Welcome to the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast. Each week we bring you discussions with educators on how they use blended, self-paced, and mastery-based learning to better serve their learners. In this episode, Tacks Feliciano to discuss integrating the Modern Classrooms Project model into coaching volleyball, robotics, and special education.

Tacks emphasizes the power of student-created videos to enhance learning experiences. Moreover, he stresses the importance of finding joy in one's pursuits, advocating for a growth mindset and a willingness to embrace challenges. Addressing pushback from students, Feliciano notes there can be an initial reluctance but he also highlighted the subsequent benefits of increased autonomy, self-pacing, and collaboration fostered by the MCP model.

Here are three key takeaways from this podcast episode:

• Leveraging student-created videos for personalized learning experiences

• Fostering a growth mindset and finding joy in learning pursuits

• Addressing pushback by highlighting the benefits of autonomy and collaboration

Discussion questions for PLC and PD: 

• How can educators leverage student-created videos to enhance personalized learning experiences in their classrooms or coaching environments?

• In what ways can educators foster a growth mindset and promote joy in learning pursuits among their students or athletes, particularly when faced with initial resistance?

• How might educators address pushback from students or athletes when implementing new teaching methodologies, such as the Modern Classrooms Project model, and emphasize the long-term benefits of increased autonomy and collaboration?

Our Host

Toni Rose taught MS English for 10 years and will forever identify as a teacher. Toni Rose strives to be the teacher that they never had growing up, so they focus on anti-bias, anti-racist work and wants to create a brave space for everyone around them. As a queer Filipinx, they understand just how important it is to be represented, be valued, and belong. They especially love being a thought partner for and celebrating teachers.

Our Guest: Tacks Feliciano

Special Education Professional, Volleyball Coach - High School and Club Level

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