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Bring fresh perspectives on financial literacy into your classroom. Sage author and personal finance expert Kristen Carioti shares practical methods for teaching budgeting, saving, and investing in ways that connect with students. This conversation offers innovative tools, real-life examples, and strategies to engage diverse learners. Whether you want to enhance your curriculum or help students build lasting financial independence, you’ll find actionable insights to make a difference. Summa...
Summary What makes cults so fascinating, and how can they become a powerful tool for teaching psychology? Dr. Wind Goodfriend, social psychologist and Sage author, provides the complete toolkit for a class where the psychology of cults becomes a catalyst for sparking curiosity, critical thinking, and active engagement among students. This episode dives into how cults, with their gripping narratives and psychological intricacies, can be used to explore everything from social influence to cogni...
Summary Are today’s performance management practices holding your organization back? Bias and outdated methods in evaluations can have a larger impact than many realize. Join guest expert Dr. Herman Aguinis for an engaging conversation on creating more equitable, effective workplaces. Herman—renowned researcher, speaker, and author in performance management—brings his expertise to the table, sharing actionable strategies to tackle bias and foster fairness. Whether you’re a business leader, an...
Whether you’re a student, educator, or simply a curious listener, this episode will equip you with the tools to become a smarter consumer of news. Misinformation is everywhere, but how do we combat it? Join Dr. Vince Filak, award-winning journalism professor and accomplished author, as he tackles the pressing issue of misinformation in today’s digital world. Drawing on his years of expertise in journalism, media writing, and education, Dr. Filak examines how misinformation spreads, the role ...
Dr. Wind Goodfriend, a professor of Experimental Psychology at Buena Vista University, recently sat down with PsychSessions' Garth Neufeld to discuss her career and journey from a challenging childhood in Ames, Iowa, to becoming who she is today. Wind recounts her experiences with undiagnosed Tourette's Syndrome and autism, her expulsion from a religious school for protesting sexist policies, financial hardship, and cultural barriers. Despite these obstacles, she persevered, fueled by a lifel...
Steven Fein, a professor of psychology at Williams College, recently sat down with Garth Neufeld of PsychSessions to discuss his career, research, and teaching. He highlights his 32-year tenure at the elite liberal arts college, noting its small class sizes and focus on undergraduate education. Steve also discusses his work with co-authors Saul Kassin and Hazel Rose Markus on the widely-used textbook, "Social Psychology," now in its 12th edition. His research has focused on stereotyping, prej...
In this episode, Sage Faculty Partner Dr. Ryan Button, a sociology professor at Tyler Junior College, discusses the importance of values and ethics in education. He highlights the shift from values-based learning to a belief-based system driven by standardized tests and performance metrics. Additionally, Ryan emphasizes the need for a growth mindset, where effort and perseverance are praised over innate abilities. Ryan also shares examples of integrating tools like ChatGPT and Sage Vantage to...
Tim Molina, a Sage Faculty Partner and Communications Professor at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, Texas, sat down with Sage authors Susan Beauchamp and Stanley Baran to discuss the crucial role of media literacy and critical thinking in today's digital age. Susan and Stanley are the authors of Introduction to Human Communication: Perception, Meaning, and Identity, now in its 3rd edition. Social media platforms often exploit algorithms and addictive features to reinforce biases and hi...
The first Generation Z students have arrived, and with them comes a host of unique challenges that stretch our well-used and applied pedagogical strategies. These digital natives are more independent-minded than collaborative team players. Join one of our Sage Faculty Partners, Regina Durante, Ph.D., who will share fresh insights on what makes Gen Z so different, creative, and unique from students you have taught in the past, as well as strategies for reaching these students in your classroom...
Sage author and Political Science Professor Lisa Baglione, Ph.D., shares strategies for engaging today's diverse students in Introduction to Comparative Politics. Drawing from real-world examples, using sports analogies, incorporating film clips, and other scenarios, she is able to capture the interest of both majors and non-majors in her political science courses. Dr. Baglione also discusses the importance of ensuring students can see themselves in politics, explaining how gender, ethn...
In this podcast on trends in Mass Communication (listen to part 1 here, part of the Sage College Publishing Podcast channel), best-selling author and educator Vincent F. Filak emphasizes the value of DEI in broadening perspectives and fostering student engagement and growth. He highlights more inclusive teaching strategies and integrative approaches to representing diverse experiences.
In part 1 of a 2-part podcast on trends in Mass Communication, join best-selling author and educator Vincent F. Filak as he dives into the dynamic world of mass communication. Uncover the thrilling evolution of the field, feel the pulse of new technologies, and join the journey into the future of this ever-evolving discipline.
A conversation with Dr. Krisstal D. Clayton, SAGE author, clinical associate professor, director of Undergraduate Programs, and associate chair of academics for the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas. Co-author of Essentials of Psychology with Saul Kassin and Gregory J. Privitera. Dr. Clayton discusses mental health trends, questions, and insights she has experienced with her Introduction to Psychology students, and shares strategies she has implemented in her classroom...
A conversation with Dr. Dawn M. McBride, SAGE author, professor of psychology at Illinois State University, and recipient of the Illinois State University Teaching Initiative Award and the Illinois State University SPA/Psi Chi Jim Johnson Award for commitment to undergraduate mentorship, involvement, and achievement. Co-author of Psychology, Seventh Edition with James S. Nairne. Dr. McBride shares insights from mental health conversations with her Introduction to Psychology students, tr...
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