Hosted by Ilana Huffer · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 27 episodes
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Pedagogically Speaking is the podcast that helps teachers show up with confidence, clarity, and heart. I am an inclusive education teacher and mentor with 16 years in the classroom, my show delivers real talk, practical strategies, and empowering pep talks to help you thrive, not just survive, in the profession you love.From classroom management to teacher well-being, leadership, and inclusive practices… we cover the stuff they don’t teach you in teacher prep.If you’re a passionate educator who wants to grow, laugh, feel seen, and make a meaningful impact — you’re in the right place!
Ilana Huffer hosts Pedagogically Speaking, a education show with 27 episodes published.
The teacher summer slump is not burnout, it's not laziness. It's the psychological disruption that happens when the routine, identity, and purpose of teaching suddenly disappear for two months. In this video essay, I bre
This year taught me about the critical role of leadership in education, the need for support, recognition, and inclusion for teachers and diverse learners, and the impact of leadership on teacher retention and the challe
Why are so many teachers emotionally checking out of education? In this episode of Pedagogically Speaking, we unpack the rise of “quiet quitting” in teaching — and why it may actually be a response to burnout, emotional
The conversation explores the engagement and learning opportunities presented by global events like the World Cup. It emphasizes the academic richness of sports, the importance of cross-curricular integration, and the po
The conversation delves into the misunderstood struggle of overwhelmed students, the damaging impact of the label 'lazy,' and the need for a supportive environment. It explores the complexity of human cognition, the impa
The conversation explores the impact of stillness on learning, the historical context of stillness in education, compliance culture in modern classrooms, the impact of movement on learning, the role of teachers and class
The conversation delves into the uncomfortable truth about teacher burnout, the expectation of self-sacrifice in education, and the normalization of overwork. It explores the subtle ways in which teacher passion and dedi
Students don’t care anymore… or at least that’s what it feels like right now. If your students are disengaged, refusing work, or saying “I don’t care,” this episode breaks down what’s actually happening—and why it’s not
The conversation covers the journey of a teacher from the initial decision to become a teacher, transitioning from an EA to a teacher, dealing with overwhelm and imposter syndrome, belonging and self-doubt in teaching, e
The conversation explores the impact of fear of failure on students and the importance of normalizing struggle, slowing down the rescue instinct, and praising the process and effort. It emphasizes the need to change the
The conversation delves into the challenges faced by educators in schools, including the impact of violence, the emotional toll on educators, and the need to navigate paradoxes. It also explores the dynamics of teacher-s
The conversation delves into the challenges and realities of teaching, including the struggles of new and veteran teachers, the impact of teaching contracts on work-life balance, the lack of support for French immersion
In this episode, Ilana discusses the importance of a teacher reset before Monday and provides five steps to achieve it. The steps include planning for Monday, reducing overwhelm, setting energy boundaries, and anchoring
Episode 14 of Pedagogically Speaking focuses on the mental health of teachers, addressing burnout, stress management, work-life balance, and the importance of rest and recovery. It emphasizes the need for community, mind
Episode 13: I talk about being close to the end of term 2, and report cards leading to burnout in teaching, and we explore the signs, causes, and impact of burnout on educators. I emphasize the need for boundary-setting,
In Episode 12 of Pedagogically Speaking I talk about the importance of structure and clarity in the classroom, dealing with chaos, and managing dysregulation. The episode emphasizes the need for structure, clarity, and c
Are your students staring at blank pages? Avoiding work? Saying “I don’t get it” before they even try? They’re not ignoring you. They’re overwhelmed. In this episode of Pedagogically Speaking, we’re unpacking executive f
Keywords inclusion, education, mental health, community, barriers, safe environment, collaboration, teaching strategies, student support, holistic approach Summary In this conversation, Ilana discusses the multifaceted n
In Episode 9 of Pedagogically Speaking , host Ilana Huffer sits down with internationally recognized educator and author Morgane Michael for a powerful conversation about teacher burnout , belonging in education , and th
The conversation covers the themes of community building among educators, early teaching experiences, transition to a teaching career, teaching in Saskatchewan, relocation and adjustment, and union activism and social ju
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