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Kats & Kids

by Bradley Benson and Roger Ziemann

How To Self-Improvement

Season 2

Time to Reconnect Workshop Week

How do you spice-up workshop week. Don't get burned out with meetings and prep. Take some breaks, reconnect with colleagues. Get outside. Check out our YouTube video of this episode: https://youtu.be/fVfzX_dy0J8?si=Z73EZeBYTYCl04AF

Season 1

Take'm Outside

Our final episode of season one and our first video episode.Taking your students outside to switch things up. Make it purposeful. Set the expectations up the day before. This episode also tackles some of the fears of taking a class out side and how to minimize issues. UYoutube: https://youtu.be/LTDbbbXz9Mo?si=PdDCq-GSUm22WHie

Give Me A Break

We're trying our fist Video Podcast. TO Watch the Video version tune into our NEW!!!! You Tube Channel or go to this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyowyjlvzruBuKNiEpj56OwYzxGMsxcxe Today we discuss teacher regression How to prevent teacher regression while still taking a summer break to rejuvenate.

Don't Be A Tea Kettle

Approach students as fellow human beings. Be aware of both the teacher and the student frame of mind before throwing the hammer down. Roger says: "You can catch a lot of bees with cow shit." So if you don't want to be stung, don't cast your frustration onto others.

Listening to Students part 3: Something at Home is Impacting Them

Episode 3 of our 3 part series about working with a student who confides in you. You have experienced a change in a students performance, attitude, attentiveness or lack of caring. You may pick up on some cues that something is not right. They may be struggling with something. They may even come to you at let you know about the stress they may be under out side of the school environment. Our hosts will be discussing how to listen to students who confide in you. As educators, it is important to listen to students but also know when to direct the student so someone in with more training. How do you get someone else involved and help the student to continue to feel supported? They will give some suggestions on maintaining your boundary as the classroom instructor.

Listening to Students part 2: Student Talks to You About Another Teacher

Episode 2 of our 3 part series. When you have built a safe environment in the classroom and a good relationship with students they may come to you with a problem or ask for advice. Roger and Brad will be discussing how to listen to students who confide in you. As educators, it is important to listen to students but also know when to direct the student so someone in with more training. How do you get someone else involved and help the student to continue to feel supported? They will give some suggestions on maintaining your boundary as the classroom instructor.

Listening to Students part 1: Cyber Bullying

In the next 3 episodes, Roger and Brad will be discussing how to listen to students who confide in you. They will give some suggestions on when you may be getting into deep and who to guide the student to for more expert support. In this episode they will discuss the topic of bullying or getting picked on through electronic means.

Beyond Your Subject_Making Subtle Connections

Smiling in the hall. Asking people how they are in the teachers lounge or print room may help you connect with people even if it makes you uncomfortable.

Be Old And Teach But DO NOT Be And OLD Teacher

"Old Teacher" can be young in years but Ancient in how they interact with Kids. This episode explores how being approachable and person can help improve effectiveness with students.

Change It Up

Change It Up When the semester gets long Challenge yourself To Try something New Change it up Switch things up for a day or two Challenge yourself Break up the winter blues Challenge yourself Make a few things bright

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