Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers 167. UNPOPULAR OPINIONS: BACK TO SCHOOL
Aug 31, 2023
In this episode, the hosts share their unpopular opinions on the back-to-school season. They discuss the challenges of being prepared and separating unrealistic expectations from realistic goals. They also question the effectiveness of icebreakers in building community among students. The hosts talk about the exhaustion that comes with going back to school and introduce a new segment called 'Teacher Ask'. They share their unpopular opinions on the importance of syllabi and debate the practice of taking writing samples at the beginning of the school year.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unpopular Opinions about Back-to-School
01:59 • 12min
Questioning the Effectiveness of Icebreakers in the Classroom
14:21 • 7min
Exhaustion and Unpopular Opinions
21:40 • 7min
Unpopular opinions and the importance of syllabi
28:59 • 5min
The Debate over Writing Samples
33:54 • 6min
Ratings, Previews, and Thank Yous
39:35 • 3min