Teaching in Higher Ed

Todd Zakrajsek talks about how to grow a positive learning community on episode 444 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Community is what drives learning. -Todd Zakrajsek Students are not going to learn if they don’t believe they can learn. -Todd Zakrajsek My job is to help students be the best possible learners they can be. -Todd Zakrajsek It is important to know that everyone you meet can be fighting something at any given moment. -Todd Zakrajsek Resources Tracie Addy’s (and colleagues) Who’s in class survey Tuckman’s stages of team development Teaching Within the Rhythms of the Semester, by Donna Killian Duffy and Janet Wright Jones ‘Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.’ – Ian MacLaren The New Science of Learning 3e, by Todd Zakrajsek Zotero Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org(https://bookshop.org/shop/teachinginhighered). All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC)(https://bookshop.org/shop/LibroMobile), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia(https://www.cuentosmobile.com/bio).”

David Clark discusses arbitrary limits in our classes on episode 443 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I am not deadline free, but I have gone to total flexibility for deadlines. -David Clark I am a big believer in structure with flexibility. -David Clark I have flexibility within my deadlines. -David Clark Humans work well with structure. -David Clark Resources David’s website AnneMarie Perez on Teaching in Higher Ed Episode 399 satire from McSweeneys Elicit Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org(https://bookshop.org/shop/teachinginhighered). All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC)(https://bookshop.org/shop/LibroMobile), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia(https://www.cuentosmobile.com/bio).”

Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom, with Bonnie Moon and Robert Eaton. Quotes from the episode Studies show a strong correlation between fixed mindset and depression. -Robert Eaton In addition to our students suffering from mental health concerns, some of our professors are also suffering from mental health concerns. -Bonnie Moon Resources Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom, by Robert Eaton, Steven V. Hunsaker, and Bonnie Moon Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein The Influence of Teaching: Beyond Standardized Test Scores – Engagement, Mindset, and Agency; by Ronald F. Ferguson, et al BYU-Idaho’s THRIVE program Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org. All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia.”

Bonni Stachowiak shares about how to have an authentic personal brand on episode 441 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We need to reflect on who we really are. -Bonni Stachowiak Personal presence is how we show up in the world. -Bonni Stachowiak Show up. Go deep. Start small. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Resources page: Authentic Personal Branding Episode 427 | Learning in Uncertainty with Dave Cormier Sandie Morgan | Vanguard University Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org(https://bookshop.org/shop/teachinginhighered). All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC)(https://bookshop.org/shop/LibroMobile), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia(https://www.cuentosmobile.com/bio).”

Bonni Stachowiak rethinks office hours on episode 440 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We should bring an emphasis on transparency into office hours. -Bonni Stachowiak We should be clear with students about the purpose of office hours. -Bonni Stachowiak What can you authentically do to be more welcoming in your office hours? -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Office Hours EdSurge Column, by Bonni Stachowiak Dr. Booth; Chapman University TILT Higher Ed Dr. Viji Sathy’s office hours Dr. Roger Heuser, Vanguard University Dr. Jiang, San Francisco State University Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org(https://bookshop.org/shop/teachinginhighered). All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC)(https://bookshop.org/shop/LibroMobile), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia(https://www.cuentosmobile.com/bio).”

Jeff Hittenberger reflects on education for love and wisdom on episode 439 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Education without love is an education that does not focus on the learner. -Jeff Hittenberger Education without love causes students to feel a lack of value. -Jeff Hittenberger Your influence as a teacher is going to be most profound based on who you are as a person. -Jeff Hittenberger It is who we are and who we are becoming as people that will have the greatest impact on our students. -Jeff Hittenberger Resources The Path, by Laurie Beth Jones Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son’s First Year, by Anne Lamott Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community Education for Love and Wisdom Podcast Show page: Education for Love and Wisdom Episode 1: Love and Wisdom in the Time of COVID Episode 2: Overcoming Fear and Anger with Love and Wisdom Episode 3: L-O-V-E – Learning Opportunities Valuing Everyone The Deeper Learning Podcast: Ep. 01 | Mendez v. Westminster The Deeper Learning Podcast: Ep. 02 | Aki’s (Munemitsu) Story – Relocation and Resilience Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org. All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia.”

Karen Caldwell talks about learning out loud on episode 438 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Our brains are literally switched on when we are curious. -Karen Caldwell I adore the word curiosity. -Karen Caldwell It is important to be vulnerable and admit you don’t know something. -Karen Caldwell Go ahead and have your students predict. It is the state of curiosity and wonder that really matters. -Karen Caldwell Resources Karen’s TEDx Talk, Learning out Loud Make it Stick Juliana Paré-Blagoev Eric Mazure Measuring actual learning versus feeling of learning in response to being actively engaged in the classroom, Louis Deslauriers, Logan S. McCarty, Kelly Miller, Kristina Callaghan, Kristina Callaghan, and Greg Kestin How Humans Learn : The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching, by Josh Eyler Pooja Agarwal Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org(https://bookshop.org/shop/teachinginhighered). All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC)(https://bookshop.org/shop/LibroMobile), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia(https://www.cuentosmobile.com/bio).”

Lindsey Kealey shares ways we can revive our own curiousity on episode 437 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Curiosity is learning-focused. -Lindsey Kealey Resources Dr. Lauris Santos shares how to make our work more fulfilling Dr. Daniel Siegel The PAWsitive Choices podcast Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org(https://bookshop.org/shop/teachinginhighered). All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC)(https://bookshop.org/shop/LibroMobile), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia(https://www.cuentosmobile.com/bio).”

Margarita Mooney Suarez shares about beauty and the liberal arts on episode 436 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode What you’re doing is so important. -Margarita Mooney Suarez Teaching is a great conversation. The classroom should feel like a great conversation. -Margarita Mooney Suarez The heart of learning is a deeply personal journey of discovery. -Margarita Mooney Suarez Resources The Wounds of Beauty, by Margarita Mooney Suarez The Love of Learning: Seven Dialogs on the Liberal Arts, by Margarita Mooney Suarez Scala Foundation Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org. All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia.”

Katie Bonawitz shares about disability inclusion in higher education on episode 435 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Your students are not going to be able to shine if you put them in a box of who you think they might be. -Katie Bonawitz Resources This American Life: Trends with Benefits Fullbright Program Bethel’s BUILD Program Bethel’s Center for Access and Integration Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org. All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia.”