Ep 02: Planning for the First Semester

Welcome back to the Teach Speech Podcast! In this episode, we take on the exciting topic of planning for a new course. Steph shares her upcoming transition to a new job and her role as the Humanities Division leader, while Josh reflects on the emotions that come with starting a new job.

We'll discuss preparing for a new semester. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of setting expectations and time management in the classroom and daily life. Tune in while we delve into the concept of success and the value of failure in the learning process. With helpful tips and insights, we'll talk about planning tips, backward design, and finding resources. Oh, and of course, we will add a touch of fun as we relate planning to classroom teaching and family life.

Tune in to discover how communication arts and public speaking skills can enhance daily life and make our communicative endeavors more rewarding experiences. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to support the Teach Speech Podcast. 

Assignments from Steph:

• Lesson Planning Doc
• Plugged into Student Engagement Teacher Goal Setting Doc
• Plugged into Student Engagement PD Slides
• Steal from the Pirate: Applying Lessons from TLAP to Your Classroom PD Slides

References:

• Elbaba, Julia. "Importance of Mental Preparation for USWNT Women's World Cup Three-Peat." NBC Boston, 23 June 2023, www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/importance-of-mental-preparation-for-uswnt-womens-world-cup-three-peat/3075083/?amp=1. Accessed 30 June 2023.
• Eruteya, Kess. "You're Not an Imposter. You're Actually Pretty Amazing." Harvard Business Review, 3 Jan. 2022, hbr.org/2022/01/youre-not-an-imposter-youre-actually-pretty-amazing. Accessed 30 June 2023.
• Gonzalez, Jennifer. "Backward Design: The Basics." Cult of Pedagogy, 21 June 2020, www.cultofpedagogy.com/backward-design-basics/. Accessed 30 June 2023.
• "Got a Meeting? Take a Walk." TED Talk, 29 Apr. 2013, www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE9HMudybyc. Accessed 30 June 2023.
• Lahey, Jessica. The Gift of Failure. New York City, Harper, 2015.
• Pillay, Srini. "How Simply Moving Benefits Your Mental Health." Harvard Health Blog, Harvard Medical School, 26 Mar. 2016, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-simply-moving-benefits-your-mental-health-201603289350. Accessed 30 June 2023.
• Sukow, Stephanie. “Rethinking Success: Shifting the Focus from Achievements to Personal Growth and Development (Part 1).” Reflection of an English and Speech Teacher, 21 June 2023. Accessed 30 June 2023. http://englishandspeechteacher.blogspot.com/2023/06/rethinking-success-shifting-focus-from.html