Our Classroom

Our Classroom

Hosted by: Roberto GermƔn | Multicultural Classroom

Welcome to Our Classroom! In this space we talk about education, which is inclusive of, but not limited to what happens in schools. Education is taking place whenever and wherever we are willing to learn. In Our...

Episodes

Episode 52 | Liberatory Coaching w/ Lauren Vargas & Rashaida Melvin

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Lauren Vargas and Rashaida Melvin, introduce the framework of Liberatory Coaching. Classroom Notes 1. Definition of Liberatory Coaching 2. 6 Liberatory Practices 3. Coaching for...
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Episode 51 | Body Literacy w/ Cait O'Connor

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Cait Oā€™Connor, a middle school language arts teacher and mental/disability health advocate, breaks down body literacy. Classroom Notes 1. Defining body literacyĀ  2. Common assumptions...
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Episode 50 | Exploring Language Identity and Power with Poetry w/ Carla EspaƱa, Ph.D y Luz Yadira Herrera, Ph,D

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Carla EspaƱa, Ph.D and Luz Yadira Herrera, Ph.D join me in Exploring Language, Identity, and Power with Poetry. Classroom Notes 1. The poetry in their book cover 2. Poets, poems and...
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Episode 49 | Removing the Stigma w/ JD Fuller

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, JD Fuller, a therapist in private practice, adjunct professor & school counselor, as well as a consultant & trainer, joins me to discuss removing the stigma of mental health...
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Episode 48 | Working Together for Equitable Schools w/ Tina Starks

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Tina Starks, an educational designer for Student Achievement Partners, joins me to discuss Working Together for Equitable Schools. Ā  Classroom Notes Ā  1. The true problem in our...
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Episode 47 | Collaborating to Learn w/ Dr. Towanda Harris

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Dr. Towanda Harris, author of The Right Tools: A Guide for Selecting, Evaluating and Implementing Classroom Resources and Practices, joins me to discuss the idea of Collaborating to...
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Episode 46 | Taco Literacy w/ Steven Alvarez

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, author and professorĀ Steven AlvarezĀ joins to discuss Taco Literacy. Classroom Notes: Ā Breakdown of Taco Literacy Ā Relationship between politics, immigration policies, and the rise...
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Episode 45 | Avoiding Equity Traps & Troupes w/ Dr. Jamila Dugan

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom,Ā Dr. Jamila Dugan, Co-Author ofĀ Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation, gives us a deep dive into chapter two of her book - No Shortcuts:...
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Episode 44 | Got Data? w/ Shane Safir

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, author and professor Shane SafirĀ joins to discuss Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation. Classroom Notes: Utilizing to create systems...
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Episode 43 | Justice Through Culturally Relevant Teaching w/ Kimberly N. Parker, Ph.D

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Dr. Kimberly N. Parker, author of Literacy Is Liberation: Working Toward Justice Through Culturally Relevant Teaching, discusses one of the CRTs that are driving some folks...
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Episode 42 | Modeling Humility & Vulnerability w/ Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D, author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students, joins to discuss Modeling Vulnerability & Humility. Classroom notes: Mistakes made What...
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Episode 41 | A Vulnerable Moment

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto wraps up 2022 by engaging in a vulnerable moment and apologizing to any students that he may have caused harm to, even if he did so unknowingly.
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