Bricker by Bricker - The Parents and Education Partnership

Knowing and understanding how children learn is an essential component of a teacher’s skill set in today’s classroom. In this podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss the characteristics of the various learning styles, or multiple intelligences, and provide practical tips so that parents can best support their children’s learning.

Gender identity has played a significant role in how boys and girls view their competence and confidence in various classroom activities and academic subjects. Parents play an essential role in establishing positive gender identity for their children, which will impact both their academic choices and future career options. Jamie and Carol look at ways parents can support their children in developing healthy, positive gender identities which will open doors to the future.

It’s time again for parent/teacher interviews and it’s essential that this is a positive and productive experience for all. Jamie and Carol, along with Grade 6 teacher Stefanie Waters, discuss what parents should expect from the interview, provide parents with preparation tips, and makes suggestions for productive next steps.

Many of us remember reading Dr. Seuss as children and March 2nd is Dr. Seuss Day. So, it’s a great time to celebrate a timeless author and discuss how reading Dr. Seuss can help develop a child’s early literacy skills. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol identify and discuss these early skills, as well as, reference various Dr. Seuss books that help to reinforce these essential reading skills. (Materials referenced in this podcast do not include those which have recently been removed for biased content.)

As we enter a new year and new decade, there are many uncertainties for parents, students and educators. Our educational system needs to evolve to meet the needs of our students both today and in the future. In their first podcast of 2020, Jamie and Carol begin their discussion about the evolution of educational practices by talking about the move from the Socratic method of teaching/learning to co-operative learning. Join future podcasts as the discussion continues to address the variety of current instructional methods.