Episode 9- Audio Blog- "West Loop Wonderings" - Chicago Pt. 3
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
Release Date: 11/29/2018
Episode 10- Audio Blog- "How I Gained a Student's Perspective Through Knitting"
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
A frustrating experience leads to a reflective "aha" moment about student perspective.
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Episode 9- Audio Blog- "West Loop Wonderings" - Chicago Pt. 3
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
Our final days in Chicago give time for reflection and time to reenergize. Thinking about the growth mindset characteristic of flexibility, trying out a new kind of latte, and being stumped by a seemingly random gathering of people.
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Episode 8 - Audio Blog- "Another Slice of Chicago's Artistic Pie"- Chicago Pt. 2
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
A trip to Chicago opened our eyes to all the ways that the arts are on display and celebrated. From the subtleties of the city to the concrete examples in the museums, art abounds in Chicago. Hear about the second part of our trip here!
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Episode 7- Audio Blog- "An Artful Experience in the Second City"- Chicago Pt. 1
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
A trip to Chicago opened our eyes to all the ways that the arts are on display and celebrated. From the subtleties of the city to the concrete examples in the museums, art abounds in Chicago. Hear about the first part of our trip here!
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Episode 6- Chicago Teacher Interview with Camille Baum- NBCT Middle School Special Education Teacher
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
First interview of the podcast! Listen in as I ask a Nationally Board Certified (NBCT) middle school special education teacher, (who has spent two decades in the classroom) about her experience in Finland (she was on my trip!), her observations of our U.S. education over the past 20 years, and how her school year has been since returning from Finland!
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Episode 5- Audio Blog- Finland- Days 5 & 6 "Finland Finale Leads to Brainstorming Beginnings"
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
Collaborative versus competitive schools, more observations on our second comprehensive school tour and reflections on "What Now?" with my Finland trip complete.
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Episode 4- Audio Blog- Finland- Day 4 "Modernity in Antiquity"
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
An eye-opening tour of a comprehensive 1st-9th-grade Finnish school. A United States teacher's reflection on the blend of traditional and innovative curriculum witnessed on the tour.
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Episode 3- Audio Blog- Finland- Day 3 "Simplicity, Play, & Learning in a Child-centered Way"
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
The day that I have been anticipating... the early childhood education center tour! A glimpse into the early childhood education practices and goals of the Finnish school system.
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Episode 2- Audio Blog- Finland- Day 2 "Finland 101: Learning Through Experience"
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
Reflections from my second day as a United States teacher visiting a Finnish vocational school and learning about the history and progression of the Finnish school system, overall.
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Bridges, Beats, & Brains: Episode 1- Audio Blog- Finland- Day 1 "Solo and So Not Fluent"
Bridges, Brains, & Beats podcast
A glimpse into my time in Finland. The first day brought a wide range of emotions and revelations. Did I make a mistake coming all the way to Finland?
info_outlineOur final days in Chicago give time for reflection and time to reenergize. Thinking about the growth mindset characteristic of flexibility, trying out a new kind of latte, and being stumped by a seemingly random gathering of people.