10: The Rookie and The Veteran Q & A (Part 2)

Live From Your Class with Jamie Mason Cohen

Real teachers. Real questions. Two innovative and entertaining teachers, one in the middle of his career, Jamie Mason Cohen, interviews one at the end of his career, Jim Barry, about the secrets of being a good teacher. Jim Barry is a veteran high school English teacher, teacher of teachers, author and editor of several books on education including Themes on the Journey: Reflections in Poetry.

During this podcast series you will learn:

• Why it's a good idea to use seating plans
• What to say on the first day of class
• How to deal with late-comers
• What not to say to the class clown
• How to know if students are really learning
• What to do if a student seems disinterested in everything
• The one assignment to get 100% engagement
• Simple teaching strategies to get your students inspired to learn
• The secret to knowing what each student contributes to group work