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unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

347. Research vs Teaching: The Tug of War in Education feat. Jonathan Zimmerman

Oct 23, 2023
Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the dichotomy between research and teaching in higher education, the implications of student evaluations, the necessity for peer review of teaching, and the lasting impact of teaching and learning.
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Quick takeaways

  • The most effective teaching engages students in their own learning and requires them to behave like professionals in their respective disciplines.
  • Teaching is undervalued in academia, with research taking precedence in terms of recognition and reward.

Deep dives

The Controversial Nature of Education

Education is inherently political and contentious because it is where a nation decides its values and priorities. Education involves making statements about what kind of life is worth living and which lives are most important. This political nature of education has persisted throughout history and will likely continue in the future.

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