Introducing the all-new Educator's Playbook, featuring conversations and practical advice on some of the biggest issues facing K-12 education today. Produced by the Penn Graduate School of Education, and made specifically for teachers, administrators, and counselors, the series is a companion podcast to our popular monthly e-newsletter by the same name. Follow along using #PennGSEPlaybook.
Educator's Playbook
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Introducing the all-new Educator's Playbook, featuring conversations and practical advice on some of the biggest issues facing K-12 education today. Produced by the Penn Graduate School of Education, and made specifically for teachers, administrators, and counselors, the series is a companion podcast to our popular monthly e-newsletter by the same name. Follow along using #PennGSEPlaybook.
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October 17, 2023
Teaching Critical Thinking: Media Literacy and Document-Based Historical Inquiry
<p>Arming students with critical thinking skills is essential in this digital era when screen time dominates and the dissemination of information (and misinformation) is constant. But how, exactly, do we do that?</p><p>In this episode of the Educator’s Playbook podcast, host Kimberly McGlonn taps into two experts to help empower K-12 students and educators to discern, analyze, and evaluate content and information in a never-ending news cycle.</p><p>She speaks first with Megan Fromm of the National Association for Media Literacy Education, an organization at the forefront of raising awareness about the importance of media literacy. Together, they unravel some of the complexities around teaching students to view the digital landscape through a critical lens until dissecting and discerning the content they encounter becomes reflexive. Then Kimberly is joined by #PennGSE associate professor Abby Reisman, who provides additional insight and effective strategies for instilling these essential skills in students. Abby focuses on document-based historical inquiry, a way of studying history where you look at original documents, like letters, diaries or newspaper articles from the past, to better understand and explore historical events and the people involved in them.</p><p>This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of education, critical thinking and the digital world, offering educators tangible strategies and insights to empower the next generation of critical thinkers.</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://namle.net/megan-fromm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Megan Fromm</a>, Education Manager, National Association for Media Literacy Education</li><li><a href="https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/faculty-directory/reisman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abby Reisman</a>, Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education</li></ul><br/><p><strong>NEWSLETTER:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://penng.se/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Educator's Playbook newsletter</a> for ongoing resources and content</li></ul><br/><p><strong>RELATED PLAYBOOKS:</strong></p><ul><li>No. 49: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook49" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to make the most of teaching history online</a></li><li>No. 13: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook13" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Teaching students to think like historians</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://namle.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)</a></li><li><a href="https://newslit.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">News Literacy Project</a></li><li><a href="https://www.projectlooksharp.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Project Look Sharp</a></li><li><a href="https://mediaeducationlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Media Education Lab</a> at the University of Rhode Island</li><li><a href="https://sheg.stanford.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stanford History Education Group</a></li><li><a href="https://ucbhssp.berkeley.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">History-Social Science Project</a> at UC Berkeley</li><li><a href="https://centerx.gseis.ucla.edu/history-geography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UCLA History-Geography Project</a>, part of the <a href="http://chssp.ucdavis.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">California History Social Science Project</a></li></ul><br/>
October 17, 2023
Improving Reading & Math Proficiency: the Mississippi Miracle and Redefining State Standards
<p>Educators are all too familiar with the <a href="https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Assessment of Educational Progress</a>, or NAEP. It's known as the nation's report card– and as a country, our grades are dropping.</p><p>According to NAEP's long-term trend report, students' reading and math scores have declined for the last decade. States have been evaluating and adjusting their policies, curriculum and school schedules in response. On this episode of the Educator's Playbook podcast, host Kimberly McGlonn delves into the complexities and nuances of those changes, and the role teaching standards and innovative policies play in shaping the future. What's working, what isn't – and why?</p><p>Our first guest on this deep dive is Patrick Sexton, head of teacher ed programs at Penn GSE. He talks about how crucial an effective rollout of new standards is for long-term success. Even the most well-intentioned standards will fall short without adequate training for educators. Then we're joined by Mississippi's state literacy director, Kristen Wynn, who shares what they've been doing to radically transform the state's approach over the last decade. She provides valuable insight into what it took to help their students gain proficiency against various factors.</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/faculty-directory/sexton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrick Sexton</a>, Executive Director of Teacher Education Programs, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education</li><li>Kristen Wynn, State Literacy Director (K-12), <a href="https://www.mdek12.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mississippi Department of Education</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>NEWSLETTER:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://penng.se/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Educator's Playbook newsletter</a> for ongoing resources and content</li></ul><br/><p><strong>RELATED PLAYBOOKS:</strong></p><ul><li>No. 62: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook62" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bringing theater into the classroom</a></li><li>No. 41: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook41" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Engineering can be elementary</a></li><li>No. 22: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Math that students can use in real life, right now</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>ADDITIONAL ARTICLES & RESOURCES:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Assessment of Educational Progress</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mdek12.org/news/2023/5/18/76.3%25-of-third-graders-pass-state-reading-assessment-on-first-attempt_20230518" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">76.3% of Mississippi third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt</a> (05-18-23)</li><li><a href="https://www.mdek12.org/news/2023/2/7/National-Report-Finds-Mississippi-3rd-Grade-Promotion-Law-Leads-to-Early-Literacy-Gains_20230207" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Report Finds Mississippi’s 3rd Grade Promotion Law Leads to Early Literacy Gains</a> (02-07-23)</li><li><a href="https://www.mdek12.org/OEER/LBPA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act</a></li><li>From Mississippi’s State Literacy Plan: <a href="https://strongreadersms.com/GUIDE/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strong Readers, Strong Leaders Mississippi</a> and <a href="https://www.mdek12.org/sites/default/files/Offices/MDE/OAE/OEER/Literacy/8.28.23_leading_in_literacy_final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading in Literacy</a></li></ul><br/>
October 17, 2023
Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment for ALL Students
<p>With a student population that is more diverse than ever, educators often face the exciting yet challenging task of creating learning environments that not only accommodate but celebrate the rich differences in backgrounds, experiences and identities of their students.</p><p>In this episode of the Educator's Playbook, host Kimberly McGlonn discusses the intricacies and importance of inclusivity and diversity in K-12 classrooms with two Penn GSE experts. She's joined first by Maria Cioè-Peña, a respected education researcher focusing on bilingual and disabled students. Maria's insights, enriched by her extensive research and experience, shed light on adaptive strategies teachers can use to transform their classrooms into supportive spaces where every student's story is acknowledged and valued. Then, licensed clinical psychologist Kyle Schultz shares effective and empathetic tactics that are easy to implement. For example, he explains how teachers can subtly create nurturing, safe spaces by incorporating different signifiers of queer experience around the classroom. Whether it's a pride flag, equality sticker, books, or magazines, the items reinforce that the class is a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.</p><p>For more tips on related topics, check out the links to our Playbook story archives below.</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/faculty-directory/cio%C3%A8-pe%C3%B1a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maria Cioè-Peña</a>, Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education</li><li><a href="https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/faculty-directory/schultz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kyle Schultz</a>, Lecturer in Educational Practice and Director, Counseling and Mental Health Services Program, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education</li></ul><br/><p><strong>NEWSLETTER:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://penng.se/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Educator's Playbook newsletter</a> for ongoing resources and content</li></ul><br/><p><strong>RELATED PLAYBOOKS:</strong></p><ul><li>No. 73: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook73" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tips to make your classroom more welcoming for all learners</a></li><li>No. 64: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook64" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to be a good parent and a good ally</a></li><li>No. 63: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook63" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to get even better at supporting your LGBTQ+ students</a></li><li>No. 40: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bringing Restorative Justice into Your Classroom</a></li><li>No. 39: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook39" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Putting Black history lessons into action</a></li><li>No. 27: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook27" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Respecting pronouns in the classroom</a></li><li>No. 24: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook24" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bringing Gender Consciousness into the Classroom</a></li><li>No. 21: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creating meaningful classroom discussions</a></li><li>No. 17: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook17" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to confront hate speech at school</a></li><li>No. 7: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Responding to anti-Muslim rhetoric</a></li><li>No. 5: <a href="https://penng.se/playbook5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Treating racial competence as a skill to be learned</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>ADDITIONAL ARTICLES & RESOURCES:</strong></p><ul><li><a...
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