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Author: Joel Amidon

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The Amidon Planet podcast is all about learning how to teach better. Each episode, Joel Amidon, PhD, will explore ideas from books, interviews, other podcasts, etc. and apply those ideas to teaching better. The ultimate goal being to lead people to love others through teaching.
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Learning to teach better with Joe Dye as we discuss Malcolm Gladwell's book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode89 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode89)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Gary Williams as we discuss Robert Iger's book, The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode88/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode88/)
Learning to teach better with Kurt Kandler, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The 410 Bridge, which is a Christ-centered, community-initiated development organization. In the episode, we discuss Kurt's new book, If You Really Want To Help: Redefining the War on Poverty. For this episode's show notes head to amidonplanet.com/episode87
Learning to teach better with Jeff McManus, Lead Cultivation Officer of the The Jeff McManus Group (https://jeffmcmanus.com/) and Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss his new book, Cultivate: Tailgate Huddles to Grow Stronger Teams. Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode86 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode86/)
Learning to teach better with Jeramy Wallace, of the College of San Mateo, and Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love, as we discuss their new book, The White Educators' Guide to Equity: Teaching for Justice in Community Colleges. Show notes for the episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode85 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode85/(opens in a new tab))
Learning to teach better by reflecting on 2022 and launching into 2023 by reviewing the episodes of Amidon Planet from 2022 and previewing directions for Amidon Planet in 2023. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode84/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode84/).
Learning to teach better with Shane Been, of Sauk Prairie High School, as we discuss the featured book, Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success, by John Wooden and Jay Carty. Also answering a submitted mailbag question. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode83/
Learning to teach better with Dr. Kristi Livingston, as we discuss high quality instructional materials, or HQIMs, and how they are a benefit to teachers and the teaching and learning of all students. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode82/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode82/)
Learning to teach better with Dan Antoine, Director of Programs of Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp, as we discuss building relationships, using our gifts within our role as a teacher/camp counselor, and setting the stage for play as an effective means for learning. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode81/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode81/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Stephanie Lusk and Dr. Mandy Perryman, of the Department of Leadership and Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss Mental Health First Aid. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode80/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode80/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jennifer Wolfe as we discuss the featured article, Supporting Mathematics Instruction Through Community, by Joel Amidon and Morgan Trevathan, and Mathematics Education Trust Grants (https://www.nctm.org/Grants/) through the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (https://www.nctm.org/). Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode79/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode79/)
Learning to teach better with Eric George, Pastor at the Orchard Oxford, as we discuss designing experiences to help our kids move from childhood to adulthood. The books, Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created you to be, by Mark Batterson, is discussed as a featured resource. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode78/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode78/(opens in a new tab))
Learning to teach better with Ann Monroe as we reflect on a season of sharing stories of teacher development on the Road to Better Teaching podcast and introducing the Amidon Planet Mailbag. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode77/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode77/)
Learning to teach better by reimagining the math test as a way to foster a relationship with mathematics. In this episode, Joel shares a recent publication, , and the lessons learned in creating the piece, refining the piece, and FINALLY getting it published. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode76/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode76/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Rosemary Oliphant-Ingham, Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Mississippi in the Department of Teacher Education, as we discuss our favorite summer novels and what can be learned about teaching as we engage in summer reading. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode75/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode75/).
Learning to teach better with Dr. David Williamson Shaffer, Vilas Distinguished Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Educational Psychology, as we discuss the three principles (and share some examples) that sum up his course, Psychology of Education Communications, or How to Make PowerPoints that Don't Suck. Find the shownotes and the associated slides at https://amidonplanet.com/episode74/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode74/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love (http://www.rootedinlove.education/), as we discuss his work with Initiative for Diversity, Equity, Antiracism and Leadership (IDEAL) Fellows and how they are equipped to identify and research campus policies that are disproportionately negatively impacting marginalized student groups using the IMPACT Framework. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode73/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode73/)
Learning to teach better with educator, speaker and professional learning facilitator, Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, as we discuss her article from Learning for Justice (https://www.learningforjustice.org/), "What is the Model Minority Myth?" (https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/what-is-the-model-minority-myth) Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode72/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode72/)
Learning to teach better with Rob Harvilla (https://www.theringer.com/authors/rob-harvilla), The Ringer (https://www.theringer.com/) senior staff writer and music critic, as we discuss his podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's (https://www.theringer.com/60-songs-that-explain-the-90s). We dive into how he structures the podcast, how it has evolved over 60 episodes, and whether or not he considers himself a teacher of the 90's. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/)
Learning to teach better by examining the story of "Jesus feeds 5000" from Mark 6:30-44, with Joey Bates, Next Generation Pastor from The Orchard in Oxford, MS. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode70/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode70/).
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