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[ART CLASS CURATOR] 10: Teaching in Low Income Schools with Amy Bultena and Danette Albino

Art and Self with Cindy Ingram
Art and Self with Cindy Ingram
Episode • Jul 16, 2018 • 1h 17m

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers. 

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Amy Bultena and Danette Albino are here to talk about their experience in teaching at Title 1 Schools, lower-income students. These ladies hit on a variety of topics from the importance of actually respecting your students as people to taking time to prioritize yourself. If you’re a soon-to-be-teacher wondering what to expect or a seasoned Vet looking for reassurance you’re not alone, this podcast is for you!

 

Show Notes:

  • How to teach low-income kids when their most basic needs aren’t met
  • The most important thing kids need in the classroom in Title 1 schools
  • Why the Public Education System doesn’t necessarily know what’s best for its students
  • The skills teachers were not prepared for, to nurture students
  • The key to connecting with students in the classroom and cultivating those relationships
  • The benefits of treating kids as people and not just as students
  • Why it’s important to prioritize yourself alongside teaching
  • Alternatives to self-help and therapy for Title 1 Teachers
  • The thing we lose in stressful jobs, such as teaching low-income schools, that’s important to get back
  • How to address your own “privilege” in the classroom
  • The importance of talking about race, in and out of the classroom

 



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