PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff

In this SoTL PsychSessions feature, Anna Ropp talks with Aaron Richmond, a full professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and the editor of the journal Teaching of Psychology (ToP). Aaron gives some great advice for anyone who wants to start conducting SoTL research and for anyone who reviews SoTL manuscripts. Aaron also talks about the Teaching of Psychology journal, including ToP's ca...

In this episode Garth interviews Linda Nilson from the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation (Director Emerita) at Clemson University in Clemson, SC. Ambitious since the first grade, Linda's drive to be a good student became an inspiration to helping faculty help students improve their metacognitive skills. In the book Specifications Grading, she describes an approach where assignment de...

In this AskPsychSessions feature Marianne chats with Belem Lopez from The University of Texas at Austin. They discuss why bringing an interdisciplinary lens to teaching is helpful to students as well as some teaching questions regarding language use. You can hear more from Belem by following her on twitter @melebzepol. The resources Belem mentioned include the linguistics scholars database: bit.ly...

In this AskPsychSessions feature Marianne chats with Kristina Howansky from St. Mary's College of Maryland about being an early career academic during this intense time (2020-2021). They discuss using safety cues to increase belongingness and how radical empathy can make classes go more smoothly. Plus they end with a bit on Kristina's new course on the Psychology of Sharks, an AskPsychSessions fir...

In this episode Garth interviews Nolan Cabrera from the Department of Educational Policies Studies and Practice at the University of Arizona in Tuscon, AZ. The timing of this topic and message could not be better; Nolan studies the development of racist beliefs in white men ("white guys") including political correctness and sincere fiction. Because of his expertise on a controversial topic, that e...

In this episode Eric interviews Susan Nolan from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. Susan discusses her longtime interest in learning about other people and cultures, ranging from working in Paris to volunteering at the United Nations for 5 years to serving as STP's Vice President for Internationalization and Diversity. She is an accomplished textbook author, and we discuss the multiple ou...

In this AskPsychSessions feature Marianne talks with Gabrielle Smith from Texas Woman's Univeristy. They chat about how to make an online asynchronous course more engaging including the benefits of using Perusall software as a subsititute for in-person group discussions.

In this episode Eric interviews Bill Buskist (professor emeritus) from Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Bill poignantly shares details about growing up and how baseball skills were a road to success through high school and to college. After a career-ending injury, Bill eventually becomes a serious student and thrives in graduate school. He changes his focus from operant experimental psych. to teac...

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Jessica Hill of Utah Valley University. The cover how to make classrooms more equitable for students with life challenges. Jessica also suggests reading Teaching To Transgress by bell hooks. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27091.Teaching_to_Transgress

In this episode Eric interviews Tom Pusateri from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA & the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). Tom is currently serving in a second term as STP Executive Director; his leadership experience also includes Associate Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at Kennesaw State. We discuss Tom's heightened self-awareness about aspirati...

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Priti Shah from the University of Michigan. They discuss what has gone surprisingly well in a large synchronous online undergraduate course and how to effectively conduct research with undergraduate and graduate students

"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.   Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://...

"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.   Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://...

"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.   Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://...

"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.   Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://...

"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.   Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://...

"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.   Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://...

"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.   Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://...

"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference. Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://in...

In this episode Garth interviews Elizabeth Loftus from the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA. It was a Psychology Today magazine article in 1974 that launched her public fame, and her eyewitness testimony and false memory work have lasting influence. She is a world-renown expert who has experienced cancel culture, death threats, but also induction into the National Academy of Sciences...

In this PsychSessions sidebar conversation, Eric chatted with incoming 2021 Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) President Susan Nolan about her presidential initiatives for the upcoming year. These efforts include: (a) continuing to enhance STP's work to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2) pivot teaching, including adaptations for individual students; and (3) statistical literac...

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Michelle Nario-Redmond from Hiram College regarding ableism and better-supporting students with disabilities. They address courses, university culture, and how to help students better advocate for themselves. If you want to learn more, visit https://ableismbook.com/ . 

In this episode Garth interviews Arthur Evans Jr., the CEO of the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC. Arthur describes his acronymic onboarding to APA and the learning curve. They discuss social justice missions, current political outcomes, and how psychological science when framed properly, can provide valuable data and insights that are non-partisan. Arthur shares his Philadeph...

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne speaks with Lace Padilla from the University of California Merced. They chat about what research on uncertainty can tell us about how to have more effective courses, especially in times of increased stress. In addition, they cover the way communicating uncertainty in visual displays can improve understanding.