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Episode Notes Today we are going "back to the lab," where we revisit one of our most popular episodes from season 1. As April gives way to May, we move from Autism Awareness Month into Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, we are revisiting a conversation with Professor Micah Mazurek, whose work sits at the intersection of those very two things: autism and mental health. Autism often exi...

Episode Notes With artificial intelligence evolving at such a rapid pace, it can feel intimidating to try and keep up. But whether you're a teacher, a parent, a student, or an employee in nearly any field, understanding what AI is and how it is present in our lives is critical.  According to Associate Professor Natasha Heny, the rise of AI brings with it a need for each of us to think critically a...

Episode Notes Today we are going "Back to the lab," where we revisit one of our most popular episodes from season 1. We are working on some great new episodes to share with you later this spring. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this conversation with our director of teacher education, Jillian McGraw. No matter where you are in your professional journey, if becoming a teacher is your g...

Episode Notes Did you know that some mental health problems are treatable with specific, relatively short-term evidence-based therapies? And if so, how do you know which providers practice these treatments? Today we're talking with Professor Peter Tuerk, a clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based treatments for anxiety spectrum disorders and who serves as director of the University...

Episode Notes Schools are regularly making important decisions that impact the quality of their students' education. Add technology like artificial intelligence that is advancing lightning fast into the mix and schools are at risk of implementing products that have little evidence of actually working. So how do they get their hands on the evidence they need to make informed decisions? That questio...

Episode Notes For those in education, today’s guest likely needs no introduction. Carol Ann Tomlinson, the William Clay Parrish Professor Emerita at the UVA School of Education and Human Development, is a world-renowned expert in differentiation, an idea that connects to how teachers see and teach each student in their class.  In this conversation, Carol shares her definition of what exactly diffe...

Episode Notes Adolescent dating abuse is a topic that, while maybe not entirely taboo, is often a difficult one for many parents and other caregivers to consider. And yet, according to the Center for Disease Control’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, one in twelve adolescence experiences physical dating violence. With a background in public health, Katrina Debnam is focused on preventing abuse in adole...

Episode Notes Can a wearable fitness tracker, paired with a mindfulness app, help patients feel more confident about being active after their ACL surgery recovery? Most active young people who undergo ACL repair surgery are eager to graduate from physical therapy and get back to their activity of choice. But when the day arrives, many don’t quite trust that they are ready. In this episode of EdLab...

Episode Notes There is a lot happening in education. From the stubborn teacher shortages to the conversations about shuttering the U.S. Department of Education. So, what role do schools of education and human development play in this present moment? We are kicking off season two of EdLab with our dean, Stephanie Rowley, who said she thinks about that very question every day. Stephanie Rowley: http...

Announcing Season 2 EdLab Season Two launches Friday, September 5.

Episode Notes What do driving in rush hour traffic, a denied debit card at checkout and teaching have in common? High levels of stress. But according to today’s guest, while two of those experiences are temporary, teachers—especially novice ones—commonly experience overwhelm daily. So, what can be done to help?  Special education Professor Michael Kennedy and his lab are leveraging generative arti...

Episode Notes Autism often exists alongside co-occurring conditions, such as difficulties with sleep or for some, depression and anxiety. For individuals with autism seeking mental health care, health care providers often have several tools in their treatment toolbox. But most of those have primarily been tested on non-autistic people. So, questions remain as to which treatments work best for the...

Episode Notes When it comes to reducing cardiovascular disease, kinesiology professor Sid Angadi’s research shows how fitness level is much more important than body mass index. And perhaps the best news of all, the researcher’s measurement for fitness is quite generous. Learn more about Siddhartha Angadi:  https://education.virginia.edu/about/directory/siddhartha-angadi EdLab is a production of th...

Episode Notes How would you define curiosity? Associate professor Jamie Jirout is on the podcast to help us answer that question and to share what she’s been uncovering about curiosity and how it relates to learning. EdLab is a production of the UVA School of Education and Human Development and WTJU 91.1FM. EdLab is produced by Audrey Breen, with support from Mary Garner McGehee and Sage Tanguay....

Episode Notes After visiting a hospital for care during a mental health crisis—whether a visit to the emergency department or for an in-patient stay—students often jump right back into school. UVA professor and licensed clinical psychologist Lora Henderson Smith discusses her work with school-based mental health professionals aimed at supporting these students during and after their transition bac...

Episode Notes No matter where you are in your professional journey, if becoming a teacher is your goal, the UVA School of Education and Human Development has a pathway to help you make that happen. In this episode of EdLab, Teacher Education Director Jillian McGraw walks us through all the ways pre-service teachers find their way to the teacher education program to pursue their dream of one day le...

Episode Notes Research can help identify policy ideas that improve schools and outcomes for students. But then what? Education policy associate professor Beth Schueler wants to know: What happens after we have evidence that a program or policy benefits schools? How do leaders decide where it gets implemented and for how long? Learn more about Schueler’s work: EdPolicyWorks Research Center: https:/...

Episode Notes Notes go hereWhile schools are some of the safest places for children, any act of violence in schools is one too many, forensic clinical psychologist and professor of education Dewey Cornell reminds us. For nearly 40 years, Cornell has studied school violence prevention and how threat assessment teams can play a pivotal role in keeping schools safe. Learn more about Cornell’s work: Y...

Episode Notes If technology tools can be a powerful way to introduce students to engineering and computer science, how can we get more of those tools into the hands of students? Associate Professor Jennifer Chiu is here to share ways she and her team are working to make that happen. Before joining the faculty at the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development, Chiu began her c...

Episode Notes EdLab is a podcast of the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development, where we talk to the people behind the school’s transformative research, innovative teaching, and thriving partnerships. In each episode we aim to demystify some of the big questions being asked in education, policy, health and human services.