Ryan Rarick hosts the Teacher Fellows Podcast, sharing updates and interviewing two Teacher Fellows, CJ Hoyt and Carly Maloney, about strategies for fostering authentic student engagement in the classroom. Despite the absence of co-host Lauren Merkley, Rarick introduces the episode by discussing recent podcast activities, including micro podcasts from Educator Day on the Hill and his UCET Podcast interview. CJ and Carly explore what engagement looks like, emphasizing curiosity, inquiry-based learning, and the importance of routines and building relationships with students. They discuss shifting control to students, utilizing chill breaks, and incorporating voice and choice to maintain engagement. The episode concludes with practical, low-effort, high-impact engagement strategies like giving stickers, stamps, and station rotations. The podcast also includes snippets from Teacher Fellows' experiences at the State Capitol, highlighting their interactions with legislators and involvement in the democratic process. Tune in for another amazing episode!
In this episode of the Teacher Fellows Podcast, host Ryan Rarick, an Education Pathway Teacher and Instructional Coach, leads a discussion on authentic student engagement with guests CJ Hoyt, a math educator, and Carly Maloney, the 2024 Utah Teacher of the Year. Despite the absence of co-host Lauren Merkley due to illness, the episode explores personal experiences, strategies, and insights into maintaining high levels of student engagement throughout the school year. Key topics include the significance of curiosity and inquiry, the importance of student voice and choice, and effective engagement strategies like stations, stickers, and project-based assessments. The episode concludes with highlights from the fellows' Educator Day on the Hill at the Utah State Capitol, emphasizing the importance of teacher-legislator interactions.
00:00 Introduction and Updates
01:20 Meet the Guests: CJ Hoyt and Carly Maloney
02:28 Discussing Authentic Student Engagement
03:39 Defining and Observing Engagement
09:08 Evolving Understanding of Engagement
12:41 Strategies for Maintaining Engagement
17:07 Quick Engagement Strategies
19:21 Conclusion and Summary
21:50 Live from the State Capitol: Educator Day on the Hill
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