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Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers

Truth for Teachers is designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized for the week ahead.

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17:09

S3EP9 Responsible rewards: using the “now-that”...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/02/28

In last week’s episode, I explained why ‘reward’ isn’t a bad word and argued my case for why rewards can be an integral part of your classroom. If you have a problem with rewards or just want to know why I think rewarding students is appropriate, check out EP9 for the the WHY. In this episode, I’m going to share the HOW. I’ve found that the most effective way to use rewards with students is by creating a culture of appreciation in the classroom and using unexpected now-that rewards. Listen in to

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10:04

S3EP8 Should teachers reward students for doing what...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/02/21

I wanted to do an episode about how to reward students responsibly--in a way that considers the long term results and the type of character and work ethic we’re building in kids, not just how to get compliance here in the moment. And I realized that before I could do something like that, I needed to first address the question of whether teachers should be rewarding kids at all. “Reward” has become a bad word in many education circles. In this episode, I'll tell the story of when I was called out by

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13:53

S3EP7 Let go of expectations around testing so it...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/02/14

Listen in as I answer the following question from a Truth for Teachers listener: "We teach students and prepare them for exams--of course we have some expectations around their performance, and begin to feel frustrated when they keep making the same mistakes over and over again. We may start questioning the purpose and the quality of our work. So my question is, how can I let go of expectations--those 'shoulds' and 'supposed tos' around testing and results?"

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14:20

S3EP6 Six ways to make lesson co-planning more efficient

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/02/07

Lesson planning is too important (and too challenging / time-consuming) for you to try to do all of it on your own. It’s wonderful to utilize the experience of other teachers and time-tested instructional strategies so you don’t have to spend as long planning out your lessons. However, many teachers plan with their grade level or subject area teams and find it’s not working particularly well: either the meetings consume massive amounts of time or personality conflicts keep the endeavor from being

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12:04

S3EP05 When is it okay to say you've done ENOUGH for...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/01/31

Listen in as I answer the following question submitted from an exhausted teacher: “How much is enough time to give to each student? There are students who have behavior problems, academic challenges, IEPS, family problems, those whose parents you need to catch after school or speak with the principal about...it never ends! Student issues, dealing with emails, and talking with parents is so time consuming. When is it ok to say 'enough, I've done all I can and need to move on'?

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20:09

S3EP04 Five things I learned from quitting my...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/01/24

Some of you are barely making it through the school year, and the idea of going into school each morning just makes you sick with stress and anxiety. You want to quit more than anything but have no idea what the alternative would be. I get it. I have been in your shoes. Others of you still love teaching, but you’re feeling an itch to do something different. You want to make a greater impact for kids, or you want a flexible schedule, or just feel like there’s something more out there for you. I’ve

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11:34

S3EP03 How to support kids who don't take ownership...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/01/17

How do we get kids to go from saying “Just tell me what to do!” to truly taking ownership of their work? In this episode, you'll learn 6 strategies to help get kids on board with the sometimes daunting task of student-directed learning.

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14:40

S3EP02 The lies teachers tell themselves (and how to...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/01/10

In last week’s episode, I shared 10 growth mindset shifts you can take to enjoy teaching more, and gave examples of negative, fixed mindset thoughts that can reframed into something that helps you perceive your job as less stressful and more meaningful. This week, I want to go deeper with that, and talk to you about how the story you tell yourself about teaching is probably not true, and ways you can choose to see things differently. You can reframe your work to recognize and appreciate what a

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16:27

S3EP01 Ten ways to cultivate a growth mindset & enjoy...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2016/01/03

As much as we’d like to believe that we’re growth mindset oriented, most of us (myself included!) will likely discover upon reflection that there are old fixed mindset thought patterns that we haven’t quite let go of. Fortunately, we can examine these self-defeating thoughts and replace them with growth mindset thoughts that are empowering and energizing. See if you can recognize yourself in any of these 10 fixed mindset traps, and practice exercising a growth mindset instead.

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19:02

S2EP15 Season 2 Wrap Up + Balancing Teaching & Family...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/11/08

It’s always tough to strive for great teaching AND a great personal life, but that battle seems to ramp up exponentially during the holidays. If you’re feeling pulled in a million different directions, check out the tips in this episode which help you prioritize and make time for what’s most important.

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14:25

S2EP14 Five attention grabbers that refocus kids quickly

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/11/01

Have you lost patience for refocusing your class and fallen into the trap of just barking at the kids (“No talking!”) or pleading with them (“I'm waiting for quiet!”) all day long? Ironically, it’s more tiring to keep repeating your request for silence, since nagging kids puts us in a bad mood and the kids just tune us out, anyway. Here are 5 ways to grab kids' attention in a fun and engaging way.

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13:46

S2EP13 You can’t do it all, but where can a new...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/10/25

Everyone knows that a new teacher is not going to perform at the same level as a 30 year veteran. But which areas are most important to focus on? Learn how to figure out where cutting corners is okay, and how to minimize the impact on students.

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14:08

S2EP12 Lisa Dabb’s Truth: Thriving--not...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/10/18

Do you wish you had more support and encouragement from other teachers in your school? Consider virtual mentorship! Lisa Dabbs shares why she's so passionate about new teacher mentoring, and how you can get involved (as a mentor or mentee) in her New Teacher Mentoring Project.

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13:29

S2EP11 How teachers can beat the October Blues

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/10/11

If you’re feeling completely discouraged right now and don’t know how you can possibly make it until June, that is completely NORMAL! In this episode, I'll share why October can be such a tough month for teachers, and how to gain the perspective you need to push forward with confidence and enthusiasm.

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12:41

S2EP10 Extreme student behavior--7 traps to avoid...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/10/04

What do you do for a student who continually chooses to misbehave? What happens when you feel like you've tried everything, and you're starting to turn into the type of teacher you never wanted to be? Here are 7 traps to avoid when dealing with extreme student behavior.

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14:17

S2EP09 How to prioritize teaching tasks when...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/09/27

The foundation of using your time effectively and being efficient is knowing how to prioritize your tasks. In this episode, I'll share 7 guiding principles to remember when figuring out what to get done first.

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19:10

S2EP08 Can a teacher really work a 40 hour week and...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/09/20

Whenever I mention a 40 hour workweek for teachers, people tend to have one of two objections. Either they think it’s not possible, or they think it’s not aspirational—that you can’t do a good job in 40 hours a week, so you shouldn’t even try to attempt that as a teacher. In this episode, I'll share my own experiences and observations, and share ways you can cut 10+ hours of your workweek.

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13:38

S2EP07 Getting real about grit: 6 things every...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/09/13

“Grit” is a huge buzzword right now that’s used to refer to perseverance and resilience. Many schools are rushing to adopt grit curriculums and character education programs so they can teach their students about how to put in the effort and determination that’s needed in order to be successful. But here’s the thing about grit. I’ve done a lot of research on this topic, and I’ve seen grit get a lot of pushback because it’s been misused and misinterpreted. And while I believe in the value of teaching

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09:33

S2EP06 How can I keep my team’s positivity and...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/09/06

A TfT listener wonders how to cope when her cohesive team is mocked by other teachers in the school. How can collaborative groups of teachers prevent their positive, innovative attitudes from wedging a divide between them and other colleagues? In this epsiode, I share 6 tips for extending a bridge to distrustful co-workers and reaching out to isolated teachers who may be interested in joining the collaborative spirit.

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12:16

S2EP05 James Sturtevant's Truth: How to build...

Angela Watson"s Truth for Teachers ·

2015/08/30

High school teacher and author of "You've Gotta Connect" James Sturtevant shares practical, concrete ways he builds relationships with students in his social studies classroom. Listen as James helps you find ways to share YOUR stories and personal life in your classroom using a template he calls “Show and Tell."

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