Inclusive Educators Podcast

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 radical hope! We also chatted about his upcoming work - a volume of essays on campuses in crisis and a book titled “Zombie Ideas” in higher education. Our conversation draws from Dr. Gannon’s book titled Radical Hope: A teaching manifesto, published by the West Virginia University Press in the Teaching and Learning in Higher Education series.Dr. Gannon currently serves as the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence and Professor of History at Queens University of Charlotte, in North Carolina. His writings have also appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Vox, CNN, and The Washington Post. In 2016, he appeared in the Oscar-nominated documentary 13th, directed by Ava DuVernay. You can find his writings and other updates on his website thetattooedprof.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 from the Science of Learning (2nd Edition, Jossey-Bass, 2021), which emphasizes how to "spark positive change in higher education through small but powerful modifications to our course design and teaching practices.” Jim has written extensively on various aspects of teaching in higher education. He is the author of six books, the most recent of which are Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It (Basic Books, 2020) and You can find more of Jim's writing on his website: https://www.jamesmlang.com. Some other books and people referenced in this podcast include:Small Teaching Online by Flower Darby and James LangConnecting in the Online Classroom Rebecca A. GlazierEducator and Philosopher, John Dewey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 campuses, how social worlds of black students are created, sustained and in some cases threatened in historically white institutions. The conversations are based on Dr. Tichavakunda's book titled Black Campus Life: The Worlds Black Students Make at a Historically White Institution. You can find more of Dr. Tichavakunda's works on his website, at www.tichavakunda.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 learning how you can take steps to build more inclusive learning spaces that tend to the emotional needs of students who are learning and living through trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.In the episode, we discussed student-centered inclusive teaching practices during the academic term. These include building trust, relationship-building, validation, and equity-mindedness in online and in-person courses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 shares her personal transition from k12 teaching to higher education and how it helped inspire Uncommon Sense Teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for more information.

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.