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Everyone wants to see children and young adults succeed in math, but it can be difficult to sort myths from facts in education. Join math professor, Anna Stokke, for conversations with leading educators about the importance of math, effective teaching methods, and debunking common myths about math and teaching. Chalk & Talk is a podcast for anyone interested in education, including educators, parents and students.
Educational leadership: Improving math and literacy with Scott Hill (Ep 33)
Chalk & Talk
1 hour 10 minutes 2 seconds
6 months ago
Educational leadership: Improving math and literacy with Scott Hill (Ep 33)
Host Anna Stokke speaks with Scott Hill, Superintendent of Evergreen School Division. They discuss Evergreen’s proactive approach to improving education, particularly focusing on mathematics and literacy. Scott shares how his division tackled low math scores by interviewing students, addressing behaviour issues, employing structured instructional methods, and providing consistent common assessments.
They also touch on broader pedagogical narratives, the role of schools in society, and the importance of setting higher expectations for students. Additionally, Scott highlights the critical strides made in early literacy instruction, with Evergreen School Division being recognized with a national award from Dyslexia Canada. A key takeaway from this episode is that strong leadership, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to addressing weaknesses can significantly impact student learning.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:03:39] Evergreen’s math challenges and student feedback
[00:08:43] Grade inflation and reporting to parents
[00:11:24] Divisional changes to improve math scores
[00:14:42] Higher expectations for students
[00:20:05] The role of schools in society
[00:26:02] Is inquiry-based pedagogy accomplishing the stated goals?
[00:30:45] Instructional caricatures and foundational skills
[00:37:09] Setting behavioural standards
[00:40:02] Cell phones in schools
[00:46:01] Common assessments and provincial exams
[00:56:30] Award-winning literacy initiatives
[01:01:08] Final thoughts
RELEVANT PREVIOUS EPISODES
Ep 1 Math and the myth of ability with John Mighton
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-22c7a-139dc72
Ep 18 Education myth-busting with Daisy Christodoulou https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-z2q9q-14ce080
Ep 20 Reading and math: parallels and pitfalls with Matthew Burns
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-8aj3f-1508af6
Ep 27 Using evidence in education with Pamela Snow
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jc9mq-161ecac
Ep 30 Math fluency matters with Brian Poncy
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pj6z6-166741e
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-33-transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-33-resources
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it
Blue Dot Sessions – Cornicob
Podington Bear – Camp
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Chalk & Talk
Everyone wants to see children and young adults succeed in math, but it can be difficult to sort myths from facts in education. Join math professor, Anna Stokke, for conversations with leading educators about the importance of math, effective teaching methods, and debunking common myths about math and teaching. Chalk & Talk is a podcast for anyone interested in education, including educators, parents and students.
