In this episode, educator Joe Vincente discusses why our first job as teachers is to help students fall in love with the subject matter we teach. Joe shares how his 6th-12th grade Manhattan school has transformed the traditional science curriculum through the implementation of Science Roundtables and Student-Created PSA Videos. When students are empowered and engaged with the curriculum, magic happens both inside and outside the classroom!

Tips from this episode:

• Explore how to get students jazzed up and loving the content you teach day in and day out
• Learn why it is important to celebrate and honor students’ work–and a variety of ways to do that in your classroom
• Understand what it takes to create a community of learners who possess a strong sense of confidence and desire to succeed

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