Simply Ieva

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Why Social-Emotional Learning Matters Just as Much as Academics

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Episode Summary The world needs emotional intelligence. We need emotional intelligence. Our students need emotional intelligence. Intellectual knowledge is great, but by itself, it wreaks havoc, as without emotional depth and experiences, we’re not able to engage in meaningful conversations, discussions, learning, and problem solving. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about why social-emotional…

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How the 5 Whys Can Transform Your Teaching and Life

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Episode Summary Have you ever felt like you’re constantly putting out fires in your classroom? Redirecting behavior, reteaching concepts, or dealing with burnout without really solving the root problem? Sometimes it feels like we are running around in circles and nothing changes our lives, in our classrooms, in our professional development even though we seem

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3 Myths About Teaching Newcomers – And What Actually Works

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Episode Summary Let’s talk about three myths about teaching newcomers. Teaching English learners is really not as complicated as many think, yet I hear from so many overwhelmed teachers who have lost sight of the forest for the trees. Schools are notorious for grasping onto the newest programs and ideas for teaching English learners, which

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