Episode 073: Revisiting Our Book, The Minimalist Teacher with Tammy and Christine

The Minimalist Educator Podcast

Tammy and Christine revisit their 2021 book "The Minimalist Teacher," reflecting on which concepts remain relevant in today's educational landscape and the ongoing conversations they're having with educators about minimalist approaches.
• The Triple P funnel (Purpose, Priorities, Paring Down) helps teachers declutter instructional practices and assessment strategies
• Teachers often feel overwhelmed by excessive resources and materials that weren't designed with their specific students in mind
• Creating boundaries around when to check emails and limiting digital clutter can reduce cognitive overwhelm
• The concept of "teaching with fidelity" must be balanced with responsiveness to student needs
• Creating a culture of minimalism focuses on preventing burnout and reconceptualizing all forms of waste
• Educators experience not just physical waste but emotional, cognitive, and temporal waste that drains energy
• Building emotional intelligence and creating transition times in meetings helps educators manage stress
• Setting boundaries around venting time can help process frustrations without derailing productivity
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Chapters

1. Introducing The Minimalist Educator (00:00:00)

2. Reflecting on The Minimalist Teacher Book (00:01:09)

3. Decluttering Instruction and Assessment (00:02:47)

4. Teaching with Fidelity vs. Adaptation (00:08:57)

5. Creating a Culture of Minimalism (00:15:24)

6. Managing Emotional Waste (00:21:57)

7. Building Emotional Intelligence in Education (00:28:02)

8. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps (00:32:40)