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Angela Watson's Truth for TeachersEP264 Help students do more with less effort using cognitive load theory (with Jennifer Brinkmeyer)When students struggle to focus, follow directions, and stay on task, it may be helpful to consider cognitive load theory. Classroom teacher Jennifer Brinkmeyer's my guest in this episode to talk about how she's utilized her research in this area to help students get more done with less mental effort. Cognitive load is a learning theory developed by educational psychologist John Sweller. In this theory, our brains are compared to a computer's working memory. Just as a computer can only hold so much information in its working memory at a time, so can a brain.
2022-10-0226 min
Tenacity RulesE3 P2 : Jennifer KirchenIn the conclusion of Denise's conversation with stroke survivor, Jennifer Kirchen, Jennifer talks about the type of stroke she suffered and shares a helpful hint for anyone that might be experiencing a stroke.
2022-07-1220 minTenacity RulesE3 P1 : Jennifer KirchenAccording to the CDC, stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and can happen to anyone at any time. Nearly 12 years ago, Denise's guest, Jennifer Kirchen, suffered a stroke at the age of 36. In part one, Jennifer talks about her career in the adult protective services industry and what happened on that fateful day in 2010 that changed her life forever.
2022-07-0521 minAngela Watson's Truth for TeachersEP230 Your most powerful tool for creating a respectful, inclusive class culture (with Jennifer Brinkemeyer)If you've assumed class meetings wouldn't work for your grade level or you don't have time, this conversation with teacher Jennifer Brinkmeyer will be absolutely transformative! How we start the school year communicates who we believe students are and how we expect students will act. You can co-construct community and rules with students through a weekly ritual dedicated to connecting with one another, anticipating the group's ongoing needs, and solving problems. This pro-active approach was foundational to creating a sense of community in my own PreK, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade classrooms, and in Jennifer's 7...
2021-08-1532 min
The Book Love Foundation PodcastHow Teachers Can Be Leaders - Season 1, Episode 6Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning.Subscribe in iTunesDonate to the Book Love FoundationEpisode 6 Show NotesWe're going to talk about leadership in teaching, but maybe not in the way you think. In the words of Sadie Nardini, Becoming a master takes stubbornness, dedication, and focus. And it starts right now. Transformation was, is, and always will be a DIY–a do-it-yourself process. I was struck by how muc...
2016-04-0428 min
The Book Love Foundation PodcastConnecting Students to Books - Season 1, Episode 3Welcome to Season 1, Episode 3 of The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning.Subscribe in iTunesDonate to the Book Love FoundationEpisode 3 Show NotesYou can learn more about the Book Love Foundation at booklovefoundation.org, where you can also make a donation. 100% of the money you give to the Book Love Foundation puts books into classrooms. Applications were due on March 1, and this year we received 140 from across the United States and Canada. I've only just...
2016-03-0729 min