PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff

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ASK041 EDI_05 How can I make changes to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion at the departmental and classroom level? Aug 11, 2020

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In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Moin Syed from the University of Minnesota about how to be more inclusive at both the departmental and individual course levels.

SB11: STP Leaders Discuss ACT's 2020 In-Person Cancellation Aug 04, 2020

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In this PsychSessions sidebar conversation, Eric chatted with 2020 STP leaders Amy Fineburg (President), Tom Pusateri (Executive Director), and Jordan Troisi (ACT Director of Programming) about the arduous decision to cancel the in-person version of STP's premiere programming event. So many factors go into planning the Annual Conference on Teaching -- the conversation about the decision-making around this complex decision was fascinating and important to share.

E098: Chris Hakala: Spirited Advocate for Learning, Family-Centered Values, True Excellence in Teaching Aug 04, 2020

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In this episode, Eric interviews Chris Hakala from Springfield College in Springfield, MA. As the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Director, Chris is incredibly popular serving his campus, especially in the COVID-19 era. We discuss his origin story and his occupations progression post-PhD, and the vital importance of undergraduate mentors. We reminisce about the AP Psychology Reading a bit, the Flying Saucer in Kansas City, and close on a positive note about the future of STP.

SoTL002: Invisible Pioneers: Adding Forgotten Psychologists to Psychology Course Content with Leslie Cramblet Alvarez and Nikki Jones Jul 30, 2020

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In this SoTL PsychSessions episode, Anna Ropp interviews Leslie Cramblet Alvarez from the University of Denver and Nikki Jones from Colorado Mesa University about their content analysis of History of Psychology textbooks, including who is missing from these texts. Nikki and Leslie also give tips on how to incorporate these invisible pioneers into all psychology courses. A link to their journal article can be found at https://linktr.ee/sotlpsychsessions

SoTL001 Introducing SoTL PsychSessions: The Newest PsychSessions Adventure Jul 30, 2020

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In this first SoTL PsychSessions episode, Garth and Eric talk with Anna Ropp from Metropolitan State University of Denver (also featured in Episode #030) about the newest PsychSessions endeavor, titled SoTL PsychSessions. Anna's the host of this new podcast of PsychSessions, and she will be interviewing researchers about their scholarship in the area teaching and learning, including how instructors of psychology can use the research findings in their classes.

ASK040 EDI_04 What are some ways to bring discussions of race into my classes? Jul 28, 2020

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In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Sara Gaither from Duke University about research on the benefits of diverse interactions, as well as the benefit of students getting experience in having conversations around race from early in the curriculum.

ASK039 EDI_03 How can I be a better mentor and advisor to students of color, particularly Black students? Jul 28, 2020

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In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Loretta McGregor from Arkansas State University about how to be a more inclusive advisor and research supervisor with students of color, particularly Black students.

ASK038 EDI_02 How can I use my syllabus in a way to improve Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? Jul 28, 2020

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In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Milton Fuentes of Montclair State University. They discuss how to make it clear you value diversity, equity, and inclusion starting with the syllabus. Based on the forthcoming article -- Fuentes, M. A., Zelaya, D. G., & Madsen, J. W. (In press). Rethinking the course syllabus: Considerations for promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. Teaching of Psychology.

ASK037 EDI_01 How can I better approach diversity and inclusion in the classroom? Jul 28, 2020

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In the first feature of EDI_AskPsychSessions, Marianne chats with Stacie DeFreitas from the University of Houston Downtown. They discuss how a deficit model around diversity efforts is less effective than a more balanced approach as well as how to be a more inclusive educator.

E097: Stephen Brookfield: Teaching Race, White Supremacy, Digital Narratives, and the Anti-Racist Identity Jul 21, 2020

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In this episode Garth interviewed Stephen Brookfield from the University of St. Thomas (Emeritus) in St. Paul, MN. Stephen is the lead author of "Teaching Race: How to Help Students Unmask and Challenge Racism" and is co-authoring for 2021 "Creating a White Anti-Racist Identity." During this discussion, Stephen shares his expertise in working with students to confront white supremacy and discusses how racism develops and is perpetuated, including specific tips for doing anti-racist work in the classroom.