This week, Katie and Chelsea cover the effects of stress on both students and teachers. Katie talks about the ACEs Test created by the CDC in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, and Chelsea talks about the difference between teacher burnout and demoralization. Chelsea shares her knowledge of smoking meat, and Katie shares her fear of the Yellowstone Caldera. Please wear a mask. Kids Health - Effects of Stress Center for Anxiety Disorders Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ACEs Study Na...
Jul 23, 2020•52 min•Ep. 15
Chelsea and Kate spend this week exploring the history and application of Montessori education. Kate dives deep into Montessori history, and Chelsea discusses core tenets of the Montessori approach to classroom learning. There's a new fill in the blank segment, so be sure to submit your answers to hello@sixteentoone.com . Kate learns about Schoology, and Chelsea goes spelunking in Minecraft Dungeons. Sources: American Montessori Society Famous Alums of Montessori Waldorf Education Exploring Pros...
Jul 09, 2020•43 min•Ep. 14
When do students go to school, and why? This week, the hosts tackle the origins of the school calendar, its agrarian roots and the urban compromise, and the question of the ideal school calendar. How did we get the long summer break? Why do we measure school in days? Hours? Minutes? Seconds? Kate explores the celebration of Juneteenth, and Chelsea goes spelunking in the local public library (again). State Education Reforms- list by state hour/day ODE Minimum Hours ODE School Schedules Wikipedia ...
Jun 25, 2020•51 min•Ep. 13
This week, the hosts explore the story of Ruby Bridges to contextualize and deepen understanding of issues of racism and segregation in America. A brief overview of Supreme Court cases leading up to Brown v. Board of Education reveals how our relatively recent past is impacting present day events. In studying the story of a 6-year-old girl who led a nation toward the desegregation of public schools, we can start to better understand how systemic forces of racism still attach themselves to our pu...
Jun 11, 2020•50 min•Ep. 12
This week, the hosts discuss one of education psychology's most commonly-taught theories: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. While the model for interpreting human needs has received plenty of criticism, it still serves as a useful tool for assessing often unseen factors that may contribute to a student's success, or her struggles. Kate learns some good news, and Chelsea has a warning about working with power tools. Maslow's Hierarchy The Crucible by Arthur Miller History of Memorial Day...
May 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 11
This week, the hosts talk about what they've done to pass the time during quarantine, and they focus on one of their favorite forms of entertainment: video games. E-Sports in particular are becoming a very popular form of entertainment and competition, and schools are not exempt from the trend. Kate and Chelsea cover gaming, streaming, competitive leagues, what e-sports look like as a career option, and more. Kate learns a fascinating fact about gorillas, and Chelsea is doing a bit of home impro...
May 14, 2020•46 min•Ep. 10
On today's episode, Kate and Chelsea check in with the state of teaching and learning under the stresses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts analyze the challenges that public schools and colleges are facing because of quarantines, and they discuss resources and innovations that are making remote learning a bit easier. Chelsea learned a fascinating tidbit about a recently released French film, and Kate shares her appreciation for a local book shop. Sources: Today Show- "When will sc...
Apr 30, 2020•51 min•Ep. 9
All things William Shakespeare this week! William Shakespeare is the only prescribed author listed in the Common Core, so where does he belong in the public school curriculum, and how do teachers make him appropriate for teenagers? Kate and Chelsea share and quote a few of their favorite Shakespeare plays, and they talk about how to teach Shakespearean language to all sorts of learners. Katie shares her love of a pop-up book, and Chelsea tells us all about a Press Secretary who never addressed t...
Apr 16, 2020•54 min•Ep. 8
Gym class, fitness, health, and nutrition are the list of subjects covered in this week's episode. Learn about the origins of physical education in schools, legislation and funding initiatives aimed at keeping students healthy, and changes to school nutrition standards that caused a bit of a stir. The hosts also discuss the NFL's Play 60 program and the importance of accepting physical education as part of a well-rounded schooling. This week, the hosts learned about flossing and cherry blossoms....
Apr 02, 2020•46 min•Ep. 7
This week, the hosts tackle a difficult topic: the school to prison pipeline. In the U.S., the school-to-prison pipeline (SPP) is the name given to the disproportionate tendency of minors and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to become incarcerated because of increasingly harsh school and municipal policies. Chelsea and Kate discuss how the SPP is fueled by certain policies, practices, and conditions, the populations most impacted by the SPP, and whether or not zero tolerance policies ...
Mar 19, 2020•54 min•Ep. 6
Cell phones are everywhere, but should they be in classrooms? This week the hosts approach the question of the appropriate use of cell phones and educational mobile technology in schools. Is it better to ban phones from schools altogether, or should we teach students about the appropriate use of phones in a variety of environments? Katie discusses some of her favorite educational apps and websites. Chelsea learned about RetroPie, and Katie discusses the Oscar-winning movie Parasite. Sources: Wik...
Mar 05, 2020•45 min•Ep. 5
This week, the hosts tackle music education. They explore the history of music instruction in American public schools, and they survey the research on the cognitive and developmental impacts of learning to play instruments. Kate spells the name of an odd instrument, and Chelsea learns about the tensile strength of Tungsten. Sources: www.nafme.org www.giveanote.org https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/13/nyregion/nyc-music-high-school.html?module=inline http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduati...
Feb 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 4
This week, the hosts tackle Common Core– what it is, how it came into being, and the impact it has had on public education in America. Chelsea wants to play Untitled Goose Game, and Kate wonders what you call a cow with no legs. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Core_State_Standards_Initiative https://chalkbeat.org/posts/us/2019/04/29/common-core-work-research/ https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2014/05/27/307755798/the-common-core-faq https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partn...
Feb 07, 2020•52 min•Ep. 3
Kate and Chelsea get wrapped up in clothes, codes, and sneakerheads in an episode all about school dress codes and uniforms. Kate dives to the Titanic and Chelsea wants to investigate the Department of Peace. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_v._Des_Moines_Independent_Community_School_District https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethel_School_District_v._Fraser https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazelwood_School_District_v._Kuhlmeier https://school-uniforms.procon.org/view.resource.php?resource...
Jan 24, 2020•49 min•Ep. 2
In the inaugural episode of 16:1, Kate and Chelsea explore one of the most popular educational computer games of our generation and the real, historical events that led to its creation. Katie tells you about her favorite website in third grade, and Chelsea reveals the shocking truth of brownouts. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20130731090300/http://mentalfloss.com/article/51930/legend-oregon-trail https://www.polygon.com/2013/7/31/4575810/the-oregon-trail-was-made-in-just-two-weeks https:/...
Jan 10, 2020•34 min•Ep. 1
Kate & Chelsea introduce 16:1, a show about education, teaching, and learning.
Jan 01, 2020•1 min0
