Teacher Table
by Brittany Ward and Lori-Ann Bayda
Teacher Table is a podcast created by two teachers. Its goal is to empower teachers to use their voice and share their concerns.
Podcast episodes
Season 1
Episode 8: Getting Outside Outdoor Education
Jordan Holmen is a former student of outdoor education and is currently an outdoor education teacher. In this episode Jordan talks about his love of the outdoors and the many benefits it has for students. He also offers ideas for teachers who may be hesitant in taking their students learning outside. Resources mentioned: Let Them Be Eaten by Bears: A Fearless Guide to Taking Our Kids into the Great Outdoors by Peter Brown Hoffmeister, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous WisdomScienctific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.
Episode 7: Arts Education Benefits of Music & Visual Arts in Education
Arts Education is oftentimes one of the first areas to be cut when school divisions have to make difficult decisions. In this episode Kayleigh Skomoroski and Jennifer Brown, two passionate Arts Education educators share with us the importance of arts education for our students and throughout our lives.
Episode 6: Playtime-Play-based Learning
Our third and final series of episodes focuses on important areas of education that are often viewed as extras, however we hope these three episodes profile why these “extras” should become more mainstream. Kami Karokochuk is a play based learning specialist. Kami shares with us why play is crucial to teaching effectively and across all grades. Resources: The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages by Jed Dearybury & Dr. Julie Jones, Joyful Learning in the Early Year and Math by Deanna McLennen, Dr. Stuart Brown and the Play Institute
Episode 4: Educational Support Teachers-The Joys and Challenges
In this episode we interview two experienced Educational Support, Special Education or Student Support Services teachers; the title can vary based on school divisions, Sandra Morrisey and Melissa Smith offer a teacher's perspective on the importance of Inclusive Education, how to build connections and the importance of teamwork. Resources mentioned: Jennifer Katz
