17: Shakespeare on the Playground with educator Mel Ryane

In this episode, author and educator Mel Ryane discusses her hilarious journey as a volunteer in a public school. From failing miserably at both classroom management and understanding primary students, to succeeding in teaching Shakespeare to the same group of learners, Mel completely transforms an after-school club in a California public school. Mel’s message for all teachers is pretty straightforward: To relate to kids, you must remember what it is like to be a child.

Tips from this episode:

Learn why we should allow kids to fail and how failing develops students’ confidence levels
Discover how introducing students to the world of Shakespeare connects them to the three main issues in life: power, revenge, and love
Explore new ways to add journal writing into your curriculum and how this tool is a highly effective means of student empowerment

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