The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

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Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology--if it has something to do with teaching, we're talking about it. Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, academic research, and other juicy things you'll never learn in a textbook.

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EduTip 8: Don't take anything personally.

Jan 23, 2022

So many things don't go our way throughout the school day, and if we can learn how to take a step back, to depersonalize these situations, we'll be able to respond rather than react.

You can find full written versions of these tips at cultofpedagogy.com/edutips.

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179: Teachers are barely hanging on. Here's what they need.

Oct 20, 2021

Teachers are saying this is the worst school year ever. In this episode, I'll explore the reasons why, offer some solutions, and also share a few other loosely related thoughts that may or may not help.

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Thanks to CommonLit and Brain Power Academy for sponsoring this episode.

119: "We're a Family" and Other School Norms that Can Cause Burnout

Apr 14, 2019

Is it a reflection of a warm school culture, or a subtle way to get teachers to volunteer more time? If you suspect it's the latter, it's time to push back. In this episode, I talk with Angela Watson, author of the new book Fewer Things Better, about three popular school norms that can ultimately lead to teacher...