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For the past 35 years, Steve Barkley has served as an education consultant to school districts, teacher organizations, state departments of education, and colleges and universities nationally and internationally, facilitating the changes necessary for them to reach students and successfully prepare them for the 21st century. A prolific published author, his weekly blog has evolved into a go-to resource for teachers and administrators all over the world. Visit BarkleyPD.com to learn more.
Episodes
May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
10 min
Maximum learning occurs when learners are in the high-focused attention sweet spot. Parents can observe and gauge where their children are in relation to the sweet spot and support them in reaching the high-focused attention area.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 30, 2020
21 min
In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve answers questions around learning and teaming during a quarantine summit hosted by Nicole Turner from Simply Coaching & Teaching.
Visit the Simply Coaching & Teaching website here.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 30, 2020
21 min
In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve answers questions around learning and teaming during a quarantine summit hosted by Nicole Turner from Simply Coaching & Teaching.
Visit the Simply Coaching & Teaching website here.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes
Apr 28, 2020
Apr 28, 2020
12 min
Mastery oriented learners are intrinsically motivated to learn for competency rather than to be driven by external rewards or fear of punishment. They are empowered learners who make conscious choices about effort to learn. Examine what practices you can implement to empower your student.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020
14 min
Reading, writing, speaking, listening are critical skills to build students’ school and beyond success. In this podcast Tina Pletan, a school literacy developer, shares strategies for parents of preschoolers through middle grades and suggests some reading time for yourself.
Get in touch with Tina: tina_pletan@bismarckschools.org
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020
29 min
In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve is joined by principal, Larissa McCoy and coach, Robyn Sullivan-Jackson from the Leto Highschool in Hillsborough County Florida, to discuss the coach/principal partnership.
Get in touch with Larissa: larissa.mccoymitti@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Get in touch with Robyn: robyn.sullivan-jackson@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.
Apr 21, 2020
Apr 21, 2020
12 min
What is the difference between practicing for performance (short term) versus practicing for learning (long term)? During this extended learning at home time, explore ways that your learners can become empowered to know how to maximize study and learning time to gain the greatest learning (permanent change). Learning how to learn is a critical life skill.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.
Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020
10 min
How can parents use similarities and differences to assist their children’s learning? Listen as Steve explores strategies parents can use to support their student learner’s understanding and problem solving skills.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.
Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020
29 min
In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve is joined by educator, Aimée Skidmore, to explore her insights and reflections of teaching students online.
Get in touch with Aimée: aimee.skidmore@cdl.ch
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
12 min
As parents work to motivate their children as learners, it is important to think about how one learns self-motivation strategies. Motivation can differ for disciplined repetition, frustrating challenges, and continuous improvement and quality. Listen as Steve explores the differences and provides opportunities for engaging in discussions and sharing examples for how to empower your learners.
Watch Austin's Butterfly here.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.