Best SFU Faculty of Education Podcasts (2024)

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The Transformative Power of Art in Ecological Learning 16:16

2M ago16:16

16:16

Join us as Dr. Zuzana Vasko explores the intersection of arts practice, ecological learning, and contemplative inquiry. She reveals how the arts deepen our connection with the natural world and enhance her role as an educator. Discover her innovative approaches to make arts-based learning accessible to all, including those who may not see themselve…

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Writing, Learning, and ChatGPT: Perspectives from Educators 30:44

7M ago30:44

30:44

In this episode, we delve into the effects of AI technologies, particularly ChatGPT, on university education, featuring insights from Dr. Joel Heng Hartse and Dr. Daniel Chang. From an instructor's viewpoint, they explore the dynamic interplay between AI technology and their teaching approaches, highlighting both potential risks and opportunities. …

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Creative Learning through Play: A Conversation with Dr. Yumiko Murai 23:45

10M ago23:45

23:45

Join us in this enlightening episode where Dr. Yumiko Murai, an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University, delves into the transformative role of play in education. She shares her unique perspective on integrating play with learning, especially in the context of educational technology and maker spaces. Drawing from her diverse background as a …

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Empowering Voices: A Discussion with Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee on Podcasts and Youth Development 23:47

10M ago23:47

23:47

Dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University, as she unveils the impact of podcasting on youth development. This episode examines the unique ways podcasts contribute to children's moral and social growth, highlighting their role in enhancing critical thinking and empathy. Dr. Il…

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Podcasts and Pedagogies: An Introduction 14:13

10M ago14:13

14:13

On March 30, 2023 FOE faculty at the Harbour Centre campus participated in a Podcasts and Pedagogies Symposium organized by Elizabeth Marshall. This interdisciplinary international event included a dialogic roundtable with Hannah McGregor (co-host of Witch, Please & host of Secret Feminist Agenda), Am Johal (host of Below the Radar), and Anna Mae D…

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Dr. Carolina Bergonzoni on Dancing-Reading-Writing: An embodied ABR practice 16:55

1+ y ago16:55

16:55

Explore Dancing-Reading-Writing (DRW) as a dynamic and ever-evolving ABR practice that fuses bodily engagement with research. Dr. Carolina Bergonzoni delves into the synergy of dance, reading, and writing, emphasizing how DRW transcends traditional research approaches. Her personal reflections, photos, and poetic writing exemplify ways in which dan…

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Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee on Fostering Civic Reasoning Through Journalism Education 16:09

1+ y ago16:09

16:09

To navigate our digital world, educational researchers argue that we need a new form of reasoning. With increasing inequities, digital dilemmas, and more complex global relationships, it is more critical than ever to equip students with the necessary skills to tackle these challenges. In this episode, Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee discusses her research proj…

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Dr. Nesbit and Dr. Doleck on Publishing Scholarly Papers in the Learning and Data Sciences 45:29

2y ago45:29

45:29

Many early career researchers and graduate students are looking to publish their research findings in journal articles, conference proceedings, book chapters, and other formats. In this episode, Dr. John Nesbit and Dr. Tenzin Doleck share their experience and recommend strategies for productive publication. The conversation covers six themes: findi…

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Dr. Amber Moore on Nurturing the Dirtbag: Feminist Pedagogies and Ethics of Care 42:22

2+ y ago42:22

42:22

Hannah McGregor, Assistant Professor of Publishing at SFU, interviews Amber Moore, a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow and feminist scholar at the Faculty of Education, on her teaching and scholarship. Amber shares her experience of being a high-school teacher and teaching teachers in the academy. She discusses the pedagogical potential of young adult li…

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16 - Molly Mackay 14:20

3y ago14:20

14:20

Molly is currently working on a double degree in Resource and Environmental Management as well as World Literatures and Languages. She will share how she has developed a passion for exploring how humans interact with the environment.

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15 - Rory Doucette 17:22

3y ago17:22

17:22

Rory is currently majoring in Archaeology with honours, and is also completing a certificate in Biological Anthropology. Rory, who is also featured in the Faculty of Environment’s Viewbook, will share how they developed a passion for Forensic Archaeology.

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14 - Nathan Eastman 17:53

3y ago17:53

17:53

This episode we are joined by Nathan, a SFU Faculty of Environment Student who is currently studying in the School of Environmental Science, concentrating in Applied Biology. In his spare time Nathan Enjoys skiing.

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13 - Anita So 13:14

3y ago13:14

13:14

Anita is currently studying in the school of Resource and Environmental Management at SFU as well as minoring in Indigenous Studies. Anita enjoys spending time outdoors, especially to paddle or hike, and she also loves trying out new vegan recipes

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Dr. Ena Lee on Confronting Racism Through Critical Interdisciplinary Research 38:48

3y ago38:48

38:48

Join Gloria Nystrom, a Doctoral Candidate in Languages, Cultures and Literacies, and Dr. Ena Lee as they discuss the importance of interdisciplinary frameworks in English language education research. As women of colour born and raised in “multicultural” Canada, their lived experiences negotiating language, “culture”, and identity illustrate the rol…

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12 - Bradley Sarandi 14:52

3y ago14:52

14:52

Bradley is majoring in Human Geography with a concentration in Society and Environment, Minoring in Sustainable development and is also completing certificates in Urban Studies and Environmental Literacy. Bradley is also featured in the Faculty of Environment’s Viewbook!

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11 - Emma Chong 12:41

3y ago12:41

12:41

This episode we are joined by Emma, a current SFU Faculty of Environment Student Majoring in Archaeology while also completing a Global Information Science (GIS) certificate. Emma plays 3 different instruments and taught piano for 4 years.

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10 - Jaden Dyer 37:15

3y ago37:15

37:15

Jaden is a fourth-year Environmental Science student. Outside of volunteering with the Faculty of Environment Student Leadership Team, she’s a climate activist; a mentor to incoming SFU students; an executive with her student union, an avid skier, paddleboarder, and volleyball player; and a dancer with the SFU Athletics Dance Team.…

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9 - Chloe Ross 13:05

3y ago13:05

13:05

Chloe is an Environmental Science Major, who is also working towards a Minor in Philosophy. Passionate about Climate Change and Education, Chloe works with newcomers to Canada through an SFU Tutoring Program called Friends of Simon. She is also one of our Hosts!

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8 - Maria Preoteasa 10:54

3y ago10:54

10:54

Maria is studying in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at SFU. She is an avid performer, the Vice President of the Bachelor of Environment Student Union, and also volunteers to help remove invasive species and educate youth with the Burnaby Lake Parks Association.

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7 - Jonathan Ling 10:22

3y ago10:22

10:22

Jonathan is currently studying in the Geography Department Majoring in Human Geography, as well as working on a Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Minoring in Business. In his spare time Jonathan plays badminton and field hockey. As a transfer student, Jonathan will share how his path led to SFU’s Faculty of Environment.…

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6 - Isabel Nelson 21:46

3y ago21:46

21:46

Isabel is currently studying in the Geography Department as well as being on the Faculty of Environment Leadership team, the USES Planning Committee, and the Geography Student Union as a Departmental Representative. Outside of school, she runs a non-profit organization called Young Minds Exploring Science.…

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5 - Leo Dittmer 13:20

3y ago13:20

13:20

Leo is a fourth-year student majoring in Human Geography whose passions in school include urban and social geographies, digital humanities, and contemporary arts. Outside of class Leo enjoys Vancouver’s vibrant outdoor spaces and urban environment, as well as photography, video games, books, writing, and creating art.…

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4 - Julia Dzgoeva 14:35

3y ago14:35

14:35

Julia is a sixth-year student majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Resource and Environmental Management. Julia has completed an impressive number of co-ops and other experiential learning activities, and will show us how you can discover your passion at university.

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3 - Ryan Leung 7:59

3y ago7:59

7:59

Ryan is a current SFU Faculty of Environment student studying in the School of Resource and Environmental Management and is also pursuing a Minor in Sustainable Development. Ryan attends martial arts, has travelled to almost 15 other countries, and is also one of our Hosts!

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2 - Chantelle Foster 16:06

3y ago16:06

16:06

Chantelle graduated in Spring 2021 from the Department of Archeology at SFU. She has had a fascinating academic career, and has even trained with the RCMP Forensic Search and Evidence Recovery Team (FSERT). She will share how her path in the Faculty of Environment led to a super cool job with the RCMP.…

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1 - Shaye O'Donnell 9:45

3y ago9:45

9:45

In our first episode we hear from Shaye, a Global Environmental Science Major studying in the Geography Department. Shaye always strives to have a positive impact on the environment, and even currently works at an ice-cream shop that has recently become a net-zero company.

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Dr. Rina Zazkis on Lesson Play in Mathematics Education 19:21

3+ y ago19:21

19:21

In this episode, Dr. Rina Zazkis, Canada Research Chair in STEM Teaching and Learning, shares insights from her book Lesson Play in Mathematics Education: A Tool for Research and Professional Development, co-authored with Dr. Peter Liljedahl and Dr. Nathalie Sinclair. The book outlines how play-writing engages teachers in considering vital issues i…

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Dr. Zandvliet and Dr. Leddy on Marking Year 10 of the Institute for Environmental Learning 31:35

3+ y ago31:35

31:35

Join Josh Coward in conversation with Dr. David Zandvliet and Dr. Shannon Leddy, co-chairs of the Institute for Environmental Learning (IEL). Dr. Zandvliet describes his new role as a UNESCO Chair in Bio-Cultural Diversity and elaborates on the IEL’s award-winning work with the Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association. Dr. Leddy notes how Indigenous…

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Dr. Kris Magnusson on Connecting Career Development and Mental Health in Schools 31:40

4y ago31:40

31:40

In this episode, Dr. Kris Magnusson, Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, reflects on the connections between career development and mental health. Dr. Magnusson's research interest lies in career development, and in particular, understanding models of career development and the application of research t…

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Dr. Sean Chorney on Gerrymandering: Demonstrating How Mathematicians Raise Awareness and Imagination 25:59

4y ago25:59

25:59

In this episode, Dr. Sean Chorney, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, proposes that mathematising aspects of our social world can help us to not only identify hidden problems, but to also formulate alternative conceptions of their causes and possible solutions. Dr. Chorney discusses the concept of gerryma…

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Dr. Joel Heng Hartse and Dr. Ismaeil Fazel on Remote Learning and Predatory Academic Publishers 27:03

4+ y ago27:03

27:03

In this episode, Dr. Joel Heng Hartse and Dr. Ismaeil Fazel speak about two projects related to academic literacy, remote learning experiences and learning to identify and understand predatory academic publishers. Remote learning has become the norm during this particular time in our history and both researchers are seeking to understand and learn …

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Dr. Carolyn Mamchur on Writing, Engagement and Meaningful Learning 14:22

4+ y ago14:22

14:22

In this episode with Dr. Carolyn Mamchur, professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, discusses the process of writing. To write well at the university level, Dr. Mamchur advises knowing what the question you’re responding to is really asking, finding yourself and your particular interest in that question, doing your research …

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Dr. Heesoon Bai on Teacher Education, the Soil of our Soul and Cultivating a Contemplative Practice 16:44

5y ago16:44

16:44

This past spring, Dr. Heesoon Bai delivered a research seminar at UBC on Soil, Soul, Society: Regeneration from the Vital-Core. Many of the ideas covered in that seminar came out of the collective experience of a group of educators formed by Dr. Bai that met continuously over 12 years. In this episode, we interview Dr. Bai to discuss some of the co…

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Dr. Huamei Han on The Intersection of Language, Religion, Identity and Migration 35:55

5+ y ago35:55

35:55

In this episode, Dr. Huamei Han shares her research in 1) language, religion and immigrant settlement; 2) youth and multilingual study and 3) multilingualism in Africa-China trade migration. Dr. Han also provides an exciting overview of an issue of Language Ideology, Christianity, and Identity: Critical Empirical Examinations of Christian Instituti…

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Dr. Michelle Pidgeon on Indigenous Research Ethics and Indigenous Student Success 20:21

6y ago20:21

20:21

In this episode, Dr. Pidgeon introduces herself and her work studying higher education, which includes her look at research ethics and her work studying Indigenous student experiences in higher education. Dr. Pidgeon describes some of her international and inter-university collaborations, as well the holistic methodological approach that informs he…

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Dr. Natalia Gajdamaschko on Vygotsky and His Theories of Learning and Development 33:34

6y ago33:34

33:34

In this episode, Dr. Natalia Gajdamaschko describes the context and tradition of cultural historical activity theory, a school of thought in developmental psychology based on the early work of Lev Vygotsky and Alexander Luria. Dr. Gajdamaschko describes some of the basic ideas of and differences between play activity theory and learning activity th…

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Dr. Sharalyn Jordan on Re-Mapping Identities: Mitigating Harm with Conceptual Interventions 35:47

6+ y ago35:47

35:47

Working at the intersections of mental health and social justice, Dr. Sharalyn Jordan is using community-based research to advocate for access to refugee protection and psychosocial supports for people fleeing persecution related to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (SOGIE). In this podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how the narrative ac…

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Dr. Peter Liljedahl on Breaking Out of Passivity: The Thinking Classroom 35:42

6+ y ago35:42

35:42

This episodes features 2017 Cmolik Prize Winner, Dr. Peter Liljedahl, and his research on vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) and visibly random groupings as effective teaching practices in mathematics classrooms. Dr. Liljedahl describes how Building Thinking Classrooms, a mathematics teaching practice framework, was developed with, and for, mat…

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Dr. Engida Gebre on Critical Data Literacy of Young Adults: Making Sense of Online Data Sources 44:03

6+ y ago44:03

44:03

How do students learn, critique and understand online data sources? How do they make sense of the knowledge available in online representations? This episode focuses on Dr. Engida Gebre, who is the primary investigator of the Learning Design for Developing Young Adults Data Literacy and Representation Competences project. Dr. Gebre explores the que…

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Dr. Suzanne Smythe on New Cartographies: Troubling Academic Divisions 38:43

7y ago38:43

38:43

In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Smythe, associate professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, discusses her new collectively co-written book: Disrupting the Boundaries in Education and Research. The book, collaboratively composed by an interdisciplinary group of professors at Simon Fraser University, explores the question: “How c…

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Dr. Charles Bingham on Providing Inclusive Support for Students with Developmental Disabilities 22:05

7y ago22:05

22:05

In this episode, Dr. Charles Bingham, a professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, discusses the STEPS Forward program, and in particular, discusses his project’s focus on post-secondary inclusion and providing support for students with developmental disabilities.By SFU Faculty of Education

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