Oct 21, 2025
Do your students disengage the moment a presentation starts- or never fully show what they’re capable of? What if the missing ingredient was as simple as who was watching?
In this episode, I share the powerful impact of expanding the audience beyond the teacher. You'll hear how one identity-based exhibition at our Montessori Middle School completely transformed students’ confidence, participation, and ownership—including English language learners and typically shy students. You’ll walk away with practical ways to invite real audiences into your classroom—no giant showcase required.
You’ll learn:
How shifting the audience empowers even your quietest students
Easy ways to invite peers, parents, and experts into classroom learning
Why real-world relevance boosts confidence and work quality
How audience exposure builds identity, voice, and intrinsic motivation
The data and stories behind why this simple shift works
Whether it’s a panel discussion, peer walkthrough, or younger student visit, expanding the audience can unlock the most authentic, empowered version of your learners. Listen now and discover how one small shift can breathe life into every corner of your classroom.
Get the Book w/ more ideas for how to go from Teacher as audience - - - -> Authentic Audience:
📘 https://www.amazon.com/Where-Teacher-Kyle-Wagner/dp/1032484713 (Chapter 11)