Best Mastery Based Grading Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 243: Shortcast 213 - Do We Want Students To Be On Pace or Actually Learning? 15:44

5h ago15:44

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Toni Rose is joined by Drea Siford to talk about her approach to teaching 4th grade using the MCP model Show Notes Listen to the full version of this episode here Zearn Eureka Math Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers podcast, and the episode with Kareem: 3 practices to give you more one-on-one time with students Email Drea at [email protected]…

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Curious Now Listeners #8: "I really underestimated what it would be like for someone new." 15:13

3d ago15:13

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In this week’s Curious Now, our two listeners examine the results they got using the Feedback Pre-Think Chart in preparation for a feedback conversation. In the first, BJ So describes being asked to supervise a more senior clinician learning a newer technique, while in the second Mel Barlow tries onboarding a new colleague from a less feedback-posi…

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Episode 242: Shortcast 204: Reflections from a Four-Year Implementer 15:17

7d ago15:17

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Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by Sam Ortiz to talk about her experience implementing the model over four school years, addressing concerns from stakeholders, and engaging with the MCP community Show Notes Screencastify and Screencastify Submit Quizziz MCP Self-Paced Structures resources (including the tracker templates Sam men…

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Curious Now #8: The Core Feedback Dilemma 10:09

10d ago10:09

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This week on Curious Now we dig into the central dilemma in all feedback conversations--how do I criticize your performance without hurting your feelings? On the podcast we've delved deeply into our own processing and understanding of our judgment and reactions to situations where someone else didn't meet our standard. Ultimately, though, for healt…

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FEED DROP: Boundaries and Balance: Practical Solutions for Teacher Burnout 1:09:07

11d ago1:09:07

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For our first feed drop of the summer, we'd love to share this episode of Teachers Talkin' with you! Teachers Talkin’ is a discussion-based podcast hosted by Dustin Tatroe and Ghazali Abdul-Wahab, focused on elevating conversations in education. Each episode features honest, reflective dialogue with educators from around the world on topics ranging…

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Episode 241: Shortcast 201 - Increasing Student and Teacher Confidence 18:10

14d ago18:10

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TR is joined by Megan Meachum to talk about how the MCP model benefited both herself and her students, and her plans for the coming school year. Read a summary of the original episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Listen to the full version of this episode here Remember, you can now listen to this episode (and all episodes) on Y…

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Curious Now Listeners #7: How Could They Turn Down My Slam Dunk Proposal? 14:32

17d ago14:32

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This week on Curious Now, B.J. So and Mel Barlow return to share their experience with last week’s exercise on the generous inference. Get coaching from Jenny Rudolph at www.harvardmedsim.orgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72gzzWGegiXd9i2G6UJ0kPApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-center-for-medical-simulation/id12792668…

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From the Archives: Let's Talk About Grading Practices - E130 26:13

21d ago26:13

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This week, we are starting our book study with chapter 1 of Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms by Joe Feldman. Specifically, we will dive into what makes grading so difficult to talk about and even harder to change. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episo…

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Episode 240: Hacking Assessments 44:27

21d ago44:27

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TR is joined by Starr Sackstein to talk about how teachers can authentically innovate and disrupt in the realm of assessment. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Starr Sackstein Starr's book, Hacking Assessment Starr and Alexandra Laing's new book, Solving School Challenges: The Everything Guide to Trans…

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Curious Now #7: "I Wouldn't Run Them Over in the Parking Lot." 12:35

24d ago12:35

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In this week’s Curious Now, Jenny explains how the “Generous Inference” was a complete game-changer for her career in debriefing and education, how it became the core philosophy of the Center for Medical Simulation, and how to bring it to play in healing your toxic work culture.Get coaching from Jenny Rudolph at www.harvardmedsim.orgSpotify: https:…

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Episode 239: Wavio 40:10

28d ago40:10

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Guest host Aimee Yocom is joined by Dana Kravchick to talk about the Wavio Pulse tracker, developed specifically for MCP. They discuss how Wavio came to be, how it can be used in the classroom, and what the future holds for the platform. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Wavio and The Wavio Pulse Track…

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Curious Now Listeners #6: "I set my learner up to fail..." 22:18

1M ago22:18

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Welcome to our second chapter of Curious Now! We’re joined by a new set of simulation educators as they work through our weekly workouts together. For the next five episodes, we’ll have an Australian focus as we’re joined by B.J. So, an anesthetist and simulation educator based in the Sydney area, and Mel Barlow, a registered nurse and academic lea…

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Episode 238: What About the High Achievers? 51:07

1M ago51:07

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TR is joined by Jocelyn Hieatzman to talk about how high achieving students can learn from discomfort as they thrive in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 56: Veteran Teachers (Jocelyn's first appearance on the podcast) Canvas LMS Jocelyn's Unit 2 Lesson 2 exempla…

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Getting Your Message Heard in a Sea of Content | CMS Book Club #15 40:41

1M ago40:41

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In this month's CMS Book Club, Roxane Gardner, Executive Director of the Center for Medical Simulation, is joined by Jenny Rudolph, Grace Ng, and James Lipshaw to discuss Melanie Deziel's "The Content Fuel Framework." Join us for a spicy discussion on getting your team's message heard, whether ideas have any value at all, and if this book is a usef…

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Episode 237: 5th Grade Collaboration 56:05

1M ago56:05

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TR is joined by a fifth grade teaching team to talk about how they work together to use the MCP model in their different classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Abby, Amy, and Madeline by email Abby: [email protected] Amy: [email protected] Madeline: madeline.cole@t…

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Curious Now #6: Surviving Psychological Contract Breaches 12:13

2M ago12:13

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A nurse of Ned/Surg has been there for two years. She’s interested in moving into cardiac care—she’s always been interested in it—and as she sits in the break room, the clinical nurse specialist comes in to talk to her, and says, “Hey, we’re going to be able to get you some time in the CCU! We should be able to do this in the next couple of weeks. …

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Episode 236: Gifted Education 51:44

2M ago51:44

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TR is joined by Alex Clough to talk about gifted learners and how to help them thrive in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Differentiation Doesn't Work, by James Delisle Differentiation Does, in Fact, Work, by Carol Tomlinson NAGC and the NAGC Annual Convention SENG: Supporting Emot…

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Curious Now Listeners #5: Why is My Patient So Angry with Me? 13:21

2M ago13:21

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Colleen Donovan shares a story from her time as a resident where an encounter with a consistently angry, unhelpful, and very sick patient turned into a moment of wonderful human connection and support after she was able to reset herself and get curious about what was going on.Coaching from Jenny Rudolph at www.harvardmedsim.orgCurious Now on Spotif…

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Episode 235: Is AI the Solution? 1:03:08

2M ago1:03:08

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TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Carlos' Padlet with AI resources for teachers MCP's Instagram Black Male Educators Convening (BMEC) conference Knowlej Pa…

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Curious Now #5: WTF to WTF 15:58

2M ago15:58

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If you’re in the same boat as so many of the clinicians we work with, you may be feeling that the puff is still out of your pillow post-pandemic. Understaffed, working with colleagues who are newer to their professions, and feeling like there are fewer moments we can rest in trusting our teams to get the work done right. In the final episode of Cha…

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Episode 234: Learned Helplessness 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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Toni Rose is joined by Ernest Rodriguez to discuss learned helplessness and the importance of SEL and vulnerability in a student-centered classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Hot Yoga On Purpose, with Jay Shetty Gimkit Connect with Ernest by email at [email protected] Learning Experiences fo…

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Curious Now Listeners #4: Our New Competency-Based Standards Didn't Land Well 21:44

2M ago21:44

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Our guests for Chapter One explain their struggle with understanding the standards of other people when implementing new practices for competency-based education. The faculty have tried to explain a continuous growth and development model, but students are still hearing, “You didn’t perform well enough to pass.” What are the barriers to understandi…

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Episode 233: Driver Education 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

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TR is joined by Debbie Fry to talk about how she uses the MCP model in her Driver Education, P.E., and Health classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 231: Physical Education Connect with Debbie by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Em…

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Curious Now #4: Other People's Standards 11:32

2M ago11:32

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What happens when someone’s actions don’t meet our standard? Even in innocuous situations, with complete strangers, we can find that we have a flaming hot judgment rearing up inside of us. Instead of thinking, “I bet this person has a really good reason for doing what they’ve doing,” our first reaction is often, “What an idiot!” In this week’s epis…

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Curious Now Listeners #3: Listener Emotions 9:56

2M ago9:56

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Colleen Donovan and Laura Klenke-Borgmann rejoin Jenny to discuss the emotions that came up as they explored last week’s exercise. Join us to compare your own experience with last week’s workout to other simulation educators and experts!Curious Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72gzzWGegiXd9i2G6UJ0kPCurious Now on Apple Podcasts: https:…

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Episode 232: Workforce Readiness Training 55:30

3M ago55:30

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TR is joined by Sam Meisenburg, co-founder of Study Snacks, to talk about the importance of, and methodologies for, teaching cybersecurity and AI concepts to high schoolers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Study Snacks Transparent bird feeder Brave Browser Onion Router and the Tor Project Duck Duck G…

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Curious Now #3: Freight Train of Emotions 13:11

3M ago13:11

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Continuing along the chain from hidden judgments and hidden standards, Jenny Rudolph explores the fundamental question beneath the heat of workplace conflicts—why does other people’s failure to meet our hidden standards make us so upset? How do we cool off these conflicts and help ourselves move forward?Learn more from Jenny Rudolph at www.harvardm…

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Curious Now Listeners #2: What Were Your Hidden Standards? 7:52

3M ago7:52

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Following up on last week’s challenge to examine our complaints and judgments to reveal the hidden standards underlying them, Jenny continues our chapter-long conversation with Colleen Donovan and Laura Klenke-Borgmann.Curious Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72gzzWGegiXd9i2G6UJ0kPCurious Now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.c…

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Episode 231: Physical Education 58:00

3M ago58:00

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TR is joined by Jake Bersin to talk about the unique considerations of teaching health and PE and the ways he thinks MCP may benefit health and PE teachers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes TGFU Model of PE teaching Jake's Padlet "Advocacy and Education Beyond the Classroom Walls" MAHPERD (Massachuset…

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Negotiation in the Emergency Room | CMS Book Club #14 31:59

3M ago31:59

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In Chris Voss' book "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended on It", one major point made is that a high-stakes conversation is never just about the words being said. Much more, it's about hearing the emotional state of the other person and really listening to what they have to say and what they need from you. How does this…

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Curious Now #2: Hidden Standards Behind Your Judgment 14:26

3M ago14:26

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Every "judgment" or "complaint" we have about others reveals a hidden standard that we hold about how people should behave, both in our general lives and in the workplace. By becoming aware of our own hidden standards, we can defuse the heat of arguments when we think someone else is doing something "wrong."Learn more from Jenny Rudolph at www.harv…

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Episode 230: HS Credit Recovery Team 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

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TR is joined by Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris to talk about their work incorporating MCP into the credit recovery program in St. Paul Public Schools. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Alternative Education in St. Paul MCP University (link to come) Canva, and Kara's video on u…

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Curious Now #1: Foundations of Good Judgment 15:15

3M ago15:15

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A nurse preceptor has just watched a trainee commit a serious error despite hours of lecture, reading, and hands on training. In spite of herself, she starts to heat up, much like the more severe clinical educators who trained her years ago. "Why can't you just get this right?"In this moment, how do we reset ourself to a place of care, curiosity, a…

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Episode 229: Family and Consumer Science 58:58

3M ago58:58

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TR is joined by Mauranda Comley to talk about using the MCP model in a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Family and Consumer Science Mauranda's article in NGLC, "Benefits of Self-Pacing in Skills-Based, Hands-On Classes" Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal …

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Episode 228: iReady 47:16

4M ago47:16

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TR is joined by Teri McNulty to talk about how she uses MCP in conjunction with iReady to plan and teach units in her 5th grade class. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Disney Castle Lego set iReady Teri's pacing tracker Connect with Teri in the MCP Facebook group here, and linked below the show notes …

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Episode 227: From Content- to Skills-Based Teaching With MCP 1:05:08

4M ago1:05:08

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Zach is joined by Carson Hickox to talk about how MCP transformed his middle school social studies classroom and his approach to teaching in general. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Captain Underpants Proficiency-based grading Cult of Pedagogy Podcast on Mastery Based Grading with MCP Richard DuFour …

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Episode 226: I Want Students To Be Proud 58:18

4M ago58:18

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TR is joined by Jamie Nutter to talk about her approach to using and sharing MCP as an instructional coach. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Jamie by email at [email protected] Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Join Arpan Choski, Katie Fatiga, and Lindsey Anderson, disting…

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Episode 225: History + MCP 54:48

4M ago54:48

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TR is joined by Frank Hernandez to talk about his approach to teaching social studies using MCP. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Document-Based Questions (DBQs) "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two," by Joseph Bruchac Quizziz Eduphoria Snorkl Connect with Frank by email at …

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Episode 224: Kindergarten Classroom 48:14

4M ago48:14

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TR is joined by Saenovia Smith to talk about how she implements MCP in her kindergarten classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Elmo document cameras Adam Grant MCP's new progress tracker (in partner ship with Wavio) Connect with Saenovia by email at [email protected] Learning Experiences fo…

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Episode 223: Zach and TR 43:33

5M ago43:33

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Zach and TR catch up and chat about Zach's new role as a high school media production teacher, planning new courses, and transitioning into different teaching roles with MCP. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Soundtrap Dragon TV Youtube Channel (DCI's student television program) Zach's progress tracker…

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Episode 222: Introducción al Modelo MCP y el Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos 1:04:40

5M ago1:04:40

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This episode is in Spanish. Zach is joined by Rossana Gotuzzo to talk about the basics of the MCP model and how she uses project based learning in her art classes Show Notes Edpuzzle Zach's tracker (el rastreador que usa Zach en su clase) MCP's Comprehensive Guide to Progress Trackers Project Based Learning (aprendizaje basado en proyectos) Connect…

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Episode 221: Meet Every Learner's Needs 46:55

5M ago46:55

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Zach is joined by Rob Barnett, MCP Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, to talk about his new book, "Meet Every Learner's Needs," which comes out on February 5th, 2025. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Rob's upcoming book, "Meet Every Learner's Needs: Redesigning Instruction so ALL Students can Succe…

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Readiness Planning: Go beyond “buy-in” to achieve curricular success and front-line performance 33:33

5M ago33:33

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This CMS Grand Rounds video is a companion discussion to our newly published research article, "Readiness planning: how to go beyond “buy-in” to achieve curricular success and front-line performance" published in Advances in Simulation (https://advancesinsimulation.biomedce.... Join us at #IMSH2025 in Orlando for workshops from our faculty team on …

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Episode 220: Elementary Special Education 24:17

5M ago24:17

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Zach is joined by Leslie Pittman to talk about her approach to using MCP as an elementary special education teacher. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Leslie on Instagram @leslie_jaybird Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassro…

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Episode 219: Student Voice (EC) 32:51

6M ago32:51

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Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio (Marlene's previous episode, entirely in Spanish w…

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Episode 218: Culturally Responsive Teaching 45:59

6M ago45:59

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Zach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 114: World Language Acquisition (more of a focus on language learning, with Xiaomin Sun) Building a Clas…

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Episode 217: Caregiver Perspective 48:23

6M ago48:23

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Toni Rose is joined by April Burton, who shares her perspective as both a school leader and the parent of a student in an MCP math class. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes ISTE Connect with April on X (Twitter) @mmeburton and on LinkedIn Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions …

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We're taking the week off! 0:41

7M ago0:41

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'll be back next Sunday Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Are you curious about the impact of your teaching practices? Do you want to delve deeper into student learning and improve your instructional strategies? This webinar is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to conduc…

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Episode 216: Think Like a Scientist 1:02:45

7M ago1:02:45

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Toni Rose is joined by Darius Brown to discuss his approach to teaching high school chemistry and using the model to build lifelong learners and scientific thinkers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Darius' Youtube Channel Connect with Darius by email at [email protected] Learning Expe…

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Episode 215: It's OK to Experiment 49:33

7M ago49:33

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Toni Rose is joined by school leaders Ryan Cordia and Roxane Thomas (plus a surprise guest!) to talk about how they support teachers who are implementing MCP and create a safe space to innovate. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Carnegie Units You can check out Northeast on their website and Instagram …

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