Donnie B

The Doctoral Classroom

Education EN ↓ 7 episodes

This podcast documents my journey through my doctoral program, using coursework as a starting point to explore key ideas in education through scholarly inquiry. Each episode reflects on readings, theories, research, and class discussions, examining how they connect to real-world educational practice, leadership, and service. The podcast explores my understanding of teaching, learning, and educational improvement throughout the doctoral process.

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Donnie B

Episodes

Augustine’s Timeless Teaching Secrets 02.05.2026 2:48

In this episode, we explore Augustine’s pathological theories of education and their relevance in today’s classroom.

WW II Broke the Classroom? 02.05.2026 3:43

This episode explores teacher and educational impact as a result of World War Two.

The Evolution of Accountability 09.04.2026 5:18

This episode explores the evolution of the accountability movement and my predictions of what the future of education may look like.

High Stakes Testing 09.04.2026 6:57

This podcast explores my paper, The Impact of High-Stakes Testing.

The Federal Education Puzzle 30.03.2026 6:05

In this episode, we briefly discuss some of the reasons behind the call to close the Department of Education

Lev Vygotsky’s Social Constructivism: Foundations for Technology Enhanced Learning 28.03.2026 8:35

Lev Vygotsky’s educational theories explain the importance of social interaction, cultural context, and guided support promoting cognitive development. My paper examines Vygotsky’s contributions within a historical and cultural context during early 20th-century Russia. Vygotsky’s constructivist perspective emphasizes the role of cultural tools, language, and symbols that are essential for learning...

Podcast purpose 22.03.2026 2:28

This is the first podcast outlining the purpose and goals of my channel.