Instead of Andrew interviewing the guest, the guest asks Andrew the questions! In this episode Andrew and Julie welcome Dr. Gary Hartenburg, the director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University. Join us as Andrew and Gary have a conversation on grading and assessment and gain some insight on how to provide good feedback on your students' writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster The Paideia Proposal by Mortimer J. Adler "Process versus ...
Mar 20, 2019
March forward with Andrew and Julie as you enter into Unit 7: Inventive Writing. This week Andrew and Julie discuss the process of Unit 7 and explore its value in unlocking the student's imagination and pairing it with the thinking skills they have developed. Stay tuned until the end to learn about our writing contest this year as well as the prizes that are awarded to the winners! Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) IEW Facebook...
Mar 13, 2019
Because it's National Grammar Month, Andrew and Julie sit down and have a conversation about grammar. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss the different divisions of grammar and learn the story behind one of our favorite products: Fix It! Grammar . REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Humor in Teaching" Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 "But, but, but...What about Grammar?" "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pude...
Mar 06, 2019
For this special edition of "Ask Andrew Anything," Andrew is interviewed by one of his very own students, Savannah. Tune in for a fun conversation where Andrew responds to Savannah's questions on topics like his childhood hobbies, his experience with writing in school, and his favorite food. Referenced Materials: Savannah's Paper "Ask Andrew Anything" Episodes The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. Webster The Institutes for t...
Feb 27, 2019
Activate your premium membership now! In this episode Andrew and Julie encourage you to become a Premium Member by explaining the copious content you will receive, including Andrew's favorite new addition: the IEW Checklist Generator. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] Becoming an IEW Instructor However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style - Second Edition Upgrade Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com , and ...
Feb 20, 2019
As a student or even a teacher, it can be overwhelming to navigate the amount of sources available for a research paper. In this podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References. Join us as Andrew provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style National History Day LexisNexis Theme-Based Writing Lessons Becoming an IEW Instructor Remember to ...
Feb 13, 2019
The creative and humorous Mark Landon, one of IEW's audiovisual specialists, steps up to the mic while Andrew is away. Tune in to learn about Mark's journey to IEW and be inspired by his advice on exploring the creative side of things. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Mikael Walker Justin Holmes M45 Seven Click here to enter the A Guide to Writing Your Novel giveaway. (Drawing ended.) Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com , an...
Feb 06, 2019
From inspiring to technical, IEW's blogs are here to support and guide teachers and parents and aid students in their educational journey. In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome the IEW blog "curator," Jennifer Mauser. Enjoy a fun conversation with Jennifer as she explains her role with IEW's blog, and learn about the different content that she publishes on the website. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Blog Jennifer Mauser Laura House Student Writing Intensive Jill Pike Forum Fix It! Grammar World Histor...
Jan 30, 2019
What is the art of persuasion, really? Join Andrew and Julie as they hone in on this topic by unpacking the six elements of persuasion, and learn how IEW's Structure and Style method encompasses those elements. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "But, but, but...What about Grammar?" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Principles of Persuasion" by Dr. Robert Cialdini Thinking Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part ...
Jan 23, 2019
Having followed the research of New York Times bestselling author Dr. Leonard Sax for years, Andrew welcomes Sax to the microphone. Join us for this informative and insightful episode, in which Dr. Sax cites studies and explores his own findings that emphasize how important it is for teachers and parents to gain awareness of the learning differences between boys and girls. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr....
Jan 17, 2019
Since Andrew can't make it to the mic, IEW's Customer Service Manager Jessica Walker steps up and answers a few of Julie's questions. Learn about Jessica's experience with IEW and listen to Jessica's message on the importance of enjoying this journey of education. Listen until the end to hear what product Jessica will be giving away! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Jessica Walker Demonstration Lesson - Primary Click here to enter the Primary Arts of Language: Reading-Writing Complete Package giveaway. Rem...
Jan 09, 2019
While you're still in the midst of Unit 5, sail through style with Andrew and Julie as they discuss the different stylistic techniques. Learn about IEW's philosophy of gradually increasing the intensity of the checklist and notice how the checklist allows your students to take ownership of their writing as they discover the world of words. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Unit 5 Podcast Blended Structure and Style in Composition "Reaching the Reluctant Writer" Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Mag...
Jan 02, 2019
It's that time of the year again when IEW gives away a gift (or two) on each of the twelve days of Christmas. Join us to learn a little backstory on the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving and get a sneak peek of all the gifts IEW will be giving away this Christmas season! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2018 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com , and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or ...
Dec 26, 2018
In this podcast Andrew answers questions from our listeners as well as questions our Customer Service Team frequently receives. Join us for another round of inquiries where Andrew offers helpful insight on a variety of topics from how to implement Suzuki method when teaching piano, to how to choose appropriate pieces for copywork. Referenced Materials: IEW and Dyslexia The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Amazon Affiliate) Pamela White Fix It! Grammar Suzuki Association of the Americas St...
Dec 19, 2018
As they finish up their conversation on movies, Andrew and Julie head into a different direction: the book versus the movie. Join us to hear Andrew and Julie compare certain movies with the book that inspired the movie and listen to both of their takes on if you should read the book before watching the movie. REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria A. Trapp The Sound of Music The Wizard of Oz Book Movie Fantasia Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Lawrence of Arabia A Ta...
Dec 12, 2018
In this podcast Andrew and Julie discuss a long-awaited topic: movies. Tune in to hear the duo explore some insights from a few of Andrew's favorite movies. REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Greatest Showman "This is Me: A Greatest Showman Parody" and " [This Is Me] A Mommy Parody " The Man Who Invented Christmas Book Movie Inception High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) Goodbye, Mr. Chips Finding Forrester Akeelah and the Bee Spellbound The Phonetic Zoo "Spelling and the Brain" audio talk by Andre...
Dec 06, 2018
As you head into the busyness of December, listen to Andrew and Julie walk through Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. Gain confidence moving forward as Andrew and Julie explain the vital role Unit 5 plays in unlocking students' imagination and in developing their thinking skills. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Webinar Archive Unit 5: Writing from Pictures Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Dr. James B. Webster Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com , and perhaps you...
Nov 28, 2018
To finish up this conversation on relevancy, Andrew and Julie discuss the last of the Four Forms of Relevancy: Contrived Relevancy and Enforced Relevancy. Learn how creating a game can motivate your student to learn, and discover how Enforced Relevancy is the least effective motivator as it can lead to a dislike for learning. GO TO: Part 1 | Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax (Amazon Affiliate) M...
Nov 21, 2018
In part two of this series, Andrew and Julie discuss the second form of relevancy: Inspired Relevancy. Even if a child does not have an intrinsic interest in something, they can still be inspired to learn about it if someone they love has a genuine interest in it. Discover the different ways students are inspired to learn, and gain some insight on how you can apply that to your students' studies. GO TO: PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 A ...
Nov 14, 2018
"How children learn has a more lasting effect than what they learn." This week Andrew and Julie discuss Intrinsic Relevancy, that thing that is interesting because it is. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of capitalizing on your students' intrinsic interests, which then motivates and teaches students how to learn. GO TO: Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: National Novel Writing Month Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts ...
Nov 07, 2018
When you flip the calendar page, be equipped to move on to Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference. Learn how to effectively teach your students to "some-a-rize" longer source texts by choosing what is interesting, important, and/or relevant. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Webinar Archive Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference Newsletters Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com , and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have a...
Oct 31, 2018
To change things up a bit, Andrew and Julie open some mail from our customers and podcast listeners who describe how IEW has helped them in their educational journey. Join Andrew and Julie as they read the letters and express their joy and gratitude. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr. James B. Webster What Are We Really Doing Here? Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 However Imperfectly Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Book The Iliad by Homer (Amazon Affiliate) Fix It! Grammar Ling...
Oct 24, 2018
Andrew once again answers just about anything our podcast listeners ask. Tune in to hear Andrew's response to questions on topics like memorization, grammar, and mind mapping. Referenced Materials: Podcast with Monica Swanson Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Podcast with Susan Barton Cursive Knowledge Anna Ingham Fix-It! Grammar QUESTIONS ASKED: 1:52 - Ann asks, “I heard Andrew say many times to ...
Oct 09, 2018
Since October is dyslexia awareness month, Susan Barton of the Barton Reading and Spelling System joins the Arts of Language Podcast to offer insight on dyslexia. With years of experience, Susan explains dyslexia's intricacies and discusses the temporary accommodations teachers can provide to allow dyslexic students to still thrive and prove their knowledge. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Susan Barton Dyslexia: Symptoms & Solutions Bright Solutions for Dyslexia Learning Ally Bookshare Orton-Gillingha...
Oct 03, 2018
As September winds down and October inches forward, be prepared to transition from Unit 2 into Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. Listen to Andrew walk through the Story Sequence Chart and learn how to coach your students to effectively retell narrative stories. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Aesop Fables Webinar Archive Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack (Amazon Affiliate) A Word Write Now IE...
Sep 26, 2018
In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome Todd Wilson, the Family Man, to discuss the true difficulties of schooling. With humor and insight Todd connects with moms and dads, reminding them of what’s really important. REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Family Man e-Newsletters Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom by Todd Wilson Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe by Todd Wilson Taming the Techno-Beas...
Sep 19, 2018
After training with Dr. Suzuki, Andrew set out to teach everything while integrating Suzuki's method. Whether it be piano or writing, learn how any child can learn when you apply the principles of Talent Education. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Shinichi Suzuki Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki (Amazon Affiliate) Maria Montessori The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Dr. James B. Webster The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk Instructor Accreditation Program Berwy...
Sep 12, 2018
"Every child can learn; it all depends on the teacher." Dr. Suzuki truly believed that all children could learn when provided the right conditions. Enjoy a fun and inspiring podcast as Andrew talks about his time studying under Dr. Suzuki in Japan, and gain some insight on Suzuki's methodology. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Shinichi Suzuki Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki (Amazon Affiliate) Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki (Amazon Affiliate) Maria Montessori "Why and How Music Wil...
Sep 05, 2018
Start out strongly this September as Andrew and Julie chat about Units 1 and 2 of the Structure and Style syllabus, laying the foundation for the year. Discover the power of note making and outlining and find out how it paves the path for the upcoming year of writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Ask Andrew Anything Dr. James B. Webster "Squirrely Students Inspire Structure and Style" by Andrew Pudewa Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.c...
Aug 29, 2018
Join us in this podcast as Andrew and Julie sit down and have a conversation about the upcoming school year. Whether you're a full-time schoolteacher or a homeschooling parent, be invigorated in your quest for this new school year as Andrew provides advice on preparing your classroom and encourages you to keep moving forward. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Classroom Posters Primary Arts of Language Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students Tools for Young Writers Portable Walls: Grammar on the Go P...
Aug 22, 2018
