Reflection of Cult of Pedagogy: Why You Should Bring Podcasts Into Your Classroom
If you were to look at my class schedule you would see that I teach 5th-grade science, math, and writing. But if you ask my students, they will tell you that all subjects are used when doing science, math, etc. I try hard to make plan interdisciplinary lessons because that is how the real world works. Learning any subject requires applying skills and knowledge from all content areas. That means on a daily basis I'm adapting the lessons to meet the diverse needs of my students.
While exploring the Cult of Pedagogy's blog archive, I came across an entry discussing the use of podcasts within the classroom. This blog (and podcast) caught my attention because I have wondered how I could better assess my struggling readers and writers in my science class. Many of the students have a vast schema on scientific knowledge but continue to struggle with putting their thoughts on paper. Or they have a desire to learn more but struggle with reading the more complex content as they get older. Many of my students enjoy listening to audiobooks, watching Youtube, and making videos. Introducing my students to podcasts and using them as a learning tool just makes sense!
According to the blog entry, "Podcasts are a screen-free, movement-enabling, ear-stimulating and eye-opening way to deliver content. Whether you are in-person, remote, hybrid, flipped or blended, podcasts can enhance your teaching in meaningful ways" (Patterson, 2021). Podcasts are a tool that any student can use to supplement their learning and a way to show off their understanding. Students can listen to experts, their peers, and everyone in between about topics they are interested in or need more support in understanding. Or they can become podcast creators to teach others about topics they enjoy and know a lot about.
Throughout the entry, Patterson provides resources for educators to use on how to get started with using podcasts in their classrooms. I hope to be able to start finding ways to use these resources to better support, my students.
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