42: Battle of the Teachers: Subjects, Departmentalization, and More - Part 1

It’s the Battle of the Teachers: Subjects, Departmentalization, and more! In this episode of The Flip Side Podcast, Hope and Chris are joined on the Get Your Teach On couch with Montana (@teachinganduplifting) and Bri and Christi (@twotampacoaches). They discuss the pros and cons of departmentalized versus self-contained teaching models. The conversation also covers the importance of team support, evaluating student needs, and the challenges of managing multiple classes. The episode concludes with strategies for success and the importance of collaboration among educators. This is Part 1 of a two part episode, with Part 2 launching next week on May 12th. -- The Flip Side Podcast Hosted by Get Your Teach On's Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo, The Flip Side Podcast releases new episodes each week on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Each week, we'll breakdown share flipped perspectives and insights on different perspectives on hot topics in education. Learn more: getyourteachon.com/theflipside. Subscribe to GYTO and The Flip Side on YouTube! About Get Your Teach On: Led by educators and authors Hope and Wade King, Get Your Teach On specializes in professional development and encouragement for educators and administrators in the form of conferences, workshops and events. GYTO conferences are known for their passionate celebration of teachers and their ability to inspire life-long learners. Founded in 2016, GYTO now hosts National and Regional Conferences, Virtual Conferences, school and district trainings, and additional events for a wide variety of educators and school administrators each year. GYTO also provides free resources, teacher-focused merchandise, and is the parent organization for the worldwide Rock Your School initiative which encourages out of the box teaching. Credits: The Flip Side is a Get Your Teach On Podcast. Executive Producers Hope King, Wade King Producers Dominique Castellanos, Chase Mayo, Chris Pombonyo Technical Director Chase Mayo Editors Chase Mayo, Seth Foster Copyright 2025 Hope King Teaching Resources Inc.