S2 Ep09: Jazzing Up Engagement with Dan Foster
Episode description
Guest: Dan Foster, Music and Band Teacher at Crystal Lake South High School
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Episode SummaryIn this episode, we sit down with the music maestro himself, Dan Foster, a rockstar music and band teacher at Crystal Lake South. As we wrap up our series on spicing up classroom engagement, Dan takes us on a wild ride through how he orchestrated the ultimate comeback for his program post-Covid. Dan spills the secrets of creating an engaging classroom culture. From purpose-driven activities to intentionally putting students in the spotlight, he flips the script to give students the reins and designs his lessons for maximum impact. Tune in for the lowdown on Dan's secret weapons: the Band Council, student reflection sessions, and the power of interrogative questioning. And what's a "WIN" session, you ask? You'll have to listen to find out! Dan spills the beans on how these sessions become the secret sauce for student success. So grab your headphones and get ready to march to the beat of Dan Foster's engaging wisdom!