IEW (Andrew Pudewa)
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Practical wisdom for teaching young writers.
The Arts of Language Podcast sits at the table with teachers and teaching parents wrestling with real student work. Its conversations move from grammar, source texts, and modeling to motivation, maturity, outdoor time, and the habits that help children grow into clearer thinkers.
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The Arts of Language Podcast is an education show centered on teaching writing, strengthening thought, and helping adults support students without turning the process into panic. Its best moments feel like educators comparing notes across a table. A question comes in. A story follows. Then the conversation slowly works out what the example means for a child in a classroom, a homeschool lesson, or a writing assignment that has gone sideways. Recent episodes return often to the difference between product and process. A student paper may be worth marking, learning from, and even throwing away, while the deeper value sits in repeated practice over time. The show is especially clear about modeling. When students produce weak work, the answer is often more demonstration, more guided imitation, and more visible structure rather than vague encouragement. Grammar and mechanics are treated as tools that can increase confidence, not enemies of joy. Source texts, keyword outlines, dress-ups, fused outlines, and curriculum details appear without turning the episodes into a technical manual. Student letters add another texture, showing how children describe challenge, growth, jokes, and pride in their own developing writing. The show also wanders usefully beyond composition. Outdoor play, project-based education, musical stories around the Declaration of Independence, and virtual teacher training all become part of a larger conversation about formation. Its tone is warm, occasionally dry, and comfortable with disagreement. It assumes the listener already cares about education and wants help that can be used on Monday morning. The pacing is measured. The appeal is not novelty. It is the steady return to concrete examples, traditional teaching wisdom, and the conviction that students become better communicators through practice, structure, and patient adults.
Made for: Teachers, homeschool parents, school leaders, and curriculum-minded families who want practical help with writing instruction, student motivation, and communication skills. It especially suits listeners who appreciate traditional education vocabulary explained through everyday teaching examples.
What sets it apart: The show stands out by treating anecdotes, student letters, and classroom problems as evidence for teaching principles. It connects writing mechanics, imitation, and source-based practice to the broader formation of confident thinkers.
The Arts of Language podcast with Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and Julie Walker, chief marketing officer, is a weekly podcast to support teachers of writing. Our goal is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. - For Show Notes and Information about this podcast, visit https://IEW.com/Podcast - Contact Us with Questions and/or Comments at [email protected]
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Practical conversations connect writing instruction to classrooms, home education, public speaking and the everyday judgment involved in teaching.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker make writing instruction sound like a working conversation rather than a lecture. Guest interviews alternate with question-led coaching, moving from classroom mechanics and student modeling to public speaking, project-based learning and teacher…
Grammar questions lead you to backyard camping and teenage debate, with Andrew Pudewa guiding each turn.
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A lively question session about modeling, grammar, and why children often enjoy work they have learned to do well.
Episode 540 uses an Ask Andrew Anything exchange to make a practical case for teaching craft without draining the pleasure from learning. Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, argues that children often enjoy work more once they know how to do it…
Outdoor time becomes a family habit when the backyard, a walk, or a book outside is allowed to count.
Outdoor time feels more convincing here when it stops being framed as a big family production. Amy talks with Andrew Poudoi and Julie Walker about the 1,000 Hours Outside idea and Nature Deficit Disorder, then brings the premise down to a scale most families can actually use:…
Unbound makes a clear case for practical work as a serious path toward formation.
Education is framed here as formation, with Andrew Poudoi and Jonathan Brush of Unbound discussing how young people grow through steady, practical work.
A grounded look at the experience, collaboration, and early resistance behind a writing curriculum revision.
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, third edition anchors this episode of The Arts of Language Podcast, with Julie Walker and Denise discussing the work behind its production.
A steady case for hands-on creativity and human connection.
Andrew Poudoi and Julie Walker anchor the conversation in a familiar workplace phrase, then let it open into a broader reflection on K-12 education.
A practical reminder that writing cues work best when they are visible and within reach.
This episode keeps its focus on making writing support visible, portable, and easy to use. Andrew and Julie return to IEW's long running attention to multisensory classrooms, where posters, reminder charts, and other aids do real work instead of just filling wall space.
A grounded look at speech, debate, time management, and the habit of pursuing truth.
Speech and debate are presented here as more than performance or nerves; they are treated as a way to practice critical thinking in public. Andrew and Julie keep the focus on why the work matters: weighing ideas carefully, trying to get at what is true, and shaping confident…
A clear case for family audiobooks and read-aloud listening, centered on memory, imagination, and repeated stories.
The episode builds a steady case for audiobooks as part of family reading life, grounding it in listening, repetition, and stories shared out loud.
Psychology teaching, one career story at a time.
Honest school talk with practical stakes.
Practical classroom change, one routine at a time.
The Arts of Language Podcast examines Andrew Poudoi’s “process versus product” principle through teaching, writing, and the 1992 film A River Runs Through It.
Episode 540 of The Arts of Language Podcast features Andrew Poudoi and Julie Walker answering customer and Facebook questions about IEW instruction.
Amy Wormald explains how her family moved from 500 outdoor hours to 750 and finally reached 1,000 hours in 2025 using gradual changes and Ginny's tracking app.
Jonathan Brush, president and CEO of Unbound, explains how the organization trains young adults to navigate education and employment decisions during disruption from AI and technology.
Julie Walker interviews Denise Kelley, IEW's director of product development, about Teaching Writing Structure and Style, third edition.
This episode discusses student motivation and sustained attention in the classroom, drawing parallels to the workplace trend of quiet quitting.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the origin and evolution of IEW's portable walls, inspired by a fire marshal's rule limiting paper on classroom walls.
This episode explores how the word 'because' promotes critical thinking in students, part of a series on foundational language skills for educators and parents.
This episode announces the 2026 IEW Writing Contest, discussing its purpose, benefits for students' confidence and motivation, and its alignment with educational units.
This episode features a live Ask Andrew Anything session where Andrew Poudoi, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, answers questions from a live audience and submissions to help teachers and parents improve student communication skills.
This episode discusses the importance of grammar beyond just rules, exploring its broader role in communication and education, tied to National Grammar Day and the work of the Institute for Excellence in Writing.
This episode discusses the IEW checklist generator as a tool for evaluating student writing to provide objective feedback and improve communication skills.
A seminar introducing the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) program, focusing on equipping teachers and parents with methods to teach writing effectively.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the power of checklists in the IEW writing method as part of a back-to-basics series.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the value of homeschool conferences and conventions for new and experienced homeschoolers.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview three NCFCA national speech and debate champions: Jonathan, Abby, and Pierce.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the importance of teaching writing and critical thinking in an age of AI, using a Dickens quote as an attention getter.
This episode introduces a guest, Heidi Thomas, to discuss the IEW Gradebook tool and the effectiveness of the IEW writing method.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss cultivating a love of learning and teaching writing, using a Vince Lombardi story as a metaphor.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the milestone of 500 episodes and their mission to equip teachers with methods for teaching writing.
This episode discusses Christmas traditions and includes a guest interview, focusing on equipping teachers and parents with writing resources.
This episode features Kimberly from Rivers Run discussing resources and insights on fostering and adopting children, highlighting her organization's work and personal experiences.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the value of Unit 5 in teaching writing and thinking skills.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Garrett and Cheryl Winstead about their 1000 Good Books Project.
This episode discusses the value of homeschool conventions for building community, accessing curriculum, and supporting educational pathways.
This episode discusses how the Institute for Excellence in Writing supports teachers and parents in teaching writing to students.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how to teach students to think and challenge assumptions through writing.
This episode discusses the writing skills gap in education with Dr.
This episode discusses College of the Ozarks as a life-changing opportunity for students and shares personal anecdotes about Branson's attractions compared to Disneyland.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the importance of authenticity in the AI age and share their coffee cup preferences in a milestone episode.
The hosts discuss the impact of their work and share a personal anecdote about doing push-ups throughout the day.
The hosts celebrate their 500th episode by reflecting on the journey of their podcast dedicated to supporting teachers and parents in teaching writing.
This episode explores the importance of teaching critical thinking skills to students and children, discussing methods and challenges in education.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the technical approach to teaching writing and the importance of practicing techniques.
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Dr.