Episodes

Dec. 19, 2019

Planning Powerful Instruction

Planning Powerful Instruction is a guide for transforming student outcomes through instructional planning. Its a seven-step framework that gives teachers techniques proven to help students develop insight and understanding. Join host Tanya Baker for a conversation with authors Jeff Wilhelm, Rachel Bear, and Adam Fachler. Guests Jeff Wilhelm, Professor of English Education, Boise State University Rachel Bear, Senior Program Associate, National Writing Project Adam Fachler, Education Consultan...
Dec. 19, 2019

Planning Powerful Instruction

Planning Powerful Instruction is a guide for transforming student outcomes through instructional planning. Its a seven-step framework that gives teachers techniques proven to help students develop insight and understanding. Join host Tanya Baker for a conversation with authors Jeff Wilhelm, Rachel Bear, and Adam Fachler. Guests Jeff Wilhelm, Professor of English Education, Boise State University Rachel Bear, Senior Program Associate, National Writing Project Adam Fachler, Education Consultan...
Dec. 19, 2019

Planning Powerful Instruction

Planning Powerful Instruction is a guide for transforming student outcomes through instructional planning. Its a seven-step framework that gives teachers techniques proven to help students develop insight and understanding. Join host Tanya Baker for a conversation with authors Jeff Wilhelm, Rachel Bear, and Adam Fachler. Guests Jeff Wilhelm, Professor of English Education, Boise State University Rachel Bear, Senior Program Associate, National Writing Project Adam Fachler, Education Consultan...
Dec. 9, 2019

Science in the Park

Join host Christina Cantrill for a discussion with participants of Science in the Park, a project that brought NWP teachers and NPS park rangers together to plan and implement programming that welcomes young people and their families into national parks to play with and learn science together. Science in the Park was funded through one-year spark grant from the Joan Ganz Cooney Foundation and is part of their Families Learning Across Boundaries work. Guests Cris Constantine, Education Program ...
Dec. 9, 2019

Science in the Park

Join host Christina Cantrill for a discussion with participants of Science in the Park, a project that brought NWP teachers and NPS park rangers together to plan and implement programming that welcomes young people and their families into national parks to play with and learn science together. Science in the Park was funded through one-year spark grant from the Joan Ganz Cooney Foundation and is part of their Families Learning Across Boundaries work. Guests Cris Constantine, Education Program ...
Dec. 9, 2019

Science in the Park

Join host Christina Cantrill for a discussion with participants of Science in the Park, a project that brought NWP teachers and NPS park rangers together to plan and implement programming that welcomes young people and their families into national parks to play with and learn science together. Science in the Park was funded through one-year spark grant from the Joan Ganz Cooney Foundation and is part of their Families Learning Across Boundaries work. Guests Cris Constantine, Education Program ...
Dec. 2, 2019

Marginal Syllabus 2019-20 (December)—Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Reimagining the Canon for Racial Justice

As part of our close study of "Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Reimagining the Canon for Racial Justice," guest readers Latrice Ferguson and Christopher Rogers joined the Marginal Syllabus team to talk about the article with this month’s partner authors, Mario Worlds and Henry “Cody” Miller. Worlds’ and Millers’ writing surfaces the importance of rethinking text selection as a means of critiquing racial hierarchy in the curricular canon and dismantling white supremacy. This discussion is part of ...
Dec. 2, 2019

Marginal Syllabus 2019-20 (December)—Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Reimagining the Canon for Racial Justice

As part of our close study of "Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Reimagining the Canon for Racial Justice," guest readers Latrice Ferguson and Christopher Rogers joined the Marginal Syllabus team to talk about the article with this month’s partner authors, Mario Worlds and Henry “Cody” Miller. Worlds’ and Millers’ writing surfaces the importance of rethinking text selection as a means of critiquing racial hierarchy in the curricular canon and dismantling white supremacy. This discussion is part of ...
Dec. 2, 2019

Marginal Syllabus 2019-20 (December)—Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Reimagining the Canon for Racial Justice

As part of our close study of "Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Reimagining the Canon for Racial Justice," guest readers Latrice Ferguson and Christopher Rogers joined the Marginal Syllabus team to talk about the article with this month’s partner authors, Mario Worlds and Henry “Cody” Miller. Worlds’ and Millers’ writing surfaces the importance of rethinking text selection as a means of critiquing racial hierarchy in the curricular canon and dismantling white supremacy. This discussion is part of ...
Nov. 4, 2019

Marginal Syllabus 2019-20 (November)—Whiteness is a White Problem: Whiteness in English Education

Author Samuel Jaye Tanner joins us to talk about his article, "Whiteness is a White Problem: Whiteness in English Education." Our guests discuss how white people in an American context have problems with race that are distinct from the racism people of color experience, and how white English educators can rethink their roles in dismantling white supremacy. This discussion launches the second iteration of LEARN, a Marginal Syllabus co-developed with the National Writing Project (NWP) and the Nat...
Nov. 4, 2019

Marginal Syllabus 2019-20 (November)—Whiteness is a White Problem: Whiteness in English Education

Author Samuel Jaye Tanner joins us to talk about his article, "Whiteness is a White Problem: Whiteness in English Education." Our guests discuss how white people in an American context have problems with race that are distinct from the racism people of color experience, and how white English educators can rethink their roles in dismantling white supremacy. This discussion launches the second iteration of LEARN, a Marginal Syllabus co-developed with the National Writing Project (NWP) and the Nat...
Nov. 4, 2019

Marginal Syllabus 2019-20 (November)—Whiteness is a White Problem: Whiteness in English Education

Author Samuel Jaye Tanner joins us to talk about his article, "Whiteness is a White Problem: Whiteness in English Education." Our guests discuss how white people in an American context have problems with race that are distinct from the racism people of color experience, and how white English educators can rethink their roles in dismantling white supremacy. This discussion launches the second iteration of LEARN, a Marginal Syllabus co-developed with the National Writing Project (NWP) and the Nat...
Oct. 24, 2019

Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development

Listen to this episode of NWP Radio for a discussion with Vicki Collet, co-director of the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project and author of Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development. For those that will be at NCTE in Baltimore in November, Vicki will have a book-signing at the Teachers College Press table in the exhibit hall on Friday, November 22, from 12:00p–12:30p. Guest Vicki Collet, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Arkansas; ...
Oct. 24, 2019

Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development

Listen to this episode of NWP Radio for a discussion with Vicki Collet, co-director of the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project and author of Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development. For those that will be at NCTE in Baltimore in November, Vicki will have a book-signing at the Teachers College Press table in the exhibit hall on Friday, November 22, from 12:00p–12:30p. Guest Vicki Collet, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Arkansas; ...
Oct. 24, 2019

Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development

Listen to this episode of NWP Radio for a discussion with Vicki Collet, co-director of the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project and author of Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development. For those that will be at NCTE in Baltimore in November, Vicki will have a book-signing at the Teachers College Press table in the exhibit hall on Friday, November 22, from 12:00p–12:30p. Guest Vicki Collet, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Arkansas; ...
Oct. 18, 2019

Action Research for English Language Arts Teachers

Action Research for English Language Arts Teachers by Mary Buckelew and Janice Ewing was inspired by colleagues and students, and began with their local Writing Project site's blog. Join NWP Radio for a discussion with the authors about how they view inquiry as a key element in their mission as educators, and share some protocols and models for teacher inquiry. Mary and Janice will also be the keynote speakers for the NWP brunch at NCTE in November. Guests Mary Buckelew, Professor of English, ...
Oct. 18, 2019

Action Research for English Language Arts Teachers

Action Research for English Language Arts Teachers by Mary Buckelew and Janice Ewing was inspired by colleagues and students, and began with their local Writing Project site's blog. Join NWP Radio for a discussion with the authors about how they view inquiry as a key element in their mission as educators, and share some protocols and models for teacher inquiry. Mary and Janice will also be the keynote speakers for the NWP brunch at NCTE in November. Guests Mary Buckelew, Professor of English, ...
Oct. 18, 2019

Action Research for English Language Arts Teachers

Action Research for English Language Arts Teachers by Mary Buckelew and Janice Ewing was inspired by colleagues and students, and began with their local Writing Project site's blog. Join NWP Radio for a discussion with the authors about how they view inquiry as a key element in their mission as educators, and share some protocols and models for teacher inquiry. Mary and Janice will also be the keynote speakers for the NWP brunch at NCTE in November. Guests Mary Buckelew, Professor of English, ...
Oct. 11, 2019

Write Out 2019: Explore, Create, Connect

Our guests introduce us to Write Out 2019—what it is, where it takes place, what to expect, and how you can participate throughout this unique two-week experience that runs October 13-27. Guests Chris Constatine, National Park Service, Northeast Regional Office Bethany Silva, Director, Community Literacy Center; University of New Hampshire Amber Kirkendall, Park Ranger, Homestead National Monument of America; Beatrice, NE Susan Cook, Chief of Interpretation and Education, Niobrara National ...
Oct. 11, 2019

Write Out 2019: Explore, Create, Connect

Our guests introduce us to Write Out 2019—what it is, where it takes place, what to expect, and how you can participate throughout this unique two-week experience that runs October 13-27. Guests Chris Constatine, National Park Service, Northeast Regional Office Bethany Silva, Director, Community Literacy Center; University of New Hampshire Amber Kirkendall, Park Ranger, Homestead National Monument of America; Beatrice, NE Susan Cook, Chief of Interpretation and Education, Niobrara National ...
Oct. 11, 2019

Write Out 2019: Explore, Create, Connect

Our guests introduce us to Write Out 2019—what it is, where it takes place, what to expect, and how you can participate throughout this unique two-week experience that runs October 13-27. Guests Chris Constatine, National Park Service, Northeast Regional Office Bethany Silva, Director, Community Literacy Center; University of New Hampshire Amber Kirkendall, Park Ranger, Homestead National Monument of America; Beatrice, NE Susan Cook, Chief of Interpretation and Education, Niobrara National ...
Oct. 4, 2019

A Student's Guide to Academic and Professional Writing in Education

Listen to our interview with the authors of A Students Guide to Academic and Professional Writing in Education, a handbook that helps educators write for the rhetorical situations they will face as students of education. Their book provides clear and helpful advice for responding to the varying contexts, audiences, and purposes that arise in many educational settings. Guests Katie Arosteguy, Lecturer in the University Writing Program, UC Davis Brenda Rinard, Lecturer in the University Writing...
Oct. 4, 2019

A Student's Guide to Academic and Professional Writing in Education

Listen to our interview with the authors of A Students Guide to Academic and Professional Writing in Education, a handbook that helps educators write for the rhetorical situations they will face as students of education. Their book provides clear and helpful advice for responding to the varying contexts, audiences, and purposes that arise in many educational settings. Guests Katie Arosteguy, Lecturer in the University Writing Program, UC Davis Brenda Rinard, Lecturer in the University Writing...
Oct. 4, 2019

A Student's Guide to Academic and Professional Writing in Education

Listen to our interview with the authors of A Students Guide to Academic and Professional Writing in Education, a handbook that helps educators write for the rhetorical situations they will face as students of education. Their book provides clear and helpful advice for responding to the varying contexts, audiences, and purposes that arise in many educational settings. Guests Katie Arosteguy, Lecturer in the University Writing Program, UC Davis Brenda Rinard, Lecturer in the University Writing...