Ignition Point
Ignition Point is a podcast from Clayton-Bradley Academy (CBA). CBA is an independent school that uses brain research and the Highly Effective Teaching model to ensure mastery of content for students. CBA wants every student to be able to problem-solve, think critically, collaborate, and use Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS. This podcast will be short, easy to listen to shows about our model, why it works, and how it impacts education. We believe that using this model will ignite the power of learning in our students and families.
Episodes
In this exciting episode of the Ignition Point Podcast, we dive into an innovative educational journey with Dan DeMarchis, the dynamic 8th grade Math and Science teacher at Clayton-Bradley Academy. Join us as we explore the interdisciplinary Roller Coaster Build Project, a perfect embodiment of the "How the Brain Learns" process that we've discussed in previous episodes. This project isn't just about physics and engineering; it's a...
Host Kendall Terry interviews Amy Lovin, fourth grade teacher at Clayton-Bradley Academy, about Phase D of Learning. This is the final part of the learning process outlined in the book Exceeding Expectations 2. This book lays out the Learning Centered School model of instruction that uses brain research to show how the brain learns and how the classroom should be aligned with that research.
Join the podcast where host Kendall Terry interviews Acacia McKenna. Acacia is the Director of Competitions at the National Science Teachers Association. Acacia takes time to discuss the ExploraVision program, how to get involved, where to start, and more. If you would like to find out more about ExploraVision, visit their webpage: https://www.exploravision.org/ .
Join the podcast where host Kendall Terry interviews Becky Adkins and Dan DeMarchis. Becky is the science teacher for 6th and 7th grade at CBA. She helped CBA change from the traditional STEM Fair at the middle school level to participation in the Toshiba NSTA ExploraVision program. Dan is our 8th grade math and science teacher. Our students and staff have enjoyed this experience. Becky and Dan talk about what they like about the p...
Join the podcast where host Kendall Terry interviews Becky Adkins. Becky is the science teacher for 6th and 7th grade at CBA. She helped CBA change from the traditional STEM Fair at the middle school level to participation in the Toshiba NSTA ExploraVision program. Our students and staff have enjoyed this experience. Becky talks about what she likes about the program and some things she had to learn as a teacher implementing this p...
In this part 2 of an interview with Josh Riggins, Kendall Terry continues to discuss Phase C of Learning with examples in the high school humanities classroom.
Practice, practice, practice. Phase C of the Phases of Learning is where the learner begins to put into practice the information that is being learned with assistance. This may look very different from student to student and is the teacher's job to help all students through this process. In this episode, Josh Riggins, Humanities teacher at Clayton-Bradley Academy, discusses how this process looks in the classroom. This is part 1 of...
Host Kendall Terry interviews Charolette Bollschweiler, 2024 CBA Poetry Out Loud winner. Charolette explains the POL competition, how she prepares, what she is looking forward to in the competition, and performs a poetry piece for the audience.
After an engaging hook captures students' attention and imagination, how do teachers transition them into deeper conceptual understanding? In this episode, Kendall and his guests discuss Phase B of the Learning Center Schools model used at Clayton-Bradley Academy.
Stephanie and Sarah share how teachers build vocabulary and add supporting texts to enrich the initial experiences from Phase A. They explain how curiosity drives students...
After an engaging hook captures students' attention and imagination, how do teachers transition them into deeper conceptual understanding? In this episode, Kendall and his guests discuss Phase B of Learning in the Learning Center Schools model used at Clayton-Bradley Academy.
Stephanie and Sarah share how teachers build vocabulary and add supporting texts to enrich the initial experiences from Phase A. They explain how curiosity dri...
In this episode of Ignition Point, host Kendall Terry is joined by Nick Starkey and Nicole Whitecotton, teachers at Clayton-Bradley Academy implementing the Learning Centered School model. They discuss how they bring Phase A of learning—where students identify patterns and make connections—to life in their 5th and 8th grade classrooms. Nick and Nicole share real examples of "Being There" experiences, guest speakers, classroom trans...
In this episode of Ignition Point, host Kendall Terry is joined by Nick Starkey and Nicole Whitecotton, teachers at Clayton-Bradley Academy implementing the Learning Centered School model. They discuss how they bring Phase A of learning—where students identify patterns and make connections—to life in their 5th and 8th grade classrooms. Nick and Nicole share real examples of "Being There" experiences, guest speakers, classroom trans...
In part two of our interview with Dr. Linda Jordan, we continue exploring the brain science behind reinventing assessment and grading for the 21st century. Dr. Jordan explains why traditional assessment methods fail to prepare students for their futures, not just replicate the past. She advocates for assessments that develop critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and Lifelong Guidelines/LIFESKILLS needed for career and ...
In part one of our two-part interview with Dr. Linda Jordan, we dive into the brain science behind assessment, standards-based grading, and mastery-based learning. Dr. Jordan draws on extensive research about episodic memory, associative memory, and dopamine release to explain why traditional testing methods often fail to accurately measure student learning. She makes the case for more authentic, meaningful assessments that allow s...
Join host Kendall Terry in this insightful episode of Ignition Point Podcast as she sits down with the remarkable Angie Barham, a seasoned educator with over 35 years of elementary teaching experience in the public school setting. Angie's journey in education has been marked by her passion for teaching and her role as a trainer in writing for the Tennessee Department of Education.
In this two-part interview, Angie shares her wealth ...
Join host Kendall Terry in this insightful episode of Ignition Point Podcast as she sits down with the remarkable Angie Barham, a seasoned educator with over 35 years of elementary teaching experience in the public school setting. Angie's journey in education has been marked by her passion for teaching and her role as a trainer in writing for the Tennessee Department of Education.
In this two-part interview, Angie shares her wealth ...
Welcome back to the Ignition Point Podcast with your host, Kendall Terry! In this special two-part series, Kendall sits down with Robert Peters, Senior VP of National Dropout Prevention, to explore the dynamic landscape of education. This episode, part 2 of the insightful interview, delves even deeper into the challenges and successes shaping the educational sphere.
Join us as we tackle critical topics such as overcoming mental heal...
On this episode of Ignition Point, host Kendall Terry interviews Robert Peters, Senior VP of National Dropout Prevention, who draws from his decades of experience across all levels of education. Robert provides an inside look at current trends shaping the future of education, the emerging role of AI, and the exciting developments he hopes will prepare students for their futures instead of our past. He shares his optimism that the f...
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