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Ep222. ft. Tisha Richmond & Dave Burgess - Extraordinary classrooms are not perfect (Part 2)

From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena

2026-06-25·00:33:29

Episode summary

In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: In Part 2, Tish Richmond and Dave Burgess go deeper into what truly transforms learning: emotional safety, authentic experiences, hands-on discovery, AI as a creative partner, and the danger of treating textbooks like sacred objects. This episode is a masterclass for teachers who want more than compliance — they want connection, curiosity, and real impact. Listen now and keep building classrooms students remember.

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In Part 2, Tish Richmond and Dave Burgess go deeper into what truly transforms learning: emotional safety, authentic experiences, hands-on discovery, AI as a creative partner, and the danger of treating textbooks like sacred objects. This episode is a masterclass for teachers who want more than compliance — they want connection, curiosity, and real impact. Listen now and keep building classrooms students remember. If today’s conversation inspired you, don’t let it end here. Be sure to connect with Tisha Richmond through her website at TishaRichmond.com⁠ and follow her on Instagram (@tishrichmond) and X (@tishrich) for practical ideas that bring more joy, creativity, and magic into the classroom. You can also connect with Dave Burgess through DaveBurgess.com⁠ and Dave Burgess Consulting⁠, where you’ll find his books, speaking events, and an incredible collection of resources for educators. Follow him on X (@burgessdave), Instagram (@dbc_inc), and TikTok (@pirate.teacher) to continue the journey. And if you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and GoodPods. Leave a review, share th...