Attentive Teaching

Sep 25 2022 38 ep. 13 mins 26

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Attentive Teaching is an education nonprofit that aims to help teachers create peaceful and safe classrooms by recognizing and addressing trauma and stress-related issues through mindfulness and self-regulating techniques. The Attentive Teaching podcast is here to help listeners improve themselves and their classroom. Join educator Cindy Schwartz each Monday to explore mindful teaching strategies and hear from educators, mental health and mind-body professionals, parents and students. Attentive Teaching: where calm is created and resilience is cultivated.

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Attentive Talks: Oklahoma, CRT & Community

Sep 25 2022 61 mins

Join Attentive Teaching as we welcome Superintendent Cecilia Robinson-Woods, Superintendent of Millwood Public Schools, Oklahoma City for a robust discussion about the teaching of Critical Race Theory and Community Building in Oklahoma.

Racism, Sexism, Bias and Teacher's Mental Health

Aug 30 2022 67 mins

Attentive Teaching takes the discussion of C.R.T. and moves it forward with a deep dive into the ways states are passing laws that are prescribing what teachers can and cannot teach. It appears that the teaching of racism, sexism and bias are on the chopping block and we'd like to explore how the mental health of teachers is being affected. Can stressed teachers teach and ca

C.R.T and First Amendment Rights

Aug 30 2022 67 mins

Attentive Teaching continues their discussion about the controversy over the teaching of C.R.T. and racism in America. The question that today's podcast focuses on is: " Does the banning of teaching about C.R.T. violate the First Amendment rights of educators? "

Critical Race Theory - What is it and why is it so controversial?

Aug 29 2022 89 mins

C.R.T. - Join Attentive Teaching as they embark on the first of three episodes devoted to defining and unraveling the controversy surrounding the teaching of Critical Race Theory in America's classrooms.

Using The 5 Senses To Build An Environment That Supports Learning | Blogcast

Apr 07 2021 10 mins

Educators have the ability to design an environment that will influence student outcomes. How can teachers do this? Classroom Coordinator James Rossi recommends appealing to the five senses to influence your classroom. We hope you enjoy this narrated selection from the Attentive Teaching blog. You can read this blog post and more at the Attentive Teaching blog. Subscribe for futu

Why I Became A Teacher | Episode 14

Apr 05 2021 6 mins

Teachers choose to go into education for various reasons, but, according to several polls, most say they want to make a difference in children's lives. In the final episode of season 2, host Cindy Schwartz discusses the joys of teaching and shares what (and who) inspired her to become a teacher. Visit AttentiveTeaching.com for more resources and to read the transcript of this epis

Art Therapy: How To Create A Rain Stick | Blogcast

Mar 31 2021 4 mins

When you or your class is in need of taking a breath, maybe a rainstick is the instrument you can turn to for healing. Teacher-Mentor Warren F. Jacobson shares how this creative project can be used as both a grounding and educational tool for teachers and students alike. Narrated by: Tessa Altman We hope you enjoy this narrated selection from the Attentive Teaching blog. You can

Finding The Window Of Tolerance | Mindfulness Snack

Mar 24 2021 5 mins

Attentive Teaching's Rebecca Bellan discusses the window of tolerance and shares techniques that teachers can use to soothe their students while in states of hyper and hypoarousal. Subscribe for future midweek "mindfulness snacks" and visit AttentiveTeaching.com for more resources to help create a peaceful and safe classroom for your students and yourself. Follow us on Facebook, T

Teachers, It's Time To Let Go And Look Forward | Blogcast

Mar 17 2021 6 mins

It's no surprise that, while teaching during a pandemic, teachers have been under immense pressure, often putting their jobs ahead of their own mental well-being. Teacher-Mentor Karen Bracco proposes that it's time for educators to put themselves first. After all, self-care isn't selfish - it's essential. Narrated by: Tessa Altman We hope you enjoy this narrated selection from th

Teaching Quietly: Turning Off The Noise | Episode 13

Mar 15 2021 8 mins

According to a January 2021 poll conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association, 84% of adults reported feeling at least one emotion associated with prolonged stress, most notably anxiety, sadness, and anger. Teachers are not immune to these feelings, especially while teaching remotely, which can result in higher levels of anxiety, stress, and anger than most ed