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Teacher Tactics: High school teaching strategies

Teacher Tactics: High school teaching strategies

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33 Episodes
Become a better high school teacher with strategies to stress less, save time, be creative, and feel more confident in your classroom. Teachers Colin Dodds and Michelle Davis take you through quick, impactful tactics, including getting started in September, classroom management, games, activities, lesson planning, assessment, evaluation, tests, dealing with difficult students, working with colleagues and parents, and self-care.
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Episodes
33 Episodes
TT033 How to ask for teacher feedback (Grade the Grader)
6min

In this minisode, Colin discusses a few ways to get valuable feedback about your teaching practice, including a few ways to get useful feedback from your students. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT032 Why 100% is important for classroom management (Unanimous)
4min

In this minisode, Colin reviews the importance of “all-in” compliance with classroom management, and a few examples where it’s particularly important. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT031 The power of a critical viewing journal (Everyone’s a Critic)
4min

In this minisode, Colin talks about the value of critique-based journaling, and how it can be an easy and effective way to get your students to exercise higher-level thinking skills about your subject. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT030 How to set up individualized assessment with no prep (Question Period)
3min

In this minisode, Colin goes over a super-simple way to set up a way to do individualized assessment or review for your students. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT029 Two name games to improve class cohesion (Name of the Game)
5min

You might be surprised to know that your students might notknow each other's names. In this minisode, Colin discusses two fun name games to improve class community and cohesion. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT028 How to encourage student questions (Flip the Script)
4min

In this minisode, Colin discusses a way to flip the script and put the responsibility of a lesson on the teacher, making students more comfortable asking for help. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT027 How to get an extra burst of motivation (10 Minute Miracle)
4min

In this minisode, Colin discusses a simple and easy technique that you can use for your students (or your own) motivation. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT026 How to deal with phones in the classroom (Phony Problems)
5min

In this week's minisode, Colin discusses the pros and cons of dealing with phone distractions - and his favourite response that's quick, simple, and even kind of fun. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT025 How to make a free teacher website in 5 minutes (Put It Online)
14min

You can quickly and easily make a free teacher website in less than 5 minutes. Colin and Michelle talk about the usefulness of a teacher website, and a couple of options for making one (no coding required!) Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

TT024 How to pick a Learning Management System (Your Online Assistant)
16min

Looking for a Learning Management System like Edmodo or Google Classroom but don’t know where to start? Michelle and Colin go over popular LMS options and the reasons why you should try one. Read the show notes and join our mailing list: https://www.teachertactics.com Send us your questions or suggestions: hello@teachertactics.com Subscribe on iTunes:https://www.teachertactics.com/itunes Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.teachertactics.com/stitcher Podcast RSS Feed:http://teachertactics.libsyn.com/rss

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