Inclusive Educators Podcast

May 07 2024
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Join us as we explore one of the most critical questions college instructors are asking today: how do we become more inclusive instructors? As higher education continues to become more diverse, inclusivity in college teaching and learning is essential to creating equality in learning outcomes. In this series, staff in the University of Colorado Boulder's Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) engage with scholars and practitioners across the country to discuss approaches to meeting the needs of today's college students.
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S2 E3: Radical Hope - A teaching manifesto

May 07 2024 50 mins  
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Kevin Gannon in-person to discuss his motivation for working in education development as a tenure-track professor of History, what are key principles of inclusive pedagogy, why it is important to continue this work despite pushback from peers, administrators and legislation, how to support students in current times and as instructors how to continue o

S2 E2: Small Teaching

Mar 07 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, we are in conversation with Dr. James Lang or Jim as we will refer to him to discuss small teaching, its relevance in higher education, the importance of contextualized knowledge in deep thinking and what small teaching practices are applicable in the age of online learning and AI. This episode's discussion revolves a lot around Jim's book on Small Teaching: E

S2 E1: Black Joy and Black Campus Life

Feb 27 2024 54 mins  
This episode marks a transition and new season with a new host - Dr Rachana Bhave, currently working as the Equitable Assessment Specialist at the CTL. In honor of Black History month, both Dr. Bhave & Dr. Scott come together to talk with guest Dr. Antar Tichavakunda (Asst. Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara) about how to cultivate Black joy in the classroom and

Ep. 11: Perspectives on College Teaching & Learning

Dec 22 2023 58 mins  
Join us in this exciting episode as we introduce our newest team member, Dr. Rachana Bhave! We dive into captivating discussions about the evolving world of teaching and learning in college. This includes Dr. Bhave's personal influences, motivating learners, and small steps to embrace AI in the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E10: Reflecting on Ways to Humanize Our Courses

Dec 08 2023 58 mins  
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mays Imad, co-author of The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching. We explore the profound impact of humanizing courses and growing our capacity to teach through reflection and navigating trauma. Our discussion sheds light on ways we can transform the educational experience for instructors and learners by fostering a more empathetic and inclus

E9: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy

Oct 04 2023 45 mins  
Dr. Helen Meskhidze recently completed her Ph.D. in Logic and Philosophy of Science at the University of California, Irvine. At UCI, She was a graduate instructor applying trauma-informed practices using empirically-based approaches. In this episode, we define trauma-informed pedagogy and five core principles. These include safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Joi

E8: The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching: During the Term

Aug 28 2023 64 mins  
Dr. Dewsbury is an Assoc. Prof. of Biology and Assoc. Dir. of the STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University. He is also the Principal Investigator of the Science Education and Society (SEAS) research program, a team blending research on the social context of teaching and learning, faculty development of inclusive practices, and programming to cultivate equit

E7: The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching: Before the Term

Jun 05 2023 49 mins  
Join us in this special conversation with two of the four co-authors of The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching! We discuss the book's first section, which explores course design, relevance, rigor, and syllabus design to bring racial equity to college classrooms--regardless of course modality (i.e., in-person, online, or hybrid). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i

E6: The History and Future of Evaluations in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Apr 06 2023 56 mins  
Author, historian, and educator Dr. Scott Gelber joins us to discuss his most recent book, Grading the College: A History of Evaluating Teaching and Learning. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Gelber's interest in the history of higher education, the role of evaluation of teaching and learning, and accountability in the academy. Co-hosts: Dr. Quatez Scott and Vansh Jalan of CU Boulde

E5: The Brain Science of Active Learning

Mar 03 2023 53 mins  
Dr. Beth Rogowski, Professor of Bloomsburg University (PA) and co-author of Uncommon Sense: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn, joins us in discussing active learning. Utilizing concepts like "learn it, link it", it's important for educators to understand how the brain processes information and practical ways to get students involved in their own learning. D