Exploring the Core Podcast
Exploring the Core Podcast
Greg Mullen
Needless to say, our education system in this country is as complicated as one would imagine, but not so much that it can't be analyzed, understood, and improved upon. Like any system, it's a matter of recognizing the value of a system by the value of its parts. That's exactly what I hope to do with this podcast - exploring aspects of our education system in order to celebrate what is being improved upon in order to highlight what might still need to be addressed; recognizing the shadows by celebrating the light. Join me in my journey as I continue exploring the core of who we are and how we learn as students, humans, and citizens. #ExploringTheCore
Autonomy & Independence in Elementary Age Students
In this seventh episode of season three, I share my conversation with Doris Heinrich, Kindergarten Teacher and 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year at Redondo Unified School District, discussing autonomy and independence in elementary grade levels.
Nov 8, 2022
20 min
Core Principles of Standards-Based Grading
In this sixth episode of season three, I share my conversation with Dr. Laura Link, lead author of the article "Is Standards-Based Grading Effective?", discussing the core principles of a standards-based approach to grading and assessment.
Oct 22, 2022
25 min
Adopting and Adapting Standards-Based Grading
In this fifth episode of season three, I share my conversation with three educators who worked together to adopt and adapt a standards-based approach to assessment and grading in their school.
Aug 29, 2022
1 hr 6 min
Developing Attributes with eduScrum in Schools
In this fourth episode of season three, I share my conversation with Allen Gunderson about his work with eduScrum in education, specifically the way he develops strengths and attributes in his students.
Aug 29, 2022
25 min
Agile Mindset in Schools and Organizations
In this third episode of season three, I share my conversation with Emmanuel Ponchon about his work with the Agile Mindset in schools and organizations around the world.
Aug 29, 2022
33 min
Action Research and Professional Development in the UAE
In this second episode of season three, I share my conversation with Dr. Conley Hathorn about a study he published on Action Research for improving Professional Development with schools in the United Arab Emirates.
Aug 29, 2022
32 min
Project-Based and Self-Directed Learning
This first episode of season three is a conversation with PBL expert Lindsey Blackburn and alternative education advocate SJ Barakony about the connection between Project-Based Learning and a Self-Directed Mindset.
Aug 29, 2022
48 min
"Moving Forward" (S2,EP9)
In this final episode of season two, I celebrate the work of two educators who are each promoting internationally the kinds of vision and tools that are *right now* changing education toward a more self-directed schooling environment.
Jun 5, 2021
28 min
"Personality Traits" (S2,EP8)
In this episode, I present the Five Factor Model of personality traits and it's importance in education, and speak with Visual Arts Teacher, Heather Abreu, about her perspective toward the importance of introspection as an educator.
May 29, 2021
28 min
"Changes in Behaviors" (S2,EP7)
In this episode, I briefly explore six specific words we often refer to as attributes, or characteristics, looking at how these words carry with them ranges of behaviors where, on either end, are potentially unhealthy degrees of each attribute. I also speak with two professionals in the field of behavior change about their thoughts and perspectives on behavior in students as well as adults.
May 22, 2021
46 min
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