MBTP - Nature Talks Podcast 16: Connecting to the Environment with Kath Murdoch
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In this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with well-known consultant and educator, Kath Murdoch. Kath is a celebrated author and inquiry-based education thinker, but she is also a passionate environmentalist and lover of all things nature. Kath talks about sparking curiosity through nature, but also about how we need much deeper connections and understandings of the environment in order to make lasting and meaningful change. To protect the natural world we need to grow deep-rooted personal connections to it. Listen and SUBSCRIBE to the Nature Talks Podcast - the Environmental Education...
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Making Better Teachers Podcast 30: Surprise and a NEW Podcast!
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It's been almost 3 years since episode 29! What happened? Find out more from Host Kevin O'Shea. Also find out about the NEW education podcast, the Nature Talks Podcast. Come over and SUBSCRIBE to this new amazing education podcast with inspirational guests. The Nature Talks Podcast -- Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Google Podcasts: Facebook: Twitter:
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MBTP 29 - Finding a New and Fantastic Job
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It's hiring season. What can I do to stand out from the crowd? What are the do's and dont's of interviewing and recruiting in the teaching world. This week we talk to international school Principal Harish Kanabar about the administrator's view of the yearly recruitment cycle.
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MBTP 28: Learning About Leardership - with Joshua Stamper
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What makes an effective leader? How does one transition from a classroom to a leadership role? This week we chat with podcaster and educational leader, Joshua Stamper. Joshua talks about his journey from classroom teacher to educational leader at a school in the United States. He also discusses his podcast, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast as well as the many inspirational guests he has had on his show.
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MBTP 27: Living a Life of Science with Tia Luker-Putra
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How do you shake up a school's science curriculum and make it more meaningful and fun? How do you get more girls involved in STEM and STEAM? How do you help other educators become more skilled in teaching science? How do you make real-world and hands-on science connections? This week we chat with international educator Tia Luker-Putra. She is an innovative and exciting science teacher based in Shanghai, China.
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MBTP 26: Inspire Citizens
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Who is reshaping education in a time when we need it? Who is impacting educators and students around the world at a time when the world is in need of help? Inspire Citizens are! We chat with Steve Sostak and Aaron Moniz from inspirecitizens.org. They cohosted the Shekou SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Summit in Shenzhen, China. We got to chat in person and what they do and how they are reshaping education.
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MBTP 25 - Bringing Podcasting Into the Classroom
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How can we amplify student voice and teach a large number of communication, organizational and technology skills? Easy... Bring podcasting into your school! This week we chat with Eugene Leonard about how he developed a podcasting program at his school. You'll learn how he did it, how you can and more about his own personal podcast!
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MBTP 24 - SDG Summit
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What is the upcoming Shekou SDG Summit? This week we talk to Nathan Lill, Associate Principal at Shekou International School about his role in organizing the upcoming summit to teach and inspire educators and students about the Sustainable Development Goals. Who will be at the summit? Why is it so important to hold an event like this and what will the future hold?
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MBTP 23 - Season 2 Begins
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In Episode 23, Season 2 of the Making Better Teachers Podcast kicks off. Host Kevin O'Shea talks about why the podcast was quiet during the summer months and where it will be going during season 2.
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MBTP 22: Teaching Science and Bugs & Stuff
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What's it like to teach science and conservation to both adults and children? This week we chat with Cari Ritzenthaler, co-host of the Bugs & Stuff podcast. She is a scientist, adjunct instructor and works in an elementary school in the United States. Cari also co-hosts the Bugs & Stuff Podcast, a show all about insects, conservation and science.
info_outlineWhat challenges have you faced in the classroom that changed you as a person and the way you teach? In this bonus episode, Kevin shares a story about how a challenging student made him a better educator. Some podcast news as well! The MBTP is now part of the VoicED Radio Network ..... amazing content all about education! We now have a Facebook Page as well! Go and LIKE IT!
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