ACC Adult Education World
ACC Adult Education World
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Welcome to "The ACC Adult Education World" podcast, your essential resource for Adult Education instructors and staff. Hosted by Betina Watkins and Stacy Ramirez, known as Be-St, this podcast provides tools and practices to simplify your work and enhance your life. As seasoned educators and wellness practitioners, Betina and Stacy emphasize the importance of well-being for those who dedicate themselves to our Adult Ed. students. Each episode delivers practical info, wellness tips, AE event updates, and teaching techniques to foster a balanced, empowered, and joyful Adult Ed experience.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to emotional well-being, teaching strategies, and personal empowerment. Examples include self-love through EFT tapping techniques, engaging ESL students through vision boards, and overcoming goal-blocking obstacles with practical steps.
Welcome to “The ACC Adult Education World” podcast, your essential resource for Adult Education instructors and staff. Hosted by Betina Watkins and Stacy Ramirez, known as Be-St, this podcast provides tools and practices to simplify your work and enhance your life. As seasoned educators and wellness practitioners, Betina and Stacy emphasize the importance of well-being for those who dedicate themselves to our Adult Ed. students. Each episode delivers practical info, wellness tips, AE event updates, and teaching techniques to foster a balanced, empowered, and joyful Adult Ed experience.
In this episode, Stacy and Betina welcome Jessica Listi, a passionate language arts instructor in the College Prep department. Jessica shares her journey from teaching middle school to adult education, highlighting her innovative approach to incorporating journaling and self-compassion into her teaching practice. The conversation delves into the transformative power of journaling, the importance of self-love, and the unique challenges and rewards of working with adult learners.
Jessica's background in education and her transition to adult education.
Journaling in the Classroom: How Jessica uses journaling to help students reconnect with themselves and build self-confidence.
Student Success Stories: Inspiring anecdotes about students who have thrived through journaling and self-reflection.
Incorporating Yoga and Self-Compassion:Jessica's journey to becoming a yoga instructor and how she integrates mindfulness practices into her teaching.
Diverse Student Experiences: The rich diversity of adult learners and the unique perspectives they bring to the classroom.
Podcast Recommendations: Jessica shares her favorite podcasts & Yoga teachers that inspire her teaching and personal growth.
Tara Brach Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862
Cole Chance Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6WJ3ryV6IjLmZa-PCv8w
David O Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidOYoga
Jessica's Favorite Books: https://tinyurl.com/JessicaFavBooks
Jessica's Favorite Speeches: https://tinyurl.com/SpeechesJessica
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