Diverse Learning in Schools

With a focus on diverse learning, we offer you mini-workshops, tips, and resources to help teachers meet all students where they are and engage them to learn more!

#66 Music Lesson Spotlight Scottish Dance Music 10/24/2020

#66 Music Lesson Spotlight Scottish Dance Music Go through a super engaging music lesson plan with me, Jenny Licko as I share my expertise on Scottish music. I’ve taught this lesson hundreds of time and it’s one of those no fail, super rewarding lessons to teach. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/16528610

#65 Reading Lesson for Scottish Culture - Peter Pan 09/30/2020

#65 Reading Lesson for Scottish Culture - Peter Pan Using a children's classic story is a great way to engage students because they already know a lot about the story! You are speaking their language! Peter Pan was written by Scottish Born James M. Barrie and how he came to write Peter Pan is really fun! This lesson focused on character traits, setting, and characters! This is a fun one! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/16221383

#64 Scottish Reading Lesson Spotlight: The Selkie 09/10/2020

#64 Scottish Reading Lesson Spotlight: The Selkie We share a lesson plan idea about a Scottish mythical creature called the Selkie. The lesson is great for sequence of events, understanding conflict and resolution and the creative writing process...Plus it's super cool! Do you know what a Selkie is? /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/15964889

Lesson Spotlight Scottish Instrumental Music 08/17/2020

Lesson Spotlight Scottish Instrumental Music I’m going through one of my favorite 4th grade music lesson plans step by step and giving you the lesson plan to download and access to the lesson for remote learners!!! Yep, you get it all - one stop shop - except it’s FREE. The Scottish Highland Bagpipe is a part of this lesson, but so are other instruments such as the Celtic drum (Bodhran), fiddle, accordion, and the voice! This lesson reinforces elements of time signature, how rhythms and sounds send signals, dance, and history. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/15648104

Cultural Folklore 08/10/2020

Cultural Folklore Finding culturally diverse resources to use in your classroom can be a challenge. I love using Folklore because there is just so much you can do with these legends, stories, and myths. In this episode, I give you a folktale you can use in your class that comes from Brazilian culture. You can also get the full lesson created for your classroom and for remote learners! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/15553664

#61 Integration – How to teach about cultural diversity 07/23/2020

#61 Integration – How to teach about cultural diversity www.scotlandintheclass.com /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/15327500

#60 Part III Resources - How to teach about cultural diversity 07/13/2020

#60 Part III Resources - How to teach about cultural diversity In Part III of our mini workshop series on How to teach about cultural diversity, we are solving the problem of how to find resources for your cultural celebrations. We want to save you time by telling you exactly where you can start your cultural resource search! Get all the links and resources mentioned in the podcast on the Cultural Classroom blog here: /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/15186959

#59 How to teach about cultural diversity part II 07/06/2020

#59 How to teach about cultural diversity part II Part two of 'How to teach about cultural diversity in your classroom' naturally. This week we are focusing on mindset so that you can objectively identify your own biases before you can celebrate all cultures. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/15099686

#58 How to teach about Cultural Diversity the natural way 06/26/2020

#58 How to teach about Cultural Diversity the natural way Teaching about cultural diversity should an integrated part of your teaching. It starts with connecting culturally to your students and modeling how to make those cultural connections. Only then can you expect your students to open their hearts to other cultures. This 4 part series comes complete with a free blueprint on how to get there with your class! Grab the download at theculturalclassroom.com /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/14983805

#57 Celebrate Black Culture 06/09/2020

#57 Celebrate Black Culture I don’t know exactly what to say about Black Lives Matter. I want to have the "right" thing to say, but I don’t know what that is. I am not black and so I don’t know what it feels like to be black. But I still feel deeply about treating everyone equally and celebrating the beauty in all people regardless of the color of their skin. What is do know and believe is that an educator's response to this should be out of love and respect. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/14761259

#56 Standards Based Household Chores 05/30/2020

#56 Standards Based Household Chores Parents are juggling so much while kids are learning from home! Between the housework, cooking, keeping their kids engaged in schoolwork, being parents, managing their own career obligations, and not to mention any self-care. It's hard. As teachers, we know how to integrate. So there is no reason why we can't help parents by taking some of the weight off of their shoulders with chores. Learn all about it in this week's episode! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/14626148

#55 Discover Heritage 05/17/2020

#55 Discover Heritage Students are at home and learning more than ever about their family! This is a great time to encourage a stronger family bond and to learn more about one's heritage! Get your hands on a free download to use with your student interviews! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/14452448

#54 Home Learning Time Capsule 05/11/2020

#54 Home Learning Time Capsule As we get deeper into distant learning, we recognize how vital the 'home learning' aspect is. With elementary students, we are relying on parental support in their busy schedules. By providing engaging student learning activities that integrate into SEL and fit naturally in a home environment we may see more success and more engagement. Check out this week's distant learning activity. The gratitude time capsule. www.respectingdiversityintheclass.com/54 /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/14364902

#53 Accept the change, It's our new culture 05/05/2020

#53 Accept the change, It's our new culture Accepting change - especially when you don't know how it will affect your life - is VERY difficult. However, it's needed to grow. This episode will focus on what you can hold on to and how you can grow and move forward as a teacher. Our new culture looks and feels different for students, teachers and parents. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/14291447

#52 Is Zoom safe for your school? 04/09/2020

#52 Is Zoom safe for your school? This week's episode will give you the facts about using Zoom with your school so that you can make an informed decision about this online meeting room. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/13920506

#51 Solutions for the reality of distant learning 03/31/2020

#51 Solutions for the reality of distant learning Providing solutions for teachers during the distant learning phase, this episode gives some very practical and helpful advice to see results with your students. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/13782908

#50 How to thrive in times of disruption 03/20/2020

#50 How to thrive in times of disruption In today’s episode I'm sharing 4 tips on how to THRIVE during times of disruption. We are facing a moment in time where we are feeling insecure and out of control. I want to help you take back control of your life. This is something we all need right now. So let’s unite and figure this out together. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/13630427

#49 Brazilian Samba Percussion 03/09/2020

#49 Brazilian Samba Percussion Learn all about the rhythms, feel and instruments of Brazilian samba percussion! Special guest Daniel Gohn from Sao Paulo Brazil explains to us how to develop an authentic samba sound with a music class. www.respectingdiversityintheclass.com/49 /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/13469510

#48 Brazilian Carnaval 02/18/2020

#48 Brazilian Carnaval Learn about the history of Brazilian Carnaval with Manuela Green from Rio de Janeiro., Brazil. She shares the history, the meaning, and what Carnaval is like today! All the downloads and resources from episode #47 are at www.respectingdiversityintheclass.com/48 /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/13200179

#47 Teaching with Irish Folklore 02/11/2020

#47 Teaching with Irish Folklore Irish folktales were passed down orally for many many years and many of these stories were in their native language of Gaelic - which most people refer to as Irish. The oral tradition has played a huge role in Irish culture with storytelling and music. You will learn about various Irish Fairies and folkloric tales to use in your classroom for St. Patrick’s Day. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/13101800

#46 How to handle ethical dilemmas with your students. 02/03/2020

#46 How to handle ethical dilemmas with your students. https://respectingdiversityintheclass.com/46/ /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12997847

#45 Teaching can be a lot like Marketing! 01/26/2020

#45 Teaching can be a lot like Marketing! How teaching can be a lot like marketing! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12887672

#44 Finding Student Superpowers 01/20/2020

#44 Finding Student Superpowers Why finding each and every student’s superpower important for you and your classroom. This episode gives you a free template and teaches you how to use it in your classroom to find the superpowers of each child. You will also learn why this is so crucial for learning, how it will make your life as a teacher better and we give you 3 ways to stay committed to decisions! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12802907

#43 Inquiry based learning with the PYP 01/11/2020

#43 Inquiry based learning with the PYP Inquiry-based learning is a proven strategy for success with students. The IB Organization understands this well. Their Primary Years Program offers schools a framework in which to teach based on inquiry-based learning using 6 themes of inquiry. Learn with our special guest Shannon McMahon as she clarifies what the IB program in elementary schools is all about! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12698813

BONUS Episode 1 01/08/2020

BONUS Episode 1 A group of international moms start up an impromptu convo about life changes, traditions, and meanings. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12659570

#42 Ireland: What is Nollaig na mBan? 01/06/2020

#42 Ireland: What is Nollaig na mBan? Get lots of free resources from this week’s podcast for teachers who will celebrate Irish culture in their classroom. Specifically learn about the Irish Christmas celebration that takes place on January 6th! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12623441

#41 Scottish New Year! Hogmanay 12/30/2019

#41 Scottish New Year! Hogmanay Celebrate the New Year Scottish Style with Hogmanay! In this week’s episode you learn about five Scottish Hogmanay traditions. There are also free downloads available for you to use in your classroom to celebrate the way the Scottish celebrate New Years. /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12559778

#40 Korea - An International Festive Season 12/23/2019

#40 Korea - An International Festive Season Continuing the mini-series on International Festive celebrations, today we are learning about Korea with my Korean friend Lisa! What are the Korean customs, traditions, and meanings around the holiday season? /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12358286

#39 Spain - An International Festive Season 12/17/2019

#39 Spain - An International Festive Season The holiday traditions in Spain are both surprising and unique! What does poop have to do with Christmas? Our guest today from Catalonia can tell you! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12350972

#38 Argentina - International Festive Season 12/13/2019

#38 Argentina - International Festive Season Wouldn’t it be great to really know how people in other parts of the world celebrate Christmas and New Year? Our guest interview with Valeria from Argentina shares with us what types of special traditions and foods are celebrated this time of year! /episode/index/show/thecelticclassroom/id/12350546

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