Unmasking the Hidden Biases in Our Classrooms
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
10/03/22
•39m
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In this S2E4 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation with Dr. Fabiola Bagula, Superintendent of San Diego Unified, discover why traditional one-shot implicit bias training doesn't work and learn the proven 30-hour method that's transforming schools across California. Fabiola reveals the psychological safety framework that's revolutionizing classroom management, student engagement, and school culture.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
• The 6 outcomes of adult learning (andragogy) that transform professional development
• How to create psychological safety for difficult conversations about classroom behavior
• The Cognitive Bias Codex: 180 ways your brain affects student discipline decisions
• Otto Scharmer's listening framework for inclusive teaching and culturally responsive teaching
• Why grading zeros harm student motivation and what to do instead
• The IKEA Effect and Decoy Effect in education strategies
This isn't just theory - it's practical teacher coaching that addresses disruptive students, low engagement, managing students, and building an anti-bias teaching approach. Perfect for teachers, education coaches, school administrators, principal strategies, teacher mentors, instructional leaders, and anyone focused on equity in education.
🎬 Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Fabiola Bagula
2:35 - The Mr. Rowie Story: Teacher Impact That Lasts
5:13 - Why Traditional Bias Training Fails
8:12 - Building Psychological Safety for Behavior Strategies
10:04 - The Foundation: Trust Without Shame
12:31 - Andragogy: How Adults Actually Learn
15:22 - Setting Up Professional Development Sessions
17:42 - Constructivist Listening & Theory U
21:09 - The Four Levels of Listening
23:42 - Introducing the Cognitive Bias Codex
26:00 - The Decoy Effect in Classroom Management
26:48 - The IKEA Effect and Student Participation
27:46 - Biases That Harm: Empathy and Just World Effect
30:15 - Grading Systems and Student Discipline
34:32 - Book Banning and Student Belonging
37:00 - Closing Thoughts on Education Transformation
Research & Researchers Mentioned Throughout the Episode:
- San Diego Unified School District
- Story Corps & One Small Step
- Malcolm Knowles’ Six Assumptions & Four Principles
- Constructivist Listening
- Otto Scharmer’s:
- Cognitive Bias Codex
- Student Panel Identity Interviews
Publications by Dr. Fabiola Bagula:
- Belonging and Being Enough within Latinas Leading Schools
- Leadership and Latina topics: https://bagula.medium.com/
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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Speech Therapy Secrets: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
September 26, 2022
•21m
In this S2E3 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, join me as I interview veteran speech pathologist Susie Betancourt, who shares crucial insights every parent and educator needs to know about speech development. With 22 years in North Carolina public schools and experience serving over 220,000 students, Susie reveals the key developmental milestones, when to seek help, and inspiring success stories.
What You'll Learn:
• Critical speech milestones by age (1, 2, 3, and 4 years)
• When stuttering is normal vs. concerning
• Why middle schoolers often succeed better in speech therapy
• Professional resources for parents and teachers
• Accommodations for students with speech challenges
• Success stories including a stuttering valedictorian
Perfect for: teachers, caregivers, homeschoolers, school counselors, instructional leaders, education coaches, and anyone supporting student success through a pro-kid mindset and whole child approach.
Key Topics: Speech therapy, child development, student support, inclusive teaching, parent communication, family partnerships, teacher support, professional development, student engagement, culturally responsive teaching, equity in education, inclusive classrooms, empowered educators, thriving students, education transformation
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Guest Background
1:21 Inspiring Educator Story
2:12 COVID Impact on Speech Services
3:01 Normal vs. Concerning Stuttering
5:16 Speech Development Milestones by Age
7:05 Articulation Development Timeline
8:49 Why Older Students Succeed in Speech Therapy
10:54 Resources for Parents (ASHA)
12:19 Phonics & Reading Connection
13:25 Success Stories: Autism & Communication
14:27 Stuttering Success: The Confident Valedictorian
16:07 Large School System Challenges
18:58 What She'll Miss Most About Teaching
19:59 Final Thoughts & Resources
Episode Mentions:
- ASHA.org (American Speech & Hearing Association)
- Characteristics of Typical Disfluency & Stuttering
- Typical Speech and Language Development
- Stuttering Resources
- Stimulability and Treatment Outcomes
- Response to Intervention
- Fast ForWord (Auditory Processing & Phonics)
- Autism & Autism Speaks
- Wake County Public School System
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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I Watched Kids Learn to Read (and it was beautiful)
October 10, 2022
•25m
In this S2E5 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, reading intervention specialist Linda Farrell reveals the assessment-driven approach that's helping struggling readers across America. From her unique journey as a former investment banker turned reading expert, Linda shares game-changing strategies that every educator and parent needs to know.
What You'll Learn:
✅ The critical difference between teaching typical vs. struggling readers
✅ How proper assessment drives effective teaching (not guessing!)
✅ Why early intervention before age 8 is crucial for student success
✅ The Simple View of Reading that transforms instructional strategies
✅ Free assessment tools you can use immediately
Perfect for: teachers, education coaches, school administrators, parents, homeschoolers, teacher mentors, instructional leaders, school counselors seeking effective teaching methods and professional development.
Linda's work demonstrates how proper assessment leads to targeted instruction, improved student engagement, and lasting student success. Her Reading Rockets video series shows real results with real kids, proving that with the right approach, we can help every child become a thriving student.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Linda Farrell
1:26 Inspiring Educator: Rossi King
4:24 Linda's Journey: From Investment Banking to Reading
9:49 Red Flags for Parents
11:29 Reading Rockets Video Series
16:59 What Would You Change About Education?
19:42 Favorite Assessment Tools
22:07 Success Stories That Change Lives
Episode Mentions:
- Louisa C. Moats, Ed.D.
- Decoding Dyslexia
- Looking at Reading Interventions Video Series on Reading Rockets
- The Simple View of Reading
- Readsters® Complimentary Assessment Resources
Articles by Linda Farrell:
- The Simple View of Reading
- First Rule of Reading: Keep Your Eyes on the Words
- Helping Students Keep Their Eyes on the Words
Webinars by Linda Farrell:
- The Simple View of Reading
- Using Decodable Books and Early Leveled Readers Appropriately
- Using Decodables and Leveled Readers
- Linda Farrel Balanced literacy vs systematic reading on Vimeo
- CCSS Reading Foundational Skills: What’s There and What’s Missing? - Linda Farrell on Vimeo
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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