Inclusive Educators Podcast

Graduate students working within the constraints of a given course and expectations of a traditional academic career, may experience a lack of sense of agency. Listen to advice that former graduate students have on ways in which graduate students can continue developing their agency to pursue careers and work of their choice within and outside of academia. We also discussed the value of having gra...

Graduate students TAs and instructors form the backbone of the teaching mission of the university, however their roles and pathways into academia are often unclear for the undergraduate students that they teach. In this episode, listen to former graduate students turned educators within and outside of academia, discuss their pathways into teaching, how the book  Teaching Gradually, Pedagogy by an...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Kevin Gannon in-person to discuss his motivation for working in education development as a tenure-track professor of History, what are key principles of inclusive pedagogy, why it is important to continue this work despite pushback from peers, administrators and legislation, how to support students in current times and as instructors how to continue our work with rad...

In this episode, we are in conversation with Dr. James Lang or Jim as we will refer to him to discuss small teaching, its relevance in higher education, the importance of contextualized knowledge in deep thinking and what small teaching practices are applicable in the age of online learning and AI. This episode's discussion revolves a lot around Jim's book on Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons...

This episode marks a transition and new season with a new host - Dr Rachana Bhave, currently working as the Equitable Assessment Specialist at the CTL. In honor of Black History month, both Dr. Bhave & Dr. Scott come together to talk with guest Dr. Antar Tichavakunda (Asst. Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara) about how to cultivate Black joy in the classroom and on university c...

Join us in this exciting episode as we introduce our newest team member, Dr. Rachana Bhave! We dive into captivating discussions about the evolving world of teaching and learning in college. This includes Dr. Bhave's personal influences, motivating learners, and small steps to embrace AI in the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mays Imad, co-author of The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching . We explore the profound impact of humanizing courses and growing our capacity to teach through reflection and navigating trauma. Our discussion sheds light on ways we can transform the educational experience for instructors and learners by fostering a more empathetic and inclusive learning en...

Dr. Helen Meskhidze recently completed her Ph. D. in Logic and Philosophy of Science at the University of California, Irvine. At UCI, She was a graduate instructor applying trauma-informed practices using empirically-based approaches. In this episode, we define trauma-informed pedagogy and five core principles. These include safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Join us in learnin...

Dr. Dewsbury is an Assoc. Prof. of Biology and Assoc. Dir. of the STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University. He is also the Principal Investigator of the Science Education and Society (SEAS) research program, a team blending research on the social context of teaching and learning, faculty development of inclusive practices, and programming to cultivate equity in education....

Join us in this special conversation with two of the four co-authors of The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching ! We discuss the book's first section, which explores course design, relevance, rigor, and syllabus design to bring racial equity to college classrooms--regardless of course modality (i.e., in-person, online, or hybrid). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, historian, and educator Dr. Scott Gelber joins us to discuss his most recent book, Grading the College: A History of Evaluating Teaching and Learning. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Gelber's interest in the history of higher education, the role of evaluation of teaching and learning, and accountability in the academy. Co-hosts: Dr. Quatez Scott and Vansh Jalan of CU Boulder. Hosted on Aca...

Dr. Beth Rogowski, Professor of Bloomsburg University (PA) and co-author of Uncommon Sense: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn , joins us in discussing active learning. Utilizing concepts like "learn it, link it", it's important for educators to understand how the brain processes information and practical ways to get students involved in their own learning. Dr. Rogowski sha...

Dr. Aaron Baker, assistant professor of Educational Foundations at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, discusses his work with culturally relevant teaching (CRT) and racial identity development theory (RID). We explore why teacher preparedness for todays students matters and how educators can learn to acknowledge and confront their own racial biases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Professor Jennifer Ho of the University of Colorado Boulder speaks about her work in Ethnic Studies and antiracism. She shares her expertise in these areas and how her work contributes to inclusive pedagogy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Christina Katopodis, co-author of The New College Classroom, discusses methods to inspire inclusive and effective teaching practices in todays learning spaces. This includes moving beyond outdated teaching practices many of us have inherited, building relationships with students, and active learning strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this kick-off episode, we define what it means to be inclusive and inclusive college educators. Key to understanding and advancing this work is understanding the educational conditions surrounding marginalized students and what our role as instructors must be in order to level the learning field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.