À PROPOS DE CET ÉPISODE
In this episode of the Powered Up Podcast, Ken Ehrmann speaks with De'Shawn Washington, the 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, about the importance of executive functioning skills in education. They discuss De'Shawn's journey into teaching, the strategies he employs to teach organization and time management, and the significance of feedback and peer review in the writing process. The conversation also touches on the challenges of grading writing, the need for reflection in learning, and innovative practices that foster community in the classroom. De'Shawn emphasizes the role of teachers as models of learning and the importance of building relationships with students to enhance their educational experience.
Takeaways
- Invest time in teaching executive functioning skills.
- Feedback should be an ongoing process, not just at the end.
- Building community in the classroom is essential for student engagement.
- Teachers should model learning for their students.
- Peer review can enhance writing skills and foster collaboration.
- Grading writing is subjective and should involve student input.
- Creating spaces for discussions helps resolve conflicts.
- Small group instruction is critical for targeted learning.
- Reflection is key to personal and professional growth in teaching.
- Teachers should embrace their role as learners alongside their students.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to De'Shawn Washington
04:35 Journey into Education and Personal Growth
08:57 Teaching Executive Functioning Skills
15:46 Building Interdependence in Learning
23:02 Feedback: Supportive vs. Constructive
28:47 Grading Writing: A Collaborative Approach
39:08 The Importance of Reflection in Teaching
44:24 Strategies for Effective Writing Feedback
48:42 Innovative Approaches to Writing Conferences
52:17 Creating a Positive Classroom Environment
55:27 Embracing the Role of a Learner
57:25 Building Community Through Empathy Circles
01:01:26 Connecting with Educators and Changemakers
