Episode 92: It's the Wrong Word!

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A Meaningful Mess

Andi McNair

113 episodes

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Andi McNair is an author, international speaker/ consultant, and educator that is passionate about helping educators design meaningful experiences for today’s gifted learners. As a mom of gifted learners and an educator that had the opportunity to work specifically with gifted learners in the classroom, she as a unique perspective that is clear throughout her message. As a strong advocate for passion-based learning, Andi shares practical ways to engage and empower today's gifted learners through meaningful experiences, even when it's messy.

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Episode 92: It's the Wrong Word!

A Meaningful Mess

17 minutes 38 seconds

1 year ago

Episode 92: It's the Wrong Word!

Keywords

education, vocabulary, teaching, learning experiences, classroom ownership, struggle, failure, real world, peer tutoring, thought partnership

Takeaways

Words matter in education; they should convey clear understanding.

Shifting from 'activity' to 'experience' enhances learning impact.

Referring to 'my classroom' as 'our learning space' fosters ownership.

Struggle is an ongoing process, while failure feels final.

School is part of the real world; we should respect that.

Thought partnership is more valuable than peer tutoring.

Language shapes student perceptions and engagement.

Educators should reflect on their vocabulary choices.

Small shifts in language can lead to significant changes in mindset.

2025 is an opportunity for growth in education.

Chapters

00:00 Reconsidering Words in Education

05:05 Shifting Perspectives on Classroom Ownership

07:12 The Importance of Struggle Over Failure

10:26 Rethinking the 'Real World' Concept

12:13 From Peer Tutor to Thought Partner

16:39 New Chapter

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