Best Inquiry Based Teaching Podcasts (2025)

1
142: Lukas Fehlings and Stewart Campbell are building an exciting new UDL community across borders! 16:27

Play Pause

24m ago16:27

16:27

Lukas Fehlings and Stewart Campbell share their plans to build a thriving UDL community in German-speaking countries. Hear their strategies for breaking language barriers, creating accessible resources, and connecting educators across borders. Whether you're building your own network or seeking collaboration ideas, this episode offers invaluable in…

1
Hekate, Herder of Bulls: Orphic Hymn and Meditation 14:41

3h ago14:41

14:41

Just in time for the Taurus Full Moon on Nov. 5, 2025. The Orphic Hymn to Hekate Lovely Hekate of the roads and of the crossroads I invoke. In heaven, on earth, then in the sea, saffron-cloaked, tomb spirit reveling in the souls of the dead, daughter of Perses, haunting deserted places, delighting in deer, nocturnal, dog-loving, monstrous queen, de…

1
S13 E1: Filling the Gap: Practical Coaching for Math and Science Educators 15:15

4h ago15:15

15:15

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines reunite to kick off a new season focused on filling important gaps in the field of education. They introduce their collaborative work on the FLITE STEM Coaching project, a national initiative designed to support math and science coaches working alongside special educa…

1
Slow looking, leadership and the neuroscience of perspective-taking 52:51

5d ago52:51

52:51

In this episode of The Art Engager, I’m talking with Dr Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson, Executive Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and a visual neuroscientist whose work explores the intersection of art, perception and leadership. Zab’s research asks one key question: how does what we see guide our decisions, actions and behaviours? Her wor…

1
141: Gordon Eldridge applies UDL to curriculum design and assessment policy. 13:15

7d ago13:15

13:15

In this episode, Gordon shares his journey from being intimidated by curriculum to becoming an expert, and reveals how he reimagined UDL guidelines as learning principles applicable to assessment policy, student leadership, and school-wide practices. Learn how to find flexibility in standards and make UDL work in your context.…

1
TEACHING DYSTOPIA: Our NEW Favorite Stories & Protagonists [Ep 274] 32:19

12d ago32:19

32:19

Think you’ve seen all the dystopia books out there? Think again! In part three of our “Teaching Dystopia” series, we share hidden gems, fresh picks, and classics, from middle grade survival stories to YA novels exploring climate change and government control. We highlight favorites like Alone and Station Eleven, plus TV and movie options like The S…

1
Teaching Social Studies with The Simpsons – Hollywood or History Ep. 11 1:33:29

14d ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Dr. Annie McMahon Whitlock, Dr. Timothy N. Constant & Kymberli Wregglesworth join Dr. Scott Roberts to explore how episodes of The Simpsons can be used to teach economics, government, and civic identity in the classroom. 📄 Show notes: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7v989y7y66xiq65p/Hollywood_or_History_episode_117xnq1.pdf 📘 Book: https://bookstore…

1
TEACHING DYSTOPIA: A Spotlight for Juxtaposition [Ep 273] 28:04

20d ago28:04

28:04

Have you ever felt like dystopia is the genre that just keeps on giving? In part two of our dystopia series, we focus on the essential skills that make these texts come alive in your classroom, showing why depth beats covering everything superficially. We explore how teaching students to notice author moves like juxtaposition helps them analyze ten…

1
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions on Museum Engagement and Facilitation 39:01

21d ago39:01

39:01

In today's solo episode, host Claire Bown celebrates the one-year anniversary of The Art Engager book with our first-ever Ask Me Anything format. She answers 10 practical questions from listeners about facilitating guided experiences in museums. From how long to let people look at artworks to building psychological safety with established groups, C…

1
TEACHING DYSTOPIA: New Essential Questions to Try [Ep 272] 30:16

27d ago30:16

30:16

Ready to refresh your dystopia unit? In this episode, we explore how to make the genre feel fresh, relevant, and engaging for today’s students by rethinking essential questions and diving deeper into structure, theme, and skill connections. From moving beyond the classic “Is America a dystopia?” debate to exploring what it means to rebuild a broken…

1
Teaching Inequality with Hidden Figures – Hollywood or History Ep. 10 1:19:55

27d ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Dr. Sarah Kaka & Lucas George join Dr. Scott Roberts to discuss teaching inequality through Hidden Figures—from race and gender in STEM to systemic inequities across U.S. history. 📄 Show notes: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jpszf97sat3qwph6/Hollywood_or_History_episode_108pt84.pdf 📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9781…

1
Exploring Poetry Through Museums and Visual Art with Tina Demirdjian 41:36

1M ago41:36

41:36

In this episode of The Art Engager Claire Bown talks with Tina Demirdjian, a poet and educator who has spent over 30 years transforming how people connect with poetry and visual art. Tina is someone who in her own words 'changes people's minds' about poetry, about themselves and about their capacity for creative expression. Working primarily with s…

1
140: Jo Miller and Michelle Ring-Hanson describe their award-winning UDL mentor toolkit 22:42

1M ago22:42

22:42

Discover how Wisconsin transformed UDL implementation statewide through a powerful mentor-driven approach. Join Loui Lord Nelson as she speaks with CAST 2025 UDL Innovative Practice Award winners Jo Miller and Michelle Ring-Hanson about their groundbreaking Implementation Trials Mentor Toolkit. Learn how this systematic, teacher-led process support…

1
Hekate's Torches: The Dualities of The Mysteries 54:26

1M ago54:26

54:26

This conversation delves into the symbolism of Hekate's twin torches, representing the duality of creation and destruction. We begin by lighting candles with a new sigil for Lampadios, exploring the significance of fire in both personal experiences and recent wildfires. Hekate's various fire-related epithets highlight her role in spiritual illumina…

1
Episode 151: AI in Practice: Learning from Law & Beyond with Pritesh Patel 54:50

1M ago54:50

54:50

In this episode, Sean and Kelly welcome Pritesh Patel, a computer scientist specializing in AI who brings over 20 years of experience from companies like Turner Broadcasting, Walmart, and GE to his current role at Fisher Phillips law firm. Pritesh shares fascinating insights about implementing AI in knowledge-based industries, from automating his p…

1
Teaching Genocide & Trauma with Hotel Rwanda – Hollywood or History Ep. 9 1:30:30

1M ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Dr. Paul Yoder & Leona Calkins join Dr. Scott Roberts to discuss teaching genocide, trauma, and resilience through the film Hotel Rwanda. This episode unpacks strategies for helping students critically engage with difficult histories. 📄 Show notes: [PDF link HERE] 📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-hb-9781648029363.html…

1
Descending With Persephone Meditation 15:51

1M ago15:51

15:51

Experience profound connection to Hekate and Persephone in this meditative journey. Unlock your inner mysteries as we descend into HER realness, for inner exploration, healing, and transformation. We begin this journey by activating our energetic roots, summoning what sustains and releasing what burdens. Persephone's message of balance, mercy, and …

1
Belonging, Community and Co-curation at Manchester Museum with Ciaron Wilkinson 45:08

2M ago45:08

45:08

In this episode of The Art Engager, Claire Bown talks with Ciaron Wilkinson, Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum — one of the UK’s largest university museums and recent winner of European Museum of the Year. After a values-led redevelopment, Manchester Museum has reimagined how a museum can engage with its community. Its missio…

1
139: Juan Gallardo offers a fresh perspective to get you thinking about the power of UDL 12:53

2M ago12:53

12:53

Looking for a fresh perspective on Universal Design for Learning? Join principal Juan Gallardo as he reveals the connections he discovered between UDL and the ancient Greek concepts of logos, pathos, and ethos. Hear how the hero's journey mirrors student learning and why UDL isn't something we design—it's something we discover within ourselves as h…

1
SHE Pod S6 Episode 5: Tamra Lysaght and Christopher Rudge 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

Host: Gabriel Watts Guests: Tamra Lysaght and Christopher Rudge Project: Research paper https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5383460 Editor: Ella Dungey Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger https://deathbyginger.bandcamp.com/ Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai Transcript link: https://otter.ai/u/GAj4E2PytimGnz6shbiepIVfL4I?utm_source=copy…

1
Teaching Mayan History with Apocalypto – Hollywood or History Ep. 8 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Dr. Timothy Monreal & Dr. Jesús Tirado join Dr. Scott Roberts to discuss how the film Apocalypto can be used to critically examine Mayan civilization, media bias, and world history through inquiry. 📄 Show notes: [PDF link] 📘 Book: [Book Link]By drScottRoberts

1
Taking the fear out of inquiry-based teaching in the museum 23:51

2M ago23:51

23:51

In today's solo episode, host Claire Bown shares practical strategies for overcoming the most common fears about inquiry-based teaching in museums. From handling uncertainty and awkward silences to managing participation and time, she guides you through simple, actionable ways to build confidence and make inquiry feel rewarding- for you and your pa…

1
Episode 150: LLMs with Simon WIllison 1:36:27

2M ago1:36:27

1:36:27

In this milestone 150th episode, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor sit down with Simon Willison, co-creator of Django and creator of Datasette and LLM tools, for an in-depth conversation about artificial intelligence in Python education. The discussion covers the current landscape of LLMs in coding education, from the benefits of faster i…

1
An American Tail & Teaching Immigration – Hollywood or History Ep. 7 1:12:34

2M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Dr. Scott Roberts welcomes Kate Van Harren to explore how An American Tail can be used to teach U.S. immigration, labor history, and cultural identity in the elementary classroom. 📄 Show notes: [Insert PDF link] 📘 Book: [Link to the Book]By drScottRoberts

1
Building a Classroom Community Series Part 3: The Science Classroom 27:56

3M ago27:56

27:56

In this episode, Erin continues her conversation with middle school science teacher Char Ritchie. Char explains how she builds on the community building practices discussed in the last episode to build a science routines that contribute to a safe classroom community. More Resources: Episode 121: Respect Agreements Check out Char’s resources on Teac…

1
BACK TO SCHOOL: State of the BNT Union + Reading Update [Ep 271] 46:44

3M ago46:44

46:44

In this “State of the BNT Union” episode, we’re sharing where the Brave New Teaching podcast is headed next, from a new focus on YouTube and refreshed dystopia content to better-organized resources for teachers...plus a peek at the projects we’re most excited about this year. Along the way, we’re swapping back-to-school recommendations, current rea…

1
Black-ish, Voting & Teaching with Sitcoms – Hollywood or History Ep. 6 1:26:49

3M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

Dr. Starlynn Nance joins Dr. Scott Roberts to explore how sitcoms like Black-ish and Derry Girls help students unpack civic identity, voting rights, and race. 📄 Show notes: [Link Here] 📘 Book: [Link to the Book]By drScottRoberts

1
Building a Classroom Community Series Part 2: Respect Agreements and Community Circles 34:46

3M ago34:46

34:46

In the second episode of our 3-part series on building classroom community and expectations, Erin shares conversations with two special guests — Bailey and her 8th grade science teacher, Char Ritchie. They reflect on their experiences with Respect Agreements (also called Community Agreements) and Community Circles — what worked, what was challengin…

1
INDEPENDENT READING: Breaking Down the Backwards Design for ELA Classrooms [Ep 270] 41:03

3M ago41:03

41:03

We’re calling it: independent reading is the back-to-school move of the year! In this episode, we’re getting honest about what it takes to build a reading culture that actually sticks, without burning you (or your students) out by October. We share the real talk on what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how our thinking has shifted post-COVID to make inde…

1
Building Classroom Community Series Part 1: Interview with Erin's Daughter 33:13

3M ago33:13

33:13

In this first episode of our 3-part series on building classroom community and expectations, Erin interviews a special guest — her daughter! Together, they reflect on the things that helped her feel seen, supported, and respected throughout middle school. From small gestures to classroom routines, this conversation offers a unique student perspecti…

1
SHE Pod S6 Episode 4: Diego Silva 21:14

3M ago21:14

21:14

Host: Kathryn MacKay Guest: Diego Silva Project: Research paper https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40592-025-00237-2 Editor: Ella Dungey Music: ‘Years’ by Death By Ginger https://deathbyginger.bandcamp.com/ Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai Transcript link: https://otter.ai/u/zL3OUTrFiNWqzvofLfxLM8REovc?utm_source=copy_url…

1
TJ KLUNE: A Conversation about The House in the Cerulean Sea [Ep 269] 1:24:33

3M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

In our final episode of Camp BNT, we got to sit down with none other than TJ Klune, author of The House in the Cerulean Sea—and let’s just say, it was everything we hoped for and more! We laughed, fangirled (a lot), and had the most meaningful conversation about TJ’s journey as a neurodivergent, queer kid from rural Oregon, how teachers shaped his …

1
Saving Private Ryan & Just War Theory – Hollywood or History Ep. 5 58:58

3M ago58:58

58:58

Dr. Scott Roberts joins Dr. Mark Pearcy to explore how films like Saving Private Ryan and Glory can help students evaluate the ethics and realities of war through the lens of Just War Theory. 📄 Show notes: [PDF link] 📘 Book: [Book link]By drScottRoberts

1
"Start Small" Series: Deepen Learning By Reducing Tasks 14:37

3M ago14:37

14:37

In the third episode of this "Start Small" series, Nicole shares some ways we can deepen learning by replacing *quantity* with *quality* in our science classrooms. More isn't always better, and while it can sometimes feel counterintuitive, cutting back on the amount of work we assign can open the gateway for richer discussions, natural differentiat…

1
HUDA FAHMY: A Conversation about Huda F Cares? [Ep 268] 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

We’ve been wanting to bring Huda Fahmy on the podcast for a long time, and this conversation was well worth the wait! From her journey as an English teacher to bestselling graphic novelist, to the power of humor, representation, and student voice, Huda shares how her work helps young readers feel seen—and why that matters. We talk about the themes …

1
"Start Small" Series: Quick Strategies To Get Your Students Thinking 16:18

4M ago16:18

16:18

In the second episode of this "Start Small" series, Nicole shares a few strategies to create a better THINKING science classroom -- you know, the kind where students actually NOTICE that the bird isn't giving its energy to the worm or that it just doesn't make sense for a pencil to measure 8 meters! More Resources: Why You Need Vertical Whiteboards…

1
LIBBA BRAY: A Conversation about Under the Same Stars [Ep 267] 58:53

4M ago58:53

58:53

Some conversations leave a mark, and this one with author Libba Bray is exactly that. From the first few minutes, we found ourselves completely pulled in by her honesty, humor, and the kind of insight that makes you pause and say, “Yes, that’s it.” What started as a chat about books quickly turned into a rich, winding conversation about creativity,…

1
Empathy & Activism with The One and Only Ivan – Hollywood or History Ep. 4 59:49

4M ago59:49

59:49

Dr. Scott Roberts speaks with Drs. Pennington, Fortune, Tackett & Horst on using The One and Only Ivan to teach elementary students about empathy, activism, and civic engagement. 📄 Show notes: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vcpviustfx6tmsg8/Hollywood_or_History_Podcast_Episode_4azm52.pdf 📘 Book: https://bookstore.emerald.com/hollywood-or-history-h…

1
Episode 149: Guiding Education with Sheena O'Connell 47:42

4M ago47:42

47:42

Description In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Sheena O'Connell, an educator and developer from South Africa who has been making waves in the Python education community. Sheena shares her journey from electrical engineering to founding Prelude, where she runs advanced Django learning sprints and teamwork training courses. We explore the cri…

1
"Start Small" Series: Building Simple Routines With 3D Practices 29:54

4M ago29:54

29:54

In the first episode of this "Start Small" series, Nicole shares three ideas to consider implementing this fall that will engage your students in three-dimensional learning in a way that builds skill through consistency and practice -- all without eating up huge chunks of class time OR creating a sense of overwhelm for you or your students. 1) Noti…

1
KATIE BAYERL: A Conversation about What Comes After [Ep 266] 45:22

4M ago45:22

45:22

If you've ever daydreamed about writing a novel between grading essays, this one’s for you. In this episode, we chat with former English teacher turned YA author Katie Bayerl about her newest book, What Comes After—a laugh-out-loud, heart-tugging story about grief, identity, and the afterlife. Katie shares her journey from the classroom to the writ…

1
Erin's ADHD Diagnosis 49:49

4M ago49:49

49:49

Erin discusses her recent ADHD diagnosis. She recorded this episode in hopes that it may potentially help other people who suspect they have ADHD or who want to know more about what its like having ADHD. In this episode: Deciding to be assessed - 4:25 Being a kid with ADHD - 9:45 Struggles as an adult and in the classroom 22:00 Deciding on medicati…

1
BREAK FOR THE 4TH: Amanda’s Road Trip Advice for Teacher Parents [Ep 265] 56:42

4M ago56:42

56:42

It’s Amanda here, and if you’ve ever hit the road with a car full of kids (or just your teacher brain trying to stay five steps ahead) you know that summer travel takes some serious strategy. In this solo episode, I’m sharing all my favorite tips for stress-free, memory-filled road trips. From how I set up my car to the genius packing system that s…

1
138: Maddy Gentry shares UDL co-teaching strategies: identifying barriers through proactive lesson planning. 13:45

4M ago13:45

13:45

Join Maddy Gentry, Learning Support Teacher at Dresden International School, as she shares how UDL transforms co-teaching through critical lesson planning. Discover her breakthrough moment when vocabulary barriers disrupted a math lesson, leading to powerful insights about proactive barrier identification. Learn practical strategies for implementin…

1
Teaching U.S. History with Pocahontas – Hollywood or History Ep. 3 54:23

4M ago54:23

54:23

In Episode 3 of Hollywood or History?, Dr. Scott Roberts and guest Dr. Nancy Sardone explore how the Disney film Pocahontas can be used to foster critical thinking about early U.S. history. Learn how C3-aligned lesson plans help students analyze historical accuracy and deepen inquiry in the social studies classroom. 🎧 Guide + book: [links below] 📄 …

1
SHE Pod S6 Episode 3: Melissa McCradden 38:54

4M ago38:54

38:54

Host: Diego Silva Guest: Melissa McCradden Project: Research paper https://www.cell.com/patterns/fulltext/S2666-3899(25)00053-4#:~:text=The%20notion%20that%20we%20can,patient%20as%20AI's%20prime%20directive. Editor: Ella Dungey Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger https://deathbyginger.bandcamp.com/ Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai Transcript link: ht…

1
5 Things We Want Teachers to Know About ADHD 42:41

4M ago42:41

42:41

Both Nicole and Erin are parents of children with ADHD. Erin was recently diagnosed as having ADHD herself. In this episode, they share the things they've learned in the last year that they wish they would have known. More Resources: 122 Rethinking That Class: What to Do When Classes Feel like a Challenge 111 Rethinking Your Classroom Management Pl…