The Epic Classroom with Trevor Muir

Scripted or boxed curriculum might be convenient and maybe even safer sometimes, but it can restrain teacher creativity and limit student engagement. Not to mention, what message does it send to teachers that they...

Ask anyone why they hate group projects and you'll likely hear the same response: either hogs or logs. Hogs are those group members who take over the bulk of an assignment or project, not allowing other group members...

I once had a guest speaker share his success story with my class. A student afterwards asked where he went to college, and the speaker said he didn't go to college. That student, who struggle academically up to that...

A boring classroom does not inherently mean a disengaging one. When I was a young teacher, I did everything in my power to NOT let my class be boring. Boredom was the enemy. But what if boredom does not mean lack of...

There's a common misconception (mostly from outside of education) that teachers are merely 'deliverers of content,' and even worse, 'babysitters.' This episode takes those notions apart, and explores why teachers and...