The Teacher's Sphere
The Teacher's Sphere
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The Teacher’s Sphere podcast amplifies the voices of practicing educators who share how they successfully create spaces for civil discourse and viewpoint diversity in today’s schools. Episodes feature educators’ personal stories, practical applications, and thoughtful reflections on fostering respectful dialogue across differences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast focuses on civil discourse practices, educational leadership, and viewpoint diversity, featuring episode topics like the development of leadership toolkits for fostering respectful dialogue and personal narratives from teachers about implementing these practices in their classrooms. Specific examples include discussions on educational initiatives and research findings related to teaching about race and gender.
The Teacher’s Sphere podcast amplifies the voices of practicing educators who share how they successfully create spaces for civil discourse and viewpoint diversity in today’s schools. Episodes feature educators’ personal stories, practical applications, and thoughtful reflections on fostering respectful dialogue across differences.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, three veteran economics educators—Joanne Cho, Michael Arjona, and Dr. Travis Towne—share their strategies for transforming economics education through Sphere’s real-world economics materials. With their extensive teaching experience, these educators reveal how they help students see economics everywhere, engage constructively across difference, and develop the critical thinking skills needed for informed citizenship. Discover practical approaches for making economics accessible, relevant, and engaging.
Main Topics:
- Why Civil Discourse Economics (02:19)
- Making Abstract Economics Concepts Engaging and Accessible (05:30)
- Adapting Lessons for Different Student Needs and Time Constraints (09:27)
- The Challenge of Balancing Depth with Curriculum Requirements (14:21)
- Using Civil Discourse to Navigate Economic Policy Discussions (16:47)
- Real-World Applications: From Vending Machines to National Debt (19:01)
- Teaching Strategies for Multiple Perspectives and Nuanced Thinking (25:51)
- Overcoming Student Apathy and Encouraging Deeper Engagement (33:00)
- Practical Advice: Finding Hot-Button Topics That Matter to Students (39:44)
Resources Mentioned:
- Sphere’s Real-World Economics Materials
- Mercatus Institute Pluralist Lab
- Stossel in the Classroom
- Sphere Ed | Teaching Civic Culture Together
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