PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff

In this first SoTL PsychSessions episode, Garth and Eric talk with Anna Ropp from Metropolitan State University of Denver (also featured in Episode #030) about the newest PsychSessions endeavor, titled SoTL PsychSessions. Anna's the host of this new podcast of PsychSessions, and she will be interviewing researchers about their scholarship in the area teaching and learning, including how instructor...

In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Sara Gaither from Duke University about research on the benefits of diverse interactions, as well as the benefit of students getting experience in having conversations around race from early in the curriculum.

In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Loretta McGregor from Arkansas State University about how to be a more inclusive advisor and research supervisor with students of color, particularly Black students.

In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Milton Fuentes of Montclair State University. They discuss how to make it clear you value diversity, equity, and inclusion starting with the syllabus.  Based on the forthcoming article -- Fuentes, M. A., Zelaya, D. G., & Madsen, J. W.  (In press).  Rethinking the course syllabus: Considerations for promoting equity, diversity and inclusion....

In the first feature of EDI_AskPsychSessions, Marianne chats with Stacie DeFreitas from the University of Houston Downtown. They discuss how a deficit model around diversity efforts is less effective than a more balanced approach as well as how to be a more inclusive educator.

In this episode Garth interviewed Stephen Brookfield from the University of St. Thomas (Emeritus) in St. Paul, MN. Stephen is the lead author of "Teaching Race: How to Help Students Unmask and Challenge Racism" and is co-authoring for 2021 "Creating a White Anti-Racist Identity." During this discussion, Stephen shares his expertise in working with students to confront white supremacy and discusses...

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne and Garth preview the upcoming ASK mini-series on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, particularly regarding how to approach the influences of race and racism in the classroom.

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks to Asia McLeary-Gaddy, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). They discuss the ways her role can be translated into teaching.

In this episode Eric interviews Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL (Jane was also featured on Episode #006). These two have a friendship that spans 32 years. Just some of the highlights to listen for are our discussions about Bill McKeachie, assessment, career transitions, involvement in APA & STP, and program reviews. Other topics mentioned include Janeland, being a...

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Erica Wojcik from Skidmore College about a new database for finding articles to diversity your course readings.

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Erica Knowles from the Berklee College of Music explains specifications (specs) grading, including the perks and potential pitfalls.

In this episode Garth interviewed the folks from UTOPSS, the Utah Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools, including Kristin Whitlock from David High School (H.S.) in Kaysville, UT, Pam Coburn from Fremont H.S. in Plain City, UT, Annette Nielsen from Woods Cross H.S. in Woods Cross, UT, and Bob Hill and Irv Altman, both from the Univ. of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. They discuss the advantage t...

In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next interview is with Gaby Terrazas, a graduate student from the University of Pittsburgh. Marianne and Gaby talk about being a teaching assistant as well as starting a summer course at this time as well as share a candid...

In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next up is our interview with Ivan Carbajal, a graduate student at the University of North Texas. Marianne and Ivan cover both teaching as well as issues that graduate students have experienced during these times.

In this episode, Eric interviews the team from the Communicating Psychological Science course at Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, MN, including instructors Dr. Karla Lassonde and Dr. Emily Stark, and students Louisa Hall and Ellie Tiegs (our first undergrads on the podcast!). Based on a boot camp and the power of storytelling, students create blog posts that populate a web site. We a...

In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next up is Clarissa Sawyer from Bentley University. Marianne and Clarissa discuss the importance of staying connected to students, alternatives to exams, and how to make sure your behaviors match your promises.

In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next up is Julie Howard from the University of Northern British Columbia. Marianne and Julie talk about what happens when a flipped class gets flipped into a virtual setting.

For this sidebar Eric chats with Kathy Becker-Blease, School of Psychological Science Director and Regan Gurung, General Psych Program Director & Interim Executive Director, Center for Teaching & Learning, both from Oregon State University (Regan currently serves as President of Psi Chi). We discuss COVID-19, coping strategies students can use, the #help_helpedme initiative, the OSU course Punch T...

In this episode Eric interviewed the leaders from the Association of Heads of Departments of Psychology (AHDP) in Atlanta, GA, featuring David Kreiner from the University of Central Missouri, Susie Amato-Henderson from Michigan Technological University, and Lee Gillis from Georgia College & State University. We discussed organizational goals and mission, confidentiality in troubleshooting personne...

In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. This features Lindsay Masland from Appalachian State University, and Marianne and Lindsay share an optimistic streak so even the things that went wrong have an element of going right.

In this follow-up feature to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. First up is Lily Ellis from Eastern Michigan University and they discuss the impact on both a traditional 30-person class and a class at a local prison.

In this episode, Garth welcomes back David Myers from Hope College in Holland, MI for his second podcast visit. Dave is excited about his critical thinking essays that will be published in a trade book. They discuss how and where to draw the line between stopping hate speech and accepting free speech, as well as the potential effects of COVID-19 on higher education trends. AP Psychology is a hot t...

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Katherine Moen from the University of Nebraska Kearney about different ways and mechanisms for supporting new faculty members.

In this episode, Eric interviews Keli Braitman from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO. Keli grew up in an academic family and now serves as department chair. With a PhD in applied experimental psychology, her career path is fascinating, including university assessment coordinator and research analyst for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Keli discusses the challenges facing dual-care...

In Part II of this two-part AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Steven Roberts from Stanford University about representation and diversity issues in the introductory psychology course and beyond.