The Arts of Language Podcast

This is the seventeenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on November 8, 2016, as Episode 68.  Branching off from last week's special education series, Andrew and Julie open up this conversation by discussing Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Tune in to learn what it is, the challenges involved, and how IEW can be optimized so that students will have opportunities to use their abilities to the fullest.  Referenced Materials: SPED Struggles and Suggestions Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Giftedness Defined The Myth of Laziness by Mel Levine, M.D.  Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham "The Science and Art of Motivation"​ Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article Audio Talk Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the sixteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on October 24, 2016, as Episode 66.  To finish up their conversation on special needs, Andrew and Julie talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this episode Andrew and Julie examine some of the challenges of ADHD and provide suggestions for both language development and everyday home life. Be encouraged as Andrew emphasizes the value of IEW's Structure and Style® method because it allows your student to feel successful by breaking the overwhelmingly complex writing task into small manageable steps. Referenced Materials: The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis "General Prevalence of ADHD" Dr. Leonard Sax Dr. Sax's Books Why Gender Matters Boys Adrift Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting  "Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day" by Andrew Pudewa "4 Reasons You Should Buy a Standup Desk—Right Now" by Michael Hyatt "Nature Deficit Disorder" Audio talk Retrain the Brain by Jeanette Farmer Why Teach Cursive Writing? "Special needs? IEW can help!" by Jill Pike Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the fifteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on October 18, 2016, as Episode 65.  Join us this week as Andrew and Julie discuss dysgraphia: what it is and how the methods and techniques taught in Structure and Style help break the overwhelming task of writing into small, manageable steps. They will also delve into strategies and principles for helping students with dysgraphia succeed in this skill of written communication. GO TO PART 1  Referenced Materials: Dragon Dictate Software Learning Disabilities Association of America "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio talk Article  "Pen and Paper: What the Research Says" Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Audio talk Primary Arts of Language Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

This is the fourteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on October 11, 2016, as Episode 64.  Since October is National Learning Disabilities Month, the Arts of Language Podcast brings to you our Special Education series. Join us as Andrew and Julie begin the series by talking about dyslexia. Drawing from his experience and training, Andrew provides insights on helping your dyslexic students. Andrew also discusses his mission of educating teachers so that they can best aid their students. Referenced Materials: "Thoughts on Dyslexia" by Andrew Pudewa Barton Reading and Spelling System   Episode 159: IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton Lindamood-Bell The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham, C.M. Primary Arts of Language by Jill Pike Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition "Special needs? IEW can help!" by Jill Pike The Phonetic Zoo Premium Membership "The Power of Memorization" Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Student Writing Intensive (Discontinued) Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the thirteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on September 15, 2015, as Episode 8.  Over the past century there has been a great decline in thinking skills. Be a part of this week's conversation as Andrew and Julie examine what critical thinking actually is, and discover how good thinking is teachable, learnable, and practicable. Referenced Materials:  The Four Language Arts Student Writing Intensive (Discontinued) Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman  Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto  The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the twelfth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on January 5, 2016, as Episode 24. Andrew and Julie open up their conversation this week by discussing the fading motivation to "do hard things" in our society. With an ever-growing need for proficient communicators, Andrew directs his attention to the importance of cultivating an environment where students strive for excellence and desire to become competent communicators and thinkers. Referenced Materials: "Reaching the Reluctant Writer" Do Hard Things by Alex Harris "Nature Deficit Disorder" "The Strenuous Life" by Theodore Roosevelt Study Is Hard Work by William Howard Armstrong What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner "Soft Skills to Help Your Career Hit the Big Time" by Daniel Bortz The Science and Art of Motivation  Part 1 | Part 2 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

This is the eleventh episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on April 25, 2018, as Episode 138. "Why did the egg cross the road? Because it had the inclination." What makes certain jokes and phrases humorous? Building off of last week's conversation, Andrew answers this question as he discusses the eleven elements of humor. Don't miss the chance to hear Andrew crack a few jokes as he demonstrates the true joy that humor in teaching can bring. go to part 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G.K. Chesterton (Amazon Affiliate)  "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" by Shel Silverstein "Rebecca Who Slammed Doors for Fun and Perished Miserably" by Hilaire Belloc  "Homework! Oh, Homework!" by Jack Prelutsky The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Amazon Affiliate)  Republic by Plato (Amazon Affiliate)  IEW's YouTube Channel  "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the tenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on April 18, 2018, as Episode 137. In part one of this two-part series, Andrew and Julie share a few laughs as they discuss humor in teaching. Learn the powerful health benefits of humor and gain some insight on the positive effects it can have in the classroom, from an increase in student participation to a cultivation of a deeper love of learning. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's YouTube Channel  "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Andrew Kern  Anguished English by Richard Lederer  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the ninth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on May 18, 2017, as Episode 94. In this podcast Andrew and Julie address some of the elements of individualized learning. Discover how customizing your students' materials can enhance their learning abilities and motivate them to complete their tasks. Referenced Materials: Individualized Education Program Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Learning Audio Talk  The Science and Art of Motivation Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article Theme-Based Writing Lessons All Things Fun and Fascinating by Lori Verstegen U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Writing Across the Curriculum  Following Narnia by Laura Bettis Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Product versus Process Podcast Article Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and Dr. James B. Webster "Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Learning" Audio talk  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the eighth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on April 13, 2017, as Episode 89. Although poetry has been around for many ages, fewer children actually seem to read and appreciate poetry today. Join Andrew and Julie as they unpack the importance of poetry, discuss its components, and address the powerful benefits of reading poetry. Referenced Materials: The Iliad of Homer translated by Richmond Lattimore The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Primary Arts of Language by Jill Pike The Odyssey of Homer translated by Richmond Lattimore Mother Goose, Ph.D. by David Arns Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling  Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa The Power of Memorization Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Casey at the Bat by Ernest Thayer Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll Grammar of Poetry by Matt Whitling Macbeth by William Shakespeare The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart Dante's Purgatorio Translated by Jean and Robert Hollander The Death of Christian Culture † by John Senior Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the seventh episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on January 16, 2019, as Episode 174. Having followed the research of New York Times bestselling author Dr. Leonard Sax for years, Andrew welcomes Dr. Sax to the microphone. Join us for this informative and insightful episode, in which Dr. Sax cites studies and explores his own findings that emphasize how important it is for teachers and parents to gain awareness of the learning differences between boys and girls. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. Leonard Sax Dr. Sax's Books Why Gender Matters Boys Adrift Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting  "Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Iliad by Homer Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the sixth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on April 24, 2019, as Episode 188. Although many schools are shifting away from cursive writing, Andrew and Julie hone in on its great value. While citing studies and speaking from experience, Andrew evaluates the pros of teaching cursive as it can have practical uses as well as neurological benefits. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Pen and Paper: What the Research Says Article  Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 "Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive" by Iris Hatfield Primary Arts of Language Anna Ingham Cursive Knowledge by Jill Pike "Biological and Psychology Benefits of Learning Cursive" by Dr. William R. Klemm Retrain the Brain "The Benefits of Cursive Writing" by Sam Blumenfeld If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

This is the fifth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on February 14, 2018, as Episode 128. With all the distractions and busy schedules, it can be challenging to sit down and read some of your favorite books to your kids. In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome author and podcaster Sarah Mackenzie to discuss reading aloud. Get a sneak peak of Sarah's new book, The Read Aloud Family, and learn the importance of prioritizing reading to your children. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Episode 199: A Special Announcement Read-Aloud Revival  Read-Aloud Revival Podcast  The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie  Sarah's Podcast with Andrew Pudewa  Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson  Sarah's Podcast with Katherine Paterson Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Amazon Affiliate) The Giver by Lois Lowry (Amazon Affiliate) The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo (Amazon Affiliate) Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Amazon Affiliate) Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo (Amazon Affiliate) Purgatorio by Dante (Amazon Affiliate) Book of Virtues by William J. Bennett (Amazon Affiliate) The Fable of George Washington and the Cherry Tree  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (Amazon Affiliate) The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood (Amazon Affiliate) Matilda by Roald Dahl (Amazon Affiliate) Sarah's Podcast with Jonathan Rogers The Way of the Wilderking by Jonathan Rogers (Amazon Affiliate) The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson  (Amazon Affiliate) Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the fourth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on July 18, 2018, as Episode 148. In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome Monica Swanson, a blogger and homeschool mom of four boys. Monica asks Andrew some of her blog readers' frequently asked questions on topics like motivation and reading, to help her as she writes the last chapter of her book, Boy Mom. Tune in to hear Monica ask her son's fun questions for Andrew (near the end). REFERENCED MATERIALS: Episode 199: A Special Announcement Monica Swanson - The Grommom Boy Mom  Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Monica's Baked French Toast Recipe  Motivation  Article  Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Why Gender Matters by Leonard Sax, Ph.D (Amazon Affiliate) Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax, Ph.D (Amazon Affiliate) Podcast with Sarah Mackenzie  Read-Aloud Revival Penrod by Booth Tarkington (Amazon Affiliate) Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester (Amazon Affiliate) The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers (Amazon Affiliate) DK Illustrated Oxford Dictionary by Oxford (Amazon Affiliate) Boy Mom Podcast Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

This is the third episode of twenty-four in the podcast series, Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on November 21, 2018, as Episode 166. To finish up this conversation on relevancy, Andrew and Julie discuss the last of the four forms of relevancy: contrived relevancy and enforced relevancy. Learn how creating a game can motivate your student to learn, and discover how enforced relevancy is the least effective motivator as it can lead to a dislike for learning. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Episode 199: A Special Announcement Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax (Amazon Affiliate)  Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk  Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Dr. James B. Webster  Outmatched™: Ancient History U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Fix-It! Grammar Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com