September 7, 2020 • 23 mins
Episode 2: Creating a Classroom Culture that Connects
Episode Description: National Board Certified Teacher Chris Harmon shares his philosophy on being intentional about creating a classroom culture that connects with students. He shares how relationships and developing skills, such as grit and communication, will affect student achievement in all content areas.
Guest Bio: Chris Harmon
8 year math teacher currently teaching Algebra 1 and Geometry
Lakeside Junior High in Springdale, Arkansas
National Board Certified Teacher in Mathematics
Upward Bound Summer Instructor (Upward Bound is a program that provides high school students from low-income families and students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree opportunities to help in their pursuit of higher education)
Resources: These resources are great for thinking about and developing your classroom culture.
Unwritten: The Story of a Living System - A great read by Lori Desautels and Michael McKnight
https://www.amazon.com/Unwritten-Story-Living-System-Transforming/dp/194254510X
Youcubed Website - Jo Boaler’s site with many tasks and thoughts on developing a growth mindset
https://www.youcubed.org/
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Episode Description: National Board Certified Teacher Chris Harmon shares his philosophy on being intentional about creating a classroom culture that connects with students. He shares how relationships and developing skills, such as grit and communication, will affect student achievement in all content areas.
Guest Bio: Chris Harmon
8 year math teacher currently teaching Algebra 1 and Geometry
Lakeside Junior High in Springdale, Arkansas
National Board Certified Teacher in Mathematics
Upward Bound Summer Instructor (Upward Bound is a program that provides high school students from low-income families and students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree opportunities to help in their pursuit of higher education)
Resources: These resources are great for thinking about and developing your classroom culture.
Unwritten: The Story of a Living System - A great read by Lori Desautels and Michael McKnight
https://www.amazon.com/Unwritten-Story-Living-System-Transforming/dp/194254510X
Youcubed Website - Jo Boaler’s site with many tasks and thoughts on developing a growth mindset
https://www.youcubed.org/
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
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