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The Thrivapy Show: The Experiential Paradox

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Episode 14 of The Thrivapy Show discusses a phenomena I call "the experiential paradox." Essentially, it is my take on the concept of teachers teaching the way they were taught, the role of reflection in experiential learning, and how our memories of being a student are not the best way to evaluate how to improve instruction. You can listen to the show on: iTunes Google Play Pocket Casts Anchor.fm Also, don't forget to subscribe to the show and, if you enjoy it, leave a rating and review. Peace, TPR, Ph.D.

When Learning Is Hard

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Fear, Permission, and Encouragement

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The Ideal Class?

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The Thrivapy Show's New Logo

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New logo for The Thrivapy Show ! After getting feedback on s ome options for a new logo for The Thrivapy Show , I have settled on this logo to use for now. Thank you to everyone who provided input! The other options are not going anywhere. So, if you had your heart set on one of the others, don't lose hope. Also, look for episode 14 to drop soon. The topic will be the experiential nature of learning how to teach or, as I call it, "the experiential paradox." Peace, TPR, Ph.D.

The Thrivapy Show: I Am A Teacher. I Am A Weirdo.

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Episode 13 of The Thrivapy Show is now available . In this episode, I dive into what it means to be a "weirdo" when I talk about teaching and learning. You can listen to the show on the following platforms: - iTunes - Google Play - Pocket Casts - My anchor.fm station Also, don't forget to take the survey to help me pick the new Thrivapy Show logo .

The Thrivapy Show Logo Survey

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Greetings, friends! I need your help. The Thrivapy Show  needs a fresh logo and I am looking to you, the Thrivapy community, to help pick one. Below are 7 potential logos. Your assignment is to choose which one is your favorite.  Here is how to submit your favorite. Look at each logo. Which feels best given Thrivapy's mission to create knowledge and bring more joy into the world. Click here to access the survey  or scroll down to take the survey on this page. Fill out the form and submit. If you have a suggestion or comment, you can email me at  troy.roddy.phd@gmail.com . A B C D E F G Loading...

Thrivapy 101

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Honoring Children's Humanity In School

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Silliness, Frustration, and Laziness (or at least the perception of laziness). If you have ever taught (as a teacher, parent, or coach), you have had to address these roadblocks to engaged learning. If your goal was to eliminate them, I suspect your efforts were neither long lasting or satisfying. On the other hand, if you took an approach to addressing them that was based on honoring the basic humanity of children, what might happen? In episode 12 of The Thrivapy Show , I explore that question. You can listen to the show through the following platforms. Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Google Podcasts (Google Play Store) Pocket Casts Anchor.fm If you haven't done so already, please consider subscribing, writing a review, and leaving a rating. Doing so helps the show become more visible to others, creates more knowledge, and brings some joy into the world.