essential for student growth, but it’s not always easy! In this episode, I reflect on a surprising groupwork success story, the challenges of fostering teamwork in my own high school chemistry classroom, and what I’ve learned from trial, error, and real teacher conversations. Whether you’re struggling with group dynamics or rethink…

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The Heart of Service – How Connection Fuels Our Impact 25:30

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February is the month of love, and in this episode, we’re digging into the root of SERVICE—specifically, how our relationships with stakeholders (coworkers, administrators, special ed staff, guidance counselors, parents) shape our work as educators. Let’s be real: Teaching is hard, especially when the very people who should be on our team don’t alw…

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Sowing the Seed: A Month of CONNECTION in the Classroom and Beyond 22:38

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It's nearly a new month! Each new month we'll explore a new seed from which to grow strong roots in our teaching practice. In February, the new seed is CONNECTION. As educators, we’re constantly forming connections—with students, colleagues, curriculum, and even ourselves. But in the rush of responsibilities, how often do we truly nurture those con…

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3 Core Elements of Science That Spark Amazing Student Success 31:43

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This is the final episode of defining our ROOTS on this podcast! In it, we're diving deep into the idea that science isn't just a collection of facts to memorize; it's an active, ever-present way of thinking and processing the world around us. We'll consider how science is at work as one root of our professional practice and how to use it to grow s…

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The Only P.H.D. You Need! 13:03

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In this episode, we explore the power of a purpose-driven mindset in teaching and its deep connection to the service-oriented nature of our profession. I share my personal journey from pursuing a master's degree in chemistry to embracing the art and practice of education, reflecting on why academic qualifications don’t always equate to effective te…

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Rooting in STUDENTS 21:45

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In this episode, I share the story of a student who found newfound confidence and skills after a shared connection over football fandom and a meaningful classroom challenge. Using this story as a springboard, we’ll explore strategies for creating student-centered learning experiences that foster trust, relationships, and personal growth. Together, …

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Rebooting With A Focus On Our Roots 21:40

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This is the first episode in a reboot of the Lab In Every Lesson podcast for 2025! In it, we'll explore the idea that our strong roots—our core purposes as teachers—lead to abundant outcomes in student learning (our fruit). This year, expect shorter, more interactive episodes focused on our shared roots of STUDENTS, SERVICE, and SCIENCE. I'll also …

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Why Engagement and Achievement Aren't Improving In Your Science Classroom 29:17

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As an Enneagram Type 3 Achiever, I thrive on setting and achieving goals, sometimes to a fault. To balance this while using student-centered teaching strategies to a foster positive classroom culture, I’ve embraced two essential core values that I believe are perfect for science teachers. In this video, I’ll share how these values guide my teaching…

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Create Custom Core Values For Your Science Classroom 38:29

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Throw away that statement of teaching philosophy that you wrote in college or grad school! Then, hang with me through this series where I share with you my own science classroom core values and how they connect to my unique talents and challenges when teaching science. By defining core values for our classrooms that reflect our unique personalities…

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Are you CRUSHING student confidence in your science classroom? 49:50

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Do you realize that LOW ENGAGEMENT is one of the most common signs of low self-esteem and low confidence in our middle school and high school science students?! In this episode, I'll share 3 instructional strategies that might actually be CONTRIBUTING to those feelings and CRUSHING your students' confidence. You’ll learn active learning strategies …

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When You SHOW OFF, Your Students SUCCEED. 21:10

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It's time for a little science teacher reflection! We've been taught to use tools like Bloom's Taxonomy and Webb's Depth of Knowledge to think about and plan for how we'll require *our students* to make their learning visible. But, I bet you've rarely (if ever) been encouraged to demonstrate your own mastery of TEACHING & LEARNING using the same so…

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Turn to Tech for Seamless Science Routines 50:02

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Integrating *the right edtech tools* into your middle school or high school science curriculum and instruction -- everyday lesson plans for science -- can make active learning a realistic routine, enhance student-centered culture in your classroom, and make students' thinking visible by providing a means to collect regular, reliable evidence of lea…

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Your students CAN overcome obstacles. 22:42

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Let's create a culture of curiosity in our classrooms by adding COMFORTABLE STRUGGLE to all the lesson plans in our science curriculum! This episode will refresh what you remember about depth of knowledge and why it's important to our instructional design. Then, I'll explain exactly how the scientific method -- especially observation and inferences…

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NGSS doesn't have to be such a nightmare! 27:30

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The CROSS-CUTTING CONCEPTS listed in the Next Generation Science Standards aren’t our enemies! They make active learning possible because they create a list of basic scientific practice we can lean on to ensure our activities are designed to leverage and develop the skills related to scientific investigations and make thinking visible. When we incl…

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Engage students with science activities like these. 42:48

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By creating lesson plans for your science curriculum that focus on the beginning of all science practice -- observation and inferences -- you can increase engagement in a way that makes student thinking visible so that you know *exactly* how to support them. Don't believe the myth that we have to separate "lab" from "lecture" in our science classro…

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Wake up your science classroom! 35:46

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Are you seeking innovative ways to ENGAGE STUDENTS in your science classroom and elevate your science curriculum? Join me as I share THE FIVE THINGS I NEED to plan daily, inquiry-based activities for my high school science students. These five things, when used to strategically design activities, form the foundation of dynamic lesson plans for scie…

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At long last ... a brand new look! 17:23

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!I took a loooong, 5-month break from posting new content here ... and everywhere. But, I'M BACK, and I promise you that it was worth the wait! In this episode, I'll share why you haven't heard from me, and I'll reveal some great new things I have planned in the VERY NEAR FUTURE. ----more---- Episode Highlights: 1. Plans make everything possible. N…

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Creativity In Science: Support & Solutions For Teachers 36:36

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Are you a science teacher looking to inject more creativity into your classroom? You're in the right place! Join Lisa from Lab In Every Lesson in this enlightening podcast episode as she dives deep into the world of creativity in science education. In a world where it can sometimes feel like other teachers are more creative, Lisa is here to empower…

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Modeling Our Love Of Science To Teach With Enthusiasm 46:03

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As a science teacher in virtual school, I have the unique opportunity to watch recordings of the classes I lead. This can be an excruciating activity for many reasons, not the least of which is realizing just how boring class can get and how slowly time passes. But, it's empowering to know that when we teach with enthusiasm, the students don't feel…

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Knowing Every Student: Tools & Strategies To Learn About Student Strengths In The Science Classroom 51:22

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When pressed to share individualized input about specific students in your science classroom, can you? For years I struggled with this task because I led a teacher-centered classroom wherein I lectured on every day except "lab day". Now, that's not to say that I didn't ask questions and create discourse ... I did. I also gave them practice opportun…

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Serving Students: How To Show Them You Care 29:34

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Graham Nuthall, in his text "The Hidden Lives of Learners", suggests that students already know 60% of what we're going to teach them. 🤯 When we're talking about teaching science concepts and skills, this is so hard to believe and should be saved for another discussion entirely! But, if that statistic is remotely true, then how much might they poss…

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Organization Tips for Science Teachers: Active Learning Lesson Plans & Student Data 26:55

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Student-centered classrooms are action-oriented. It stands to reason, then, that the data we collect needs to be similarly action-oriented, rooted in what we've planned for students to do and what they've actually done during their time executing the lesson. In this episode, I discuss how my free Active Learning Lesson Plan can be used to ensure th…

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Setting Goals For Active Learning In The Science Classroom 18:57

3y ago18:57

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Science Teachers! When it comes to setting learning goals for whole content units and individual lessons, you're THE BOSS!!! But, when it comes to setting goals for a science classroom makeover that can help YOU BANISH BURNOUT FOREVER, you might have hit a wall. Since you wear one million hats, the big goals you set -- the ones that align with your…

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Why and How To Make Teacher Reflection A Routine? 42:18

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Continual improvement only comes from regular reflection. When science teachers lecture, the only aspects of their instruction upon which they can reflect include those dictated by the content ... what they say or how they say it. In a student-centered science classroom, teacher reflection can and should happen at all four stages in the teaching an…

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How To Create Change In The Culture of a Science Classroom 21:16

3y ago21:16

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Knowledge cannot be transferred. Yet, science teachers easily get stuck in the rut of teaching by telling. We sing our Lecture Hall Lullabies, and then complain about the lack of student engagement in our science classrooms! Creating a student-centered classroom environment requires more than just preparing and delivering activities for students to…

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The One You‘ll Listen To When You Feel You‘ve Failed 51:21

4y ago51:21

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"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Have you heard that one? It's a quote is by Seneca. Um .... Seneca?! I'm an 80s baby who lived her best life in the 90s so, to me, that's the famous final line of "Closing Time" by Semisonic! ⌚ Good thing it's a catchy tune, because I've needed to remind myself of that as every season of …

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Generating Student Buy-In and Creating Consistency In A Student-Centered Classroom 58:21

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Before -- or after -- listening to this episode, you'll want to check out an episode of Cesar Milan's "Better Human, Better Dog" show currently airing on National Geographic. Caesar is an accomplished dog trainer and is able to, essentially, tame some wild, out of control dogs. There are also instances where he encounters dogs who exist in a state …

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My Interview With A Very Special Student 20:25

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Currently, the most-downloaded episode of the Student-Centered Science Teacher Podcast is Episode #12, "What Students Say About Student-Centered Learning In Science". In a way, this makes perfect sense to me. As a teacher seeking to transform my instructional practice, I was most concerned about how the students would receive it, what they would do…

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5 Ways Technology Can Leverage Student-Centered Learning in Science 36:30

4y ago36:30

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Technology is a cornerstone of student-centered learning in science in our modern society. In this episode, I’ll give you some examples of which technology I love for my own student-centered science classroom, but this isn't going to be an episode focused on examples of technologies that work or those that may be among the best. In fact, there's no…

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