"The teacher's primary job is to be an example." Beyond academics, a classroom is a place where students learn values, or as Anna Ingham called them, "the intangibles." In this insightful episode Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of modeling good character for your students and talk about some of the intangible lessons Andrew tries to instill when teaching writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS "Talking about the Intangibles" Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham Blended Structure & Style in Composi...
Aug 03, 2021
It's time for another Ask Andrew Anything! This week, Julie asks Andrew questions submitted from the attendees of our writing conference. From questions on teaching in a mixed-age group to inquiries about implementing the checklist, Andrew responds with suggestions and insight. Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything" IEW's 2021 Writing Conference Structure and Style® for Students Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com , and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andr...
Jul 28, 2021
Does the checklist stiffen creativity in students? With this being a common concern, Andrew and Julie address it and continue their conversation regarding misunderstandings about IEW's stylistic techniques. Whether your student is in grade school, middle school, or high school, learn how the checklist provides students with the opportunity to explore and understand language. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2" "The Four Deadly ...
Jul 21, 2021
Is using "said" never allowed? Not at all! In this podcast Andrew and Julie address this and other misunderstandings about implementing IEW's stylistic techniques. Tune in to the first episode of this two-part series as Andrew provides insight about our methodology and explains the powerful purposes of the checklist and banned word lists. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 1" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons S...
Jul 14, 2021
With seventy-four countries participating, IEW held a virtual writing conference last month. This week, we are posting one of the recordings from that conference. In this recording Andrew and Julie discuss the different ways to teach writing using Structure and Style. Stay tuned until the end, where Andrew provides insightful answers to questions that were submitted live from the audience! REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think!" IEW's 2021 Writing Conference Writin...
Jul 08, 2021
Over recent years, more and more parents are enrolling their students in a hybrid school. Because of this, Andrew and Julie welcome hybrid schools manager Laura House. Tune in to hear how the dynamic of hybrid programs might flow, and learn how Laura and her team assess the needs of different schools. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Learn about IEW’s Hybrid Schools Division" Laura House Debbi Hall Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style Overview DVD Structure and Style for Students Reme...
Jun 29, 2021
Having homeschooled all their children, Andrew and Julie provide suggestions and share their insight on instilling an environment of learning in the home. Whether you're new to home education or a seasoned homeschooling parent, tune in as the duo discuss the great opportunity of reading aloud as a family, and be encouraged by their advice of focusing on the next positive step for your students. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Homeschool 101" Homeschooling Help Facebook Page Where the Red Fern Grows by Wi...
Jun 23, 2021
Picking up from last week, Andrew and Julie turn to the third element of the conversation: care in the classroom. Whether you are a schoolteacher or a teaching parent, learn how prioritizing and filling yourself allows you to overflow with love towards your students and children. Stay tuned to hear the duo discuss how they have transformed their lifestyles, and glean how self-care has helped them in serving others. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling "T...
Jun 16, 2021
Last year, Andrew and Julie aired a webinar on how to implement culture, curriculum, and care in your home or classroom. For the next two weeks, Andrew and Julie will hone in on these topics. Listen in on the conversation as Andrew unpacks what culture is, and learn how teachers and parents can use curriculum to accomplish the goal of instilling refined culture in their students and children. REFERENCED MATERIALS: A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling What Are We Really Doing Here? Audio t...
Jun 09, 2021
For teachers and parents, it can be easy to be concerned about your student meeting the expectations set. In this episode Andrew and Julie address the concern and discuss the different stages of learning for students. Gain insight on how helping them during each stage, whether it be a cute or an awkward phase, is important in developing competent communicators, and learn the importance of believing in and encouraging your students. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Different Stages of Learning" Teachin...
Jun 02, 2021
With summer just around the corner, many parents and teachers are wondering how to help their students to continue building their writing and thinking skills. Tune in to this week's podcast as Andrew and Julie provide suggestions on how to incorporate and encourage learning in a fun manner throughout the summer. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Summer Writing Fun with Structure and Style" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style IEW's Facebook Page "Tips & Tricks for Teaching through the Nine Units" Writ...
May 25, 2021
Every ten episodes, Andrew answers just about any question submitted by our listeners. This week, Andrew replies to inquires with clarity and insight—from what's the best stategy when editing papers to when is the right time to graduate your students from the checklist. Stay tuned until the end to hear Andrew's touching response to what brings him the most joy at IEW. Referenced Materials: Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Seven Keys of Great Teaching Principles of Motivation an...
May 19, 2021
At what point does content matter more than Structure and Style? This week Andrew and Julie delve into the topic and discuss the importance of being able to communicate effectively in order to express content successfully. Be inspired as Andrew shares the power that language holds, and learn the importance of expanding your students' capacity to think as it will enable them to use language in a way that will allow good ideas to be presented well. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure...
May 06, 2021
Last week, Andrew and Julie discussed the four forms of relevancy when it comes to motivation. Sharing with you their knowledge based on experience, Andrew and Julie discuss how motivation relates to classroom management. From establishing connections with your students to minimizing distractions for them, Andrew provides strategies to help you in managing the classroom. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Anna Ingham Dr. ...
Apr 29, 2021
How can teachers keep their students motivated in the classroom? For the next two weeks, Andrew and Julie hone in on the topic and discuss classroom management and motivation. In part one of the series, the duo focus on the four forms of relevancy when it comes to motivating students. Tune in to hear Andrew share how capitalizing on your students' interests is an important aspect in keeping them engaged, and learn why enforced relevancy should be avoided as it doesn't nurture a love for learning...
Apr 20, 2021
Having participated in countless conventions, Andrew and Julie reminisce about past events in IEW's history. Andrew also offers teachers and teaching parents ways to skillfully generate their own lesson plans. Join us this week to hear about the growth of IEW's products, and listen for the questions that Andrew asks himself before imagining lesson plans for his students. REFERENCED MATERIALS: However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Bible-Based Writing Lessons T...
Apr 14, 2021
With the rising number of homeschooling famlies over the past year, Andrew and Julie take a moment to provide suggestions for new homeschoolers. Join us this week as the duo discusses the importance of teaching at the point of need, talks about the value of integrated learning, and shares some of the joys of homeschooling. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Homeschool 101" Nature Deficit Disorder: Causes, Consequences, & Cures Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Anna Ingham Free Language Arts Lesson...
Apr 07, 2021
In the school system the purpose of studying is often solely to pass a test. Is that really the most valuable form of learning? This week Andrew and Julie discuss the benefits of mastery learning. Tune in to this episode as Andrew shares how repetition and reinforcement empower students to think better, and learn how the mastery of subjects enables students to form skills and apply their knowledge later in life. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Educ...
Mar 31, 2021
This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker finish the series on teaching literature through discussion. Instead of simply talking about it, however, the duo actually goes through the short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster." Tune in and understand the value of discussing literature as Andrew and Julie discuss the characters, the conflict, and the resolution of the story. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Literature through Discussion" "The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent...
Mar 25, 2021
How can teachers and parents teach literature to students without losing the joy and value of the subject? Join us in Part 1 of this series as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker address the topic. Learn the impact good vocabulary has on critical thinking, understand the value of discussion before writing, and gain insight on the right time to have your students write about literature. GO TO Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Literature through Discussion" The Underground History of American Educ...
Mar 17, 2021
With the rise of technology being used in the classroom, it can be difficult for teachers and parents to determine when it is appropriate to use it. In this episode, Andrew and Julie hone in on the topics and discuss when technology in education makes sense. Learn how technology can enhance the learning experience, but also gain insight on the negative effects it can have if not applied appropriately. REFERENCED MATERIALS: However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa "Low-Tech Teaching with High-End Res...
Mar 10, 2021
Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue with this special edition of Ask Andrew Anything, in which Andrew answers questions that were submitted at our special education conference . With wisdom and experience, Andrew provides answers to questions about realistic expectations for students and helping students with handwriting. Listen as Andrew emphasizes the importance of not comparing students with one another, and understand how IEW's writing program allows for teach...
Mar 04, 2021
Once again the Arts of Language Podcast brings you an Ask Andrew Anything. In this special edition of the series, Julie asks Andrew questions submitted by parents and teachers that attended our special education conference. This week, Andrew answers questions on topics like picking age appropriate source texts for a dyslexic student and helping students with their key word outlines. Learn the importance of not withholding help, and gain insight on the value of separating complexity for your stud...
Feb 24, 2021
Have you ever heard of IEW's accreditation program? This week, Andrew and Julie walk down memory lane and discuss why and how the program began. Learn all about the steps to becoming accredited, and gain insight on the value of being an accredited instructor as it leads families to teachers who are endorsed by IEW because they have proven to know how to faithfully teach Structure and Style®. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "All about Accreditation" Becoming an IEW® Instructor Find an Accredited Instructor...
Feb 17, 2021
How can teachers and parents challenge their gifted and talented students? Will IEW's writing method stifle their creativity? With stories and insight, Andrew and Julie answer these questions. Learn how IEW's Structure and Style® program provides the tools for all students to be successful, and be ecouraged as Andrew shares how teachers and parents can help their students maximize their gifts. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Structure and Style for the Gifted and Talented Student" "Success in Teaching Wr...
Feb 11, 2021
Join us as Andrew and Julie continue the conversation on success in teaching writing to students in special education. This week, Andrew and Julie walk through the nine units of our Structure and Style® program, describe how it's applicable to all students regardless of their obstacles, and share encouragement to parents and teachers to take everything one step at a time. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "More about Overcoming Obstacles in Teaching Reading and Writing" Success in Teaching Writ...
Feb 03, 2021
A week ago, IEW held a virtual conference on success in teaching writing to students in special education. For this two-part series, Andrew and Julie will recount that conference and discuss teaching students with obstacles in reading and writing. Whether your student is dyslexic or experiencing auditory problems, gain insight from Andrew as he shares the importance of surrounding your students with encouragement, and learn the value of creating a language rich environment. Go to Part 2 REFERENC...
Jan 27, 2021
Picking up where they left off, Andrew and Julie delve more into the physical, sensory, and emotional pathways of the brain. Join us in this insightful episode as Andrew shares the importance of helping your students strive for excellence, and learn about some practical ways to aid children in developing their pathways, regardless of their aptitude. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Glenn Doman The Family Hope Center The Phonetic Zoo Remembe...
Jan 20, 2021
This week, Andrew and Julie stroll down memory lane and discuss Andrew's time working with The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential . In this episode, Andrew unpacks his history and personal experience with child brain development and special needs children. Pulling together all of his research, Andrew examines the developmental pathway to help you understand your child's intellectual and physical growth. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Understanding Child Brain Development, Par...
Jan 13, 2021
In order to help our students communicate competently, it's key to create a language-rich environment for them. This week, Andrew and Julie discuss the lost art of memorization. With stories, humor, and insight Andrew shares the importance of memorization as it builds language patterns and nurtures competent communicators. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Memory Podcasts: Part 1 | Part 2 Ability D...
Jan 06, 2021
