Pedagogy What? The Confessions of a First-Year Teacher

Margart @ Pedagogy What?

New Hi, I’m Margaret and this is Pedagogy What? The Confessions of a First-Year Teacher. I just started my first year of teaching and this podcast is going to be about the ups, the downs, and the crazy that happens as I progress through this year. This podcast is for new teachers, veteran teachers, teachers to be, and anyone else interested in this journey that is the next year of my life. Art by Apple Vectors by Vecteezy read less
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Joy Needs No Defense
01-04-2023
Joy Needs No Defense
I had an excellent week. Truly excellent.

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Joy Needs No Defense
01-04-2023
Joy Needs No Defense
I had an excellent week. Truly excellent.
Coloring!
28-03-2023
Coloring!
I'm back! This week, I talk about a couple of cool projects and then veer off into some politics.
A Very Belated Homecoming
03-12-2022
A Very Belated Homecoming
After being postponed by Hurricane Ian, it's finally time for homecoming. A group of my kids plots their parent's demise. And oh yeah, I have my observation.
I.E.P. M.D.R. E.T.C.
16-11-2022
I.E.P. M.D.R. E.T.C.
It's a short week because of training and a tropical storm. I experience my first IEP and MDR meetings. They go...ok.
Vibes
10-11-2022
Vibes
In Psychology, the kids create their own projects. Then it's time to start talking about next year.
Getting SIck
02-11-2022
Getting SIck
My students have mental health problems. I have a stomach bug. Somehow, we all muddle through.
Procrastination: It’s Not Just for Students
22-10-2022
Procrastination: It’s Not Just for Students
It's the end of the first quarter and there's so much grading to do. So much.
It’s Time for Open House!
22-10-2022
It’s Time for Open House!
I talk about four things this episode: a party, Open House, the PSAT, and a couple of kids being, well, kids.
The First Three Days
22-10-2022
The First Three Days
School starts and I meet the kids for the first time. I try to teach things. It doesn't go well. I guess I'll just have to try again tomorrow.
Starting Over One More Time
19-10-2022
Starting Over One More Time
On the first episode of Pedagogy What? I introduce myself, cover those crazy days where I don't know if I have a job or not, and make it through the first three days of school.