Best Podagogy Podcasts (2024)

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

2d ago27:45

27:45

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

13d ago21:21

21:21

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

14d ago38:12

38:12

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

30d ago19:47

19:47

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

3M ago21:55

21:55

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

4M ago29:01

29:01

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

5M ago35:00

35:00

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

5M ago25:48

25:48

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

7M ago32:42

32:42

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

9M ago28:47

28:47

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

9M ago33:58

33:58

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

10M ago21:00

21:00

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

12M ago21:17

21:17

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

1y ago25:08

25:08

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

1y ago47:08

47:08

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

1y ago20:43

20:43

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

1+ y ago14:33

14:33

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

1+ y ago38:56

38:56

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

1+ y ago24:32

24:32

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

1+ y ago16:40

16:40

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

1+ y ago43:57

43:57

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

1+ y ago35:18

35:18

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

1+ y ago30:26

30:26

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

2y ago24:59

24:59

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

2y ago34:29

34:29

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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How to teach reading comprehension in secondary 38:52

2y ago38:52

38:52

On this week’s Tes podagogy, literacy expert Alex Quigley highlights the importance of reading comprehension, and how secondary teachers can foster it in their classroomsBy Tes

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The problem with the term ‘school ready’ 29:10

2y ago29:10

29:10

This week, we revisit a podagogy episode from 2018 to explore what we really mean by ‘school ready’ with Dr Louise Kay.By Tes

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How do we fix mainstream SEND provision? 43:30

2y ago43:30

43:30

In this week’s Tes podagogy, SEND expert Rob Webster explains his research into the educational experiences of children with SEND in mainstream schools, and what can be done to improve themBy Tes

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How effective is peer learning? 33:52

2y ago33:52

33:52

In this week’s podagogy, Professor Patrick Leman and Dr Harriet Tenanbaum explain the research behind peer learning, and offer advice on how to embed it in your classroomBy Tes

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How to use play to support self-regulation, according to research 32:03

2y ago32:03

32:03

In this episode of Tes podagogy, Professor Sara Baker explains why self-regulation needs specific attention in Reception and Year 1, and which activity is best for supporting these skillsBy Tes

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Transition: the four barriers in the way of success 41:15

2y ago41:15

41:15

In this week's Tes Podagogy podcast, two experts explore the problems schools face when it comes to transition, and what they can do to overcome them.By Tes

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Why every maths teacher should consider curiosity 21:47

2y ago21:47

21:47

For children to really become mathematicians, teachers need to be proactive about fostering curiosity and resilience in the classroom, says Dr Ems Lord in this week's episode of Tes podagogyBy Tes

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Should teachers be concerned about the increase in gaming? 40:11

2y ago40:11

40:11

Given the rise in young people playing video games as a consequence of the pandemic, this week's Tes podagogy is an episode from 2019 with Dr Peter Etchells, the professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University. He explains what the research tells us about the impact of video games, and why they can be of benefit to pupils.…

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Why birthplace links to how pupils deal with stress 47:31

2y ago47:31

47:31

On this week's Tes podagogy, Professor Sam Wass explains why city-born children are more likely to struggle to concentrate for long periods of time and to get upset quickly than those born in the country, and what that means for the classroomBy Tes

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What's the best way to teach early numeracy? 35:32

2y ago35:32

35:32

In this week's Tes Podagogy, Professor Daniel Ansari explains what research says is the best way to teach children to countBy Tes

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Is AI set to change the way you teach? 44:32

2y ago44:32

44:32

Skilling up on artificial intelligence may not be at the top of your to-do list, but on this week's podcast, two experts explain why learning about AI could help you cut your workloadBy Tes

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How can schools meet new literacy targets? 36:30

2y ago36:30

36:30

To improve primary and secondary literacy, teachers need to stop playing the blame game, says Professor Jessie Ricketts in this week's Tes podagogyBy Tes

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How to support pupils with ADHD, according to a psychologist 38:48

2y ago38:48

38:48

In this episode of Tes Podagogy, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Jane Gilmour discusses why teachers should celebrate, not tolerate, a neurodivergent diagnosis, and how to support students in the classroomBy Tes

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