The Letters and Science Exchange

In this episode, we get ready for the first day of class with three L&S instructors: Ralph Grunewald, Associate Professor in the Department of English and the Center for Law, Society, and Justice; Brittney Edmonds, Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies; and Melissa Lindsey, Teaching Faculty and Director of Instructional Support in the Department of Mathematics. Thes...

In this episode, we talk about writing with Emily Hall, Director of Writing Across the Curriculum and the Undergraduate Writing Fellows program at UW-Madison, and Angela Zito, Director of Writing Consulting at Albion College. They provide insights into how writing can promote learning and a sense of belonging for students, and they share advice for instructors looking to craft transparent and mean...

In this bonus episode, we reflect on where we’ve been so far, share episode highlights, and preview what’s to come on the L&S Exchange Podcast. See the  transcript for this episode . The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative . This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a plac...

In this episode, we talk with John Zumbrunnen, Professor of Political Science and the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning at UW-Madison. John talks about how meaningful learning experiences are grounded in authentic relationships with students, and he provides practical guidance about how to balance the constitutional principle of free speech with the goals and priorities of the classroom.  See...

In this episode, we talk with Christy Clark-Pujara, Professor of History in the Department of African American Studies, about how she makes classroom discussions more inclusive. Christy shares proactive steps that instructors can take to create an inclusive classroom atmosphere, as well as tips for facilitating discussions around challenging topics. She also delves into why understanding the histo...

During this episode, Tony Chambers sits down with Exchange Producer, Molly Harris, to discuss challenges and opportunities for instructors looking to foster a sense of belonging in their classrooms. We were thrilled to gather so much insightful information on this subject, and we're excited to share it with our listeners. See the  transcript for this episode. The L&S Exchange Podcast is br...

In this episode, Jonathan Klein, Director of the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative, sits down with Lori Lopez, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies from the Department of Communication Arts. They discuss the principles and foundations of inclusive pedagogy and personal approaches to inclusive teaching.   See the  transcript for this episode . The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to...

We are excited to share with you our in-depth conversation about student flourishing, featuring Professor John Dunne, the Distinguished Professor of Contemplative Humanities in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. During this episode, Professor Dunne sits down with Exchange Producer, David Macasaet, to discuss a range of topics related to student flourishing, including the popular Art a...

In this episode, we explore the connection between belonging, student wellbeing, and inclusive teaching. John D. Dunne, Distinguished Professor of Contemplative Humanities in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, shares inclusive teaching strategies grounded in meditative practice from the popular Art and Science of Human Flourishing course. And we hear from Tony Chambers, Director of Eq...

Season 1 of the Exchange podcast is an exploration of teaching through the lens of inclusion. In episode 1, we hear from L&S Dean Eric Wilcots on his passion for teaching and his philosophy on inclusive education. Interviewed by Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Shirin Malekpour, Dean Wilcots discusses the diverse student body at UW-Madison and the need to be intentional about welcomin...

Welcome to the L&S Exchange, a podcast about Teaching and Learning in the College of Letters & Science at UW-Madison. Join us for perspectives inside the college classroom and hear insights from instructors from the first day of class and beyond. Transcripts and show notes are available on the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative website.