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Ever wonder what teachers really do on their Prep Hour? Join hosts Peter Kotrodimos, Marcus Hire, and Mark Tawney for a unique experience of the trials and tribulations of a teacher. The Prep Hour Podcast reviews trends, current events, and best practices in education. With over 40 years of experience, Prep Hour will provide an honest insight into the essence of public education and its complement to a healthy democracy.
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Enjoy this replay from Dec. 18, 2022.
Research suggests social media is harming our kids' mental health. Is there anything we can do about this as educators? Should this burden fall on schools? We'll discuss this, and more, on Prep Hour.
What happens when three teachers talk about the profession over a bottle of wine on a Friday night? A lot of bad things. WARNING: Foul language was used during the recording of this episode--much like every other episode.
In today's episode, we speak with a teacher who has decided not to renew her contract for next year. Listen to find out why.
Today's episode aired in October of 2021. We won’t lie, this episode is sinuous. We were set to discuss teacher mentorships, but the discussion bobbed and weaved through a myriad of topics, such as, creating a culture in school, what teachers should really complain about, and how leadership can help facilitate a more welcoming environment for students. Hint, it involves giving teachers more freedom to manage their students and classroom environment.We hope you enjoy the episode. As always, please join our discussion by visiting us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @prephourpodcast.
In this episode of Prep Hour, we speak with Beth Lewis and Nicky Indicavitch of Save Our Schools Arizona.Links:ESA Voucher Information (Grand Canyon Institute)Save Our Schools Arizona
Marcus and Pete discuss the usefulness of group projects. Are group projects beneficial? Are they worth the time? Also, the two talk briefly about an ethical dilemma Pete is having with ChatGPT (Yes, again with the ChatGPT!)--Maybe you can help!
Is direct instruction bad? Do you feel like you talk too much during class? In this episode, we discuss the effectiveness of lecturing and what to do to break up your content and get students working and learning.
Are you certain that "A" essay was written by your student? Today we talk about ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) program that can do the writing for you. A time saver or a teacher's worse nightmare? We'll discuss it and more on Prep Hour. Enjoy!ChatGPT LinkAlso, be sure to leave a review of the show!
In today's episode, we talk about celebrating holidays in the classroom. Do holidays alienate students or are holidays a way to have fun and bring communities together? Marcus also surprises Mark and Pete with a reflection question. Let us know YOUR thoughts on the subject by commenting on our Facebook or Instagram page.
Today we discuss how parents can be involved in their child's classroom. Also, we talk about some of the concerns we have with the lack of involvement, cultural differences in parent interactions, and parents talking about teachers behind their backs.
Today we discuss the AEL and how it affects politics and education in Arizona. Please be sure to contact your state legislator and ask them to pass the spending limit AND reform the 1980 law.
Today we discuss the viability of team teaching. Is it for everyone?
Join us in our very, uh, depressing episode about the state of schools in Arizona. We discuss the 2022 Arizona Midterm elections and what they may mean for Arizona teachers, the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship program, and, of course, the Arizona teacher shortage. Sources:Voucher Article from AzCentralTeacher Shortages from Education Week
Join us today as we talk about the ins and outs of instructional coaching. What is it? And how should it be implemented?
Robert Allen joins us today to talk about his experience with student travel and having students work on community outreach projects. Robert Allen has over 20 years of teaching experience. We hope today's discussion inspires teachers to think outside of the box and get their students serving outside the classroom.
Today Prep Hour discusses the politics of education in Arizona. State Educational Standards for Arizona: Standards by Grade Level
We speak with high school principal, Melinda Murphy, about the challenges facing educational leaders. Melinda is principal of Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona.
Prep Hour is joined by Matt Compiseno, social studies teacher and Model UN coordinator at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Matt guides us through what it's like creating and facilitating this exciting academic club. Enjoy!Model UN Maricopa Community CollegesUN Global IssuesModel UN Example PageAlso, look up the Model UN app by Bellwether Systems on Google Play and in the Apple Store.
Teaching, politics, and the social contract, we discuss it all in today's episode. Is Arizona's teacher residency program a step in the right direction? Is it a cure-all for the severe teacher shortage in Arizona? We have a lot of opinions. And, as always, we verve off course throughout the episode.WARNING: This episode has several instances of foul language. We apologize if this offends you. We'll do better. Okay, we'll try, but...Links to sources used:Teacher Adjusted PayThe Arizona Republic ArticleArizona Capitol Times ArticleArizona K12 Center (Teacher Residency Outline)
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