The Arts of Language Podcast
The Arts of Language podcast with Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and Julie Walker, chief marketing officer, is a weekly podcast to support teachers of writing.
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Episode 546: Teachers, Do the Assignment (opens the original)
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When you give your students an assignment, do you do it as well? In today’s episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the benefit of occasionally doing the assignment you are giving your students. This principle relates to modeling and imitation, both a part of the foundation of the Structure and Style® method. Listen and be encouraged as Andrew relates the story of when Dr. Webster required him to write the same assignment Andrew had just given to students. Referenced Materials Learning f
Episode 545: Homeschool Trade Association with Seth Dunham (opens the original)
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Seth Dunham, the president of the Homeschool Trade Association, which exists to support and equip business leaders to maximize their ability to achieve the greatest possible success. Listen as they share the history of the organization and how member businesses work together to serve homeschooling families. Referenced Materials Homeschool Trade Association Notgrass History “However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teachin
Episode 544: Revisiting AI and Education (opens the original)
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Questions are swirling around the topic of AI and its role in education. Teachers and parents are wondering when and how students should use it and whether using AI is beneficial for students. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker while they revisit this topic that leads to frequently asked questions as Andrew visits homeschool conventions around the country this summer. Referenced Materials “Writing Maketh an Exact Man” by Andrew Pudewa “Back to Basics?” by Andrew Pudewa Episode 492: Academic Int
Episode 543: A History of American Education with Robert Bortins (opens the original)
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Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are joined by Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, to discuss how parental involvement is the best indicator of student success. They talk about the history of American education and the variety of educational options that have become available to parents. Referenced Materials Robert Bortins Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education, and How We Can Win It Back by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman Classical Conversations “Homes
Episode 542: Announcing IEW Writing Companion (opens the original)
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Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for an exciting announcement about a new digital tool—IEW Writing Companion. They are joined by Heidi Thomas, who worked with Joseph Tabenkin to create IEW® Writing Companion. She describes how IEW Writing Companion solves common problems and provides the assistance that students need to successfully “do what they check and check what they do” as Andrew always encourages. Don’t miss this episode! Referenced Materials IEW Gradebook Episode 421: Announcing IEW G
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