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Listen "“Missing an opportunity because you lack the courage to jump hurts more than trying and failing.” Teach Different with Unknown Author, Courage and Failure"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts are joined by Angela Escanilla. Angela shares her journey as a teacher and the importance of taking risks in education. The conversation revolves around a quote about courage and opportunity, emphasizing that missing an opportunity due to fear hurts more than trying and failing. By using the Teach Different Method, the discussion explores the claims, counterclaims, and essential questions presented by the quote. The episode highlights the significance of calculated risks, the role of failure in learning, and how fostering vulnerability and empathy in the classroom can encourage student voice and leadership. It concludes with reflections on mentorship and the future of teaching. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:05 - Teaching Journey and Influences 06:02 - Exploring Courage and Risk-Taking 13:35 - The Importance of Failure and Learning 14:31 - Embracing Failure and Personal Growth 20:10 - The Role of Mentorship and Personal Boundaries 24:01 - Fostering Vulnerability in Conversations 28:19 - The Importance of Authentic Conversations 32:39 - Teach Different Outro
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