Best Podagogy Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking Learning: Escape Rooms in the Classroom (and Beyond) with Dr. Mark Julien and Arica Oliver 22:40

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2h ago22:40

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What happens when you turn a lecture hall into an escape room? In this episode of Podagogies, Brock University’s Mark Julien and Arica Oliver discuss how they've gamified human resources education. From puzzle-based test prep to navigating campus offices, their escape room activity blends competition, collaboration, and critical engagement with equ…

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Teaching the Teacher: How Practicum Shapes Future Educators with Amy Burns 15:03

6d ago15:03

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What does it really take to support teacher candidates in the classroom? In this episode of Popular Pedagogy, Dr. Amy Burns—Dean of the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University—shares insights from her decades as a K–12 educator and leader in teacher preparation. From building reflective spaces to turning challenges into learning opportunities, t…

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Engage with the Joy: Making the Most of Your Practicum with Amy Burns 15:03

8d ago15:03

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In this episode of Popular Podagogy, host Chris Carlton has a conversation with Dr. Amy Burns, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. Together, they explore how teacher candidates can thrive during their practicum by taking care of themselves, adopting a learning mindset, and building meaningful relationships with mentors and stude…

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Live from the LTC: Conversations from TMU's 2025 Learning and Teaching Conference 34:47

4M ago34:47

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In this special edition of Podagogies, Chelsea and Curtis sit down with faculty, contract lecturers, and staff attending Toronto Metropolitan University’s 2025 Learning and Teaching Conference. The conference has been a tradition every May at TMU for over thirty years. From considering the impacts of GenAI, to imagining more collaborative, caring, …

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Popular Podagogy: How to Bring Theatre into Your Classroom 24:32

4M ago24:32

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In this fun and inspiring episode of Popular Podagogy, Jocelyn Greene shares how theatre and improv can supercharge student learning and bring joy to the classroom! From building confidence to boosting academic skills through playful storytelling, she shows how every subject—even math—can come alive with imagination. Whether you're taping out maps …

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Teaching Sustainable Fashion through Land-based Learning with Rachel MacHenry 16:21

4M ago16:21

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In this episode of Podagogies, we speak with Dr. Rachel MacHenry, Assistant Professor of Fashion at TMU, about her innovative course that brings first-year students to the rooftop urban farm to grow, harvest, and dye with natural plants. Blending sustainability, decolonization, and hands-on learning, the course invites students to reimagine fashion…

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Popular Podagogy: A Worm-derful Vermiculture Schoolwide Project with Ian Matheson 25:21

6M ago25:21

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Join host Chris Carlton and Dr. Ian Matheson as they dive into an exciting primary school-wide environmental project. Discover how researchers, teacher candidates, primary students, and community partners came together to create vermicomposting systems that transformed classroom learning and connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. From h…

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Podagogies Presents DocTalks, Episode 1: Introduction with Dr. Teresa Chan 34:00

7M ago34:00

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In this inaugural episode of DocTalks, we introduce a brand-new branch of Podagogies dedicated to exploring the world of medical education. Co-hosts Curtis Maloley and Chelsea Jones welcome the new DocTalks co-host, Dr. Heather McNeil, Interim Assistant Dean of Faculty Development at the TMU School of Medicine. To kick things off, we’re joined by D…

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Trust, Critical Thinking, and AI in Large Classes with Educational Developer Dr. M Dougherty 31:00

7M ago31:00

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In this special episode of Podagogies, Chelsea Jones shares insights from her experience leading a massive first-year course with 1,100 students, discussing the challenges of AI, academic integrity, and student engagement. Joined by educational developer Dr. M Dougherty, Chelsea explores critical questions: How are students actually using AI? How d…

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Scaling Up Accessibility in Large Classes: Chelsea talks with Educational Developer Dr. Ann Gagné 34:43

7M ago34:43

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In this episode of Podagogies, Chelsea Jones and Curtis Maloley continue their deep dive into the realities of teaching a large first-year course with 1,100 students. This time, the focus is on accessibility. Chelsea shares insights from an accessibility audit conducted by Dr. Ann Gagné, Senior Educational Developer for Accessibility and Inclusion …

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Popular Podagogy: Chinese Newcomer Youth in the Classroom with Laura Mozhu Li 21:29

8M ago21:29

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Laura Mozhu Li, an MEd student at the Faculty of Education, talks about her research on Chinese newcomer youth and their experiences with racism in Canada. Laura, a 1.5 generation Chinese-Canadian, shares how her own immigration and schooling experiences influenced her research, along with some helpful tips on fostering inclusive classrooms. Laura …

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All About Literacy with Dr. Pamela Beach 30:42

10M ago30:42

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Dr. Pamela Beach, Associate Professor of Language and Literacy, joins us for a wide-scoping discussion about literacy. Listen to learn about multi-literacies, early literacies, the differences between learning languages, how to help with literacy learning in your classroom - and so much more! Pamela's book, Promoting Language and Early Literacy Dev…

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Popular Podagogy: Video Games in the Classroom: How and Why 19:00

11M ago19:00

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Queen's Master of Education student Kyle Raymond joins us to talk about how and why video games should be part of the classroom. Kyle provides practical tips on logistics and ways to make it work with limited resources as well as ideas on how to integrate video games into lessons. Kyle Raymond is a passionate educator pursuing a Master of Education…

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When Grief Comes to Class with Dr. Jennifer Poole 31:23

1y ago31:23

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Join us for an insightful episode with Dr. Jennifer Poole, an Associate Professor of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University and a Teaching Fellow at the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. Dr. Poole shares her groundbreaking research on grief in educational settings, drawing from her extensive experience and personal journey. We…

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Decolonizing Psychology with Dr. Becky Choma, Anik Obomsawin and Jaiden Herkimer 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

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In this episode, we explore the integration of Indigenous perspectives into psychology education with guests, Dr. Becky Choma, a social and political psychology professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and graduate students Anik Obomsawin and Jaiden Herkimer. They discuss the purposeful process they undertook to begin developing a new course o…

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Queer Joy in the Classroom with Tristan Lewis 21:21

1+ y ago21:21

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Recent Master of Education Graduate Tristan Lewis joins Chris Carlton this month to talk about his MEd project - A Month of Queer Thriving: 20 ways to queer your classroom. Enjoy this conversation full of helpful and easy to implement ideas about ways to queer your classroom. Make sure to check out Tristan's resource, A Month of Queer Thriving: 20 …

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Confronting What AI Means for Higher Education with Dr. Bonnie Stewart 38:12

1+ y ago38:12

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Join hosts Chelsea Jones and Curtis Maloley as they dive into the world of open education and digital technology with Dr. Bonnie Stewart, a keynote speaker at the 2024 TMU Learning and Teaching Conference and associate professor at the University of Windsor. In this episode, Dr. Stewart shares her insights on generative AI, reflecting on her initia…

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Accommodations and the Transition from High School to University 19:47

1+ y ago19:47

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Did you know that accommodations from high school don't automatically transfer to University? Or that the goal of accommodations for students changes once you get to University? Alan Jeans, Manager of Queen's Student Accessibility Services and current PhD student at the Faculty of Education joins host Chris Carlton to discuss the transition from K-…

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Popular Podagogy: The Total Solar Eclipse! 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

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Dr. Nikhil Arora (Physics) and Dr. Nenad Radakovic (Education) join host Chris Carlton to discuss the 2024 total solar eclipse. Listen to find out more about the solar eclipse, what to talk about in your classroom, and more! Resources: Queen's 2024 Total Solar EclipseBy Dr. Nikhil Arora and Dr. Nenad Radakovic

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Everyday Equity Challenges in the Classroom 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

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Wondering how to navigate equity in your classroom? Our own Dr. Alana Butler joins us to answer questions like: How do you support diverse students in your classroom without putting the spotlight on them? How do you navigate and address offensive comments in the classroom – and how do you bring it up with the entire class? Alana and Chris talk abou…

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Imagining Climate Futures Across Disciplines: Dr. Christine Bolus-Reichert and Dr. Matthew Hoffmann 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

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The climate crisis affects students and educators alike, and requires complex solutions that draw upon expertise that transcends disciplinary boundaries. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Hoffmann and Dr. Christine Bolus-Reichert discuss a course they co-teach at the University of Toronto on Climate Futures, which brings together students from the disci…

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Using AI in the classroom 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

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Listen to Dr. Chris DeLuca, Professor of Educational Assessment and Associate Dean - School of Graduate Studies, talk about AI in the classroom - ways to leverage it to enhance student learning, why we shouldn't be afraid of it, and how to get started using AI. Find out more about Chris DeLuca. Resources Leveraging AI to enhance learning Kappan Onl…

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Popular Podagogy: Mental Health in the Classroom - with Laura Conboy 32:42

2y ago32:42

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On this podcast, we talked with registered social worker Laura Conboy, who is the Mental Health Lead at Limestone District School Board. Laura discusses mental health as a continuum, strategies for mental health in the classroom - both individually and as a group, how to create caring conditions, what a circle of care looks like, how to navigate th…

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Embracing Dissonance in Learning and Teaching with Dr. Maureen Connolly 28:47

2y ago28:47

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Maureen Connolly about the value of dissonance in post-secondary learning and teaching. A 3M National Teaching Fellow, Dr. Connolly discusses how her pedagogy focuses on cycles of change: changing knowledge, changing methods of learning and teaching, and a learning environment that is designed to move students out…

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Popular Podagogy Podcast: Truth and Reconciliation in the Classroom with Lauren Smart-Lampl 33:58

2y ago33:58

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Lauren Smart-Lampl, Indigenous Teacher Education Program Coordinator and current Master of Education in World Indigenous Studies in Education student, joins us to talk about Truth and Reconciliation in the classroom drawing on her experience teaching in Nova Scotia. She discusses how she talked about residential schools in her classroom, how to ind…

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'Nothing about us without us' neurodiversity in the classroom with Patty Douglas 21:00

2y ago21:00

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Hear from Dr. Patty Douglas, Associate Professor of Disability Studies and Exceptionalities and the inaugural Chair of Student Success and Wellness at the Faculty of Education. In the podcast, Patty discusses how her experience as a classroom teacher gave her a fire in her belly and led her to become a researcher. She discusses what neurodiversity-…

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How to integrate art and bring artists into your classroom 21:17

2y ago21:17

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Dr. Tiina Kukkonen joins us to talk about why every teacher should integrate art into their classrooms - and how to make that happen. Resources: Arts Integration Arts Infusion Committee Kennedy Center Art Canada Institute Arts Integration and 21st Century Skills: A Study of Learners and Teachers (article) Institute for Arts Integration in STEAM Mon…

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Pride Month: How to be an ally in the classroom and beyond 25:08

2+ y ago25:08

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MEd students Beck Watt and Alex O'Leary joined us to talk about being a 2SLGBTQ+ ally in the classroom, how to address difficult topics in the news, and bringing representation into the classroom every day. Resources The Faculty of Education's Gender Diversity Resources 2STLGBQIA+ Lesson Plans from the Manitoba Teacher's Society Supporting Transgen…

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Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom 47:08

2+ y ago47:08

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Ready or not, Artificial Intelligence is part of our classrooms, and we can only begin to predict its impact on learning and teaching in higher education. In this episode, we chat pedagogy, academic integrity, and AI anxiety with Dr. Lai-Tze Fan, Dr. Jan Frijters, and Allyson Miller.Guest Speaker Bios:Lai-Tze Fan's general research and teaching int…

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Why non-fiction is an important part of literacy - and how to use it in your classroom 20:43

2+ y ago20:43

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When we think about literacy we often think about literature and poetry – but what about non-fiction? The National Council of Teachers of English put out a powerful statement (with recommendations) about the importance of non-fiction literacy and the value it has in the classroom. Non-fiction children’s author Lindsey Carmichael joins us to talk ab…

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Wellbeing and assessment - How to help students flourish with Katrina Carbone 14:33

2+ y ago14:33

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Katrina Carbone, PhD student, talks about her research and how mental health, wellness and assessment are intertwined – and how assessment can be used to support student flourishing. She also discusses research she completed during her Master of Education centred around assessment identity and how our own experiences as students can shape how we pr…

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Open Pedagogy with Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani 38:56

2+ y ago38:56

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In this episode, Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani discusses the role of Open Pedagogy in digital justice and digital education futures. From creating and assessing Open Educational Resources to navigating digital redlining, we critically cover a range of pedagogical practices meant to offer students more agency.Guest Speaker Bio: Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani is the Vice…

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Black History - Canada, History and How to Keep it Local 24:32

2+ y ago24:32

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Historian Deirdre McCorkindale (PhD ABD), Assistant Professor of History at the University of Guelph, joins us this month to discuss the history of Black History month itself (did you know it has over 100 years of history?), some of the problems with how Black history is taught in school, and how to keep your Black history lessons local. Bio: Dei…

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Solving Wicked Problems in Math Class 16:40

2+ y ago16:40

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Dr. Nenad Radakovic, our newest Faculty member, joined us to talk about transdisciplinary approaches to math education - or using math to explore big questions - like how we tackle climate change or how we make musical compositions that are pleasing to everyone. He talks about math classes he taught in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in …

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Teaching Climate Change w/ Dr. Katrina Moser, Dr. Beth Hundey, Sara Mai Chitty and Serena Mendizabal 43:57

3y ago43:57

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In this episode, we speak to a teaching team behind "Connecting for Climate Change Action," a course that blends science with storytelling and student reflection to help students take action. Dr. Katrina Moser, Dr. Beth Hundey, Sara Mai Chitty and Serena Mendizabal relay student stories and tell us how they learned to do more than teach the science…

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Libraries! Resources and activities for your classroom 35:18

3y ago35:18

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Find out how you can get access to teaching resources at Queen's University's library, what is available to you as a teacher at public libraries and more in our latest podcast! October is library month in Canada - with the theme: one card one million possibilities. We were lucky to have a chance to talk with two different librarians this week - Kri…

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Failure, Creativity, and Well Being in the Classroom with Dr. Krystal Nunes and Dr. Dave Colangelo 30:26

3y ago30:26

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In recognition of Wellbeing Week at TMU, two professors discuss their research on how educators can be purposeful about fostering student wellbeing in the classroom. Dr. Krystal Nunes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology who is studying how students can develop the skill of resilience and learn to appreciate the impo…

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The Importance of Science Literacy with Lindsey Carmichael 24:59

3y ago24:59

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To celebrate Science Literacy Week, award-winning Canadian science children’s author Dr. Lindsey Carmichael joined us to talk about what science literacy is, why it is important, and what role books play in science literacy. To celebrate Science Literacy Week, award-winning science children’s author Dr. Lindsey Carmichael joined us to talk about wh…

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Heart-centred Pedagogy with Dr. Robyn Bourgeois 34:29

3y ago34:29

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In this episode, Brock University Acting Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement Dr. Robin Bourgeois explains what it means to bring “heart-centered” pedagogy to the classroom and beyond. From the position of a classroom “auntie” who invites students to make mistakes, Dr. Bourgeois reveals the magic of her heartful teaching and its wide, growing reac…

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Episode 26: Science Rendezvous 29:17

3+ y ago29:17

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Smile big or go home! We are thrilled to have Lynda Colgan join us to talk about the upcoming Science Rendezvous event – and the very exciting highlights, what resources are available for teachers to use in their classroom, online workshops, and what makes this event special for kids and adults. Intro Music by: Trevor […]…

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Episode 25: Working with your community to integrate sustainability into your classroom with special guest Dan Hendry 27:03

3+ y ago27:03

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Earth Day is coming up on April 22, 2022. The theme this year Celebrate Every Day! And we couldn’t think of a better person to have on our podcast and talk about sustainability in your classroom than Dan Hendry. On this episode, he’ll talk about sustainability projects big and small – and how to work with […]…

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Episode 24: Social Media and Critical Digital Literacy in the Classroom with Claire Ahn 30:08

3+ y ago30:08

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Not sure how to handle social media in your classroom? Find out from Dr. Claire Ahn, Assistant Professor of Multiliteracies at Queen’s Faculty of Education. Chris and Claire discuss three big questions with lots of ideas for the best way to integrate conversations into your classroom sprinkled throughout the podcast: Why is it important that […]…

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Imagining Better Learning Spaces with Dr. Terri Peters 19:12

3+ y ago19:12

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Dr. Terri Peters is an Assistant Professor of Architectural Science at X University. Her research focuses on building design, sustainability, health and wellbeing. In this episode, we imagine the future of classroom learning spaces, the benefits of biophilic design, and what it means to invite students back to in-person learning after two years of …

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Episode 23: Black History Month 39:35

3+ y ago39:35

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We are thrilled to have Rosalie Griffith (https://twitter.com/msrgriffith), Secondary School Principal with the Toronto District School Board, join us to talk about Black History month. She shares her personal experience growing up as a black student in Ontario schools and answers three questions for us. What is black history and its history in Can…

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Episode 22: Outdoor Education with Vreeken and Paul Gifford 51:27

3+ y ago51:27

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Join new host Chris Carlton as he speaks with outdoor education enthusiasts and Queen’s alumni Erik Vreeken and Paul Gifford about the benefits and opportunities of taking teaching and learning outdoors! Erik Vreeken (Ed’92) currently teaches grade 6 for the LDSB and bring 29 years of teaching experience. I Paul Gifford (Ed’94) is a consultant […]…

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Unpacking Academic Misconduct with Dr. Eric Da Silva 27:20

4y ago27:20

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Dr. Eric Da Silva is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Chair of the Designated Decision Maker Council at Ryerson University (renaming in process), a group of faculty members who are trained to adjudicate suspicions of academic misconduct. In this episode, we discuss the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and remote teaching on the prevalence of a…

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Solution-Focused Graduate Supervision with Dr. Yukari Seko and Asmaa Malik 26:08

4y ago26:08

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yukari Seko and Asmaa Malik about what they call a “solution-focused” approach to graduate supervision. Together with seven other graduate supervisors they have been exploring new supervisory strategies that meet the needs and academic development of today's graduate students.Read the transcript: https://tinyurl.c…

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Students with Exceptionalities and the Pandemic with Dr. Ian Matheson 48:49

4y ago48:49

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Vulnerable youth are being impacted by the pandemic. Faculty member Dr Ian Matheson, who researches students with exceptionalities, discusses ways that the pandemic has positively and negatively affected students with exceptionalities and talks about some strategies teachers and parents are using to navigate teaching in a pandemic environment. Plea…

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Ungrading with Dr. Ebru Ustundag 30:58

4y ago30:58

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In this episode, we explore the concept of ungrading: What is it? How do we get started? What might it mean for students in higher education? After attending the Digital Pedagogy Lab in 2019, Dr. Ebru Ustundag began exploring ungrading in her classes. Over the past year and half she has used ungrading as a teaching strategy to respond to the Covid-…

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Pedagogies of Distress with Dr. Fady Shanouda and Dr. Tobin LeBlanc Haley 31:08

4y ago31:08

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In this episode we discuss the theme of distress in our pedagogy and how we handle and address distress with our students in an era of social crisis. Joining us is Dr. Tobin LeBlanc Haley, a Mad critical political economist and critical disability studies scholar who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at X University, and Dr. …