http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talkAn Internet Radio Show for educators brought to you from the experts in teaching education, Marygrove College. Helping teachers become better educators since 1905.enCopyright Marygrove College (C/O Blogtalkradio)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMTFri, 03 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/c7670bf7-ce81-4045-a2bc-e760d5e1adb5_mat-teachertalk-radio3_300x300.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talkAn Internet Radio Show for educators brought to you from the experts in teaching education, Marygrove College. Helping teachers become better educators since 1905.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,bennie covington,marygrove college,master in the art of teaching,master programs,masters in the art of teaching,teachers,bullying,classroom management,curriculumTeacher TalknoAn Internet Radio Show for educators brought to you from the experts in teaching education, Marygrove College. Helping teachers become better educators since 19episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/08/03/from-provisional-to-professionalEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/08/03/from-provisional-to-professional/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/08/03/from-provisional-to-professionalFri, 03 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMTFrom Provisional to Professional Sometimes, the professional journey a teacher goes through in order to teach is over shadowed by the demands of the job itself. Since 2009, the State of Michigan has required that teachers take an approved Reading Course to move into professional certification status, and Marygrove College has just the class to help teachers move forward in their careers. Host Bennie Covington talks with Dr. Diane Brown about Marygrove Colleges Reading 510 classes. 00:16:00Teacher TalknoTeachers,marygrove college,Bennie Covington,Reading requirements,professional certSometimes, the professional journey a teacher goes through in order to teach is over shadowed by the demands of the job itself. Since 2009, the State of Michihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/07/05/five-steps-to-halt-bullying-in-your-schoolEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/07/05/five-steps-to-halt-bullying-in-your-school/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/07/05/five-steps-to-halt-bullying-in-your-schoolThu, 05 Jul 2012 18:00:00 GMTFive Steps to Halt Bullying in your School Nearly 30% of students in grades 6-12 report experiencing some form of bullying, but one Ohio Kindergarten teacher says that she sees the behavior already forming in her classroom and has taken a proactive approach to stopping it using a five step model that she developed  while attending Marygrove Colleges MAT program. Join Host Bennie S. Covington as he talks with Dana Boggs about this controversial topic. 00:22:00Teacher TalknoBullying,marygrove college,Bennie Covington,Master in the art of teaching,classroom ManagementNearly 30% of students in grades 6-12 report experiencing some form of bullying, but one Ohio Kindergarten teacher says that she sees the behavior already formhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/06/15/picture-perfect-mathEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/06/15/picture-perfect-math/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/06/15/picture-perfect-mathFri, 15 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMTPicture Perfect Math It’s not uncommon to hear how unpopular the subject of Math is among students.   Why is it that way? Is it the subject or the way we teach it?   Educators are learning that the key to engaging students in the often unpopular subject of math may be tied to the principles of literature. Host Bennie S. Covington  discusses the effectiveness of teaching math through children’s literature with Marygrove College’s Coordinator for the MAT Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment focus, Dr. Pearson. 00:16:00Teacher TalknoMath,marygrove college,Masters in the art of teaching,literature,Bennie CovingtonIt’s not uncommon to hear how unpopular the subject of Math is among students.   Why is it that way? Is it the subject or the way we teach it?   Educators arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/06/07/5-steps-new-teachers-can-take-to-thrive-in-the-classroomEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/06/07/5-steps-new-teachers-can-take-to-thrive-in-the-classroom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/06/07/5-steps-new-teachers-can-take-to-thrive-in-the-classroomThu, 07 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMTFive steps new teachers can take to thrive in the classroom So you’ve earned the teaching certificate, you have secured your first teaching job, you waited for this moment for as long as you can remember, but  now what? Many teachers quickly find that although they have completed the steps to officially become a teacher, thriving in the classroom has its own unique challenges. Host Bennie S. Covington discusses the 5 steps a new teacher can take to thrive in the classroom this year with  Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment program Coordinator, Dr. Pearson. 00:19:00Teacher Talknonew teachers,marygrove college,Masters in the art of teaching,curriculum,Bennie CovingtonSo you’ve earned the teaching certificate, you have secured your first teaching job, you waited for this moment for as long as you can remember, but  now what?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/05/24/flash-back-reviewing-the-greatest-songs-in-educationEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/05/24/flash-back-reviewing-the-greatest-songs-in-education/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/05/24/flash-back-reviewing-the-greatest-songs-in-educationThu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 GMTBIG changes that will affect your science classroomAre you ready for the BIG changes that will affect your science classroom? The national standard for science will change in 2014, and it’s going to look much different than the science we grew up with. As American students struggle to compete with other developed nations, significant modifications to the science curriculum standards should assist students in the retention and application of the information taught in class. Host Bennie S. Covington  talks with Dr. Charles Pearson, the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Coordinator for Marygrove College’s Master in the Art of Teaching online degree program, about  the new changes to science standards. 00:18:00Teacher TalknoMarygrove College,Bennie Covington,Master programs,Science teacher,educational toolsAre you ready for the BIG changes that will affect your science classroom? The national standard for science will change in 2014, and it’s going to look much dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/05/17/flash-back-reviewing-the-greatest-songs-in-educationEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/05/17/flash-back-reviewing-the-greatest-songs-in-education/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/05/17/flash-back-reviewing-the-greatest-songs-in-educationThu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMTFlash Back: Reviewing the greatest songs in education On the last episode of Teacher Talk we talked with Larry “Lak” Henderson who just released his top selling educational rap cd entitled, Lesson One: Hip-hop and education. Today we are going to review some of the most influential and educational songs of the past few decades. Some will enjoy this walk down memory lane, while others will be introduced  to some amazing songs that can be used in the classroom. These songs cover a variety of subjects including math, chemistry, geography and anatomy. Join host Bennie S. Covington and Marygrove College's academic director of the Master in the Art of Teaching online degree program, Dr. Diane Brown as they review their list of great educational songs.   00:18:00Teacher TalknoMarygorve College,Bennie Covington,Master programs,Master in the art of teaching,Teaching toolsOn the last episode of Teacher Talk we talked with Larry “Lak” Henderson who just released his top selling educational rap cd entitled, Lesson One: Hip-hop andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/04/19/using-hip-hop-to-engage-students-in-your-classroomEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/04/19/using-hip-hop-to-engage-students-in-your-classroom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/04/19/using-hip-hop-to-engage-students-in-your-classroomThu, 19 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMTUsing Hip-Hop to engage students in your classroom When many educators think of Hip-Hop music, they are likely to call it a distraction to learning as opposed to a conduit for it.  Is it possible to use one of the fastest growing popular music genres to engage students? Can it make learning more engaging in classroom? Marygrove College's Teacher Talk welcomes CEO of Smart Music Entertainment, Larry "Lak" Henderson, to discuss how he is educating youth using hip-hop music. His new educational hip-hop CD entitled - Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, is currently on the Amazon best sellers list. Join us as host Bennie S. Covington  learns more about how hip-hop music can assist in the learning process in ways he never imagined! 00:16:00Teacher TalknoMarygrove College,Education,Bennie Covington,Master in the art of teaching,smart music entertainmentWhen many educators think of Hip-Hop music, they are likely to call it a distraction to learning as opposed to a conduit for it.  Is it possible to use one ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/04/05/should-teachers-be-heroes-in-the-classroomEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/04/05/should-teachers-be-heroes-in-the-classroom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/04/05/should-teachers-be-heroes-in-the-classroomThu, 05 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMTShould teachers be heroes in the classroom? As society continues to change, so does the role of the teacher. For decades the role of teacher has evolved from lesson planning and curriculum creation, to motivating and inspiring students, but is it too much responsibility for a teacher to also assume the role of a hero? Marygrove College’s Teacher Talk sits down with alternative high school teacher Regan Manwell to discuss if teachers should look to become heroes in the classroom or if society is asking too much our teaching professionals. Don’t miss this amazing interview as host Bennie S. Covington reveals one of his teaching heros and how they impacted his life. 00:15:00Teacher TalknoTeachers,Bennie Covington,Marygrove College,Master in the art of teaching,Teacher talkAs society continues to change, so does the role of the teacher. For decades the role of teacher has evolved from lesson planning and curriculum creation, to mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/03/23/are-standardized-test-neccessaryEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/03/23/are-standardized-test-neccessary/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teacher-talk/2012/03/23/are-standardized-test-neccessaryFri, 23 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMTAre standardized tests necessary? Bennie S. Covington interviews Marygrove College's Academic Director for the Master in the Art of Teaching program, Diane Brown Ph.D. about a recent study that suggests the majority of teachers are not in favor of standardized tests as an option to gauge student learning.  Which leaves us here at Teacher Talk to question: Are standardized tests necessary? We find out! 00:16:00Teacher Talknoeducation,Bennie Covington,Marygrove College,Master in the art of teaching,formative assessmentsBennie S. Covington interviews Marygrove College's Academic Director for the Master in the Art of Teaching program, Diane Brown Ph.D. about a recent study that