Teaching in Higher Ed

Classroom Assessment Techniques

with Todd Zakrajsek

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Todd Zakrajsek shares about Classroom Assessment Techniques on episode 554 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

There's a lot of things that we don't know that we don't know until we try to do it.

There's a lot of things that we don't know that we don't know until we try to do it.
-Todd Zakrajsek

If 90% get it wrong, you didn't teach it well.
-Todd Zakrajsek

It is so important for the students to understand that you can discuss a point and nobody knows the answer at the end, but you have thought through it.
-Todd Zakrajsek

To what extent am I helping you to learn in this class? What could I do to further facilitate your learning? What are you doing to facilitate your own learning? And what could you do to further facilitate your own learning?
-Todd Zakrajsek

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The Present Professor – Authenticity and Transformational Teaching

with Liz Norell

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Liz Norell shares about her book, The Present Professor, on episode 553 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

Reflect: What kind of expectations do we have of other people? Are those expectations reasonable? Are their priorities the same as mine?

What student behavior just triggers your frustration more than anything else?
-Liz Norell

Reflect: What kind of expectations do we have of other people? Are those expectations reasonable? Are their priorities the same as mine?
-Liz Norell

We are living in very interesting times.
-Liz Norell

I don’t think that we can cultivate empathy if we're not feeling psychologically safe ourselves.
-Liz Norell

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Teaching about Race and Racism in the College Classroom

with Cyndi Kernahan

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Cyndi Kernahan discusses her book Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom on episode 552 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

When we focus on it as systemic, it allows students to stop focusing so much on themselves about, like, am I a good person or am I a bad person?

Students begin to better understand institutionalized racism, which is my main goal for them.
-Cyndi Kernahan

When we focus on it as systemic, it allows students to stop focusing so much on themselves about, like, am I a good person or am I a bad person?
-Cyndi Kernahan

There's a lot of psych research that shows that it's easier for people to think about their own social privilege when they can also think about other parts of their identity that may not hold as much privilege.
-Cyndi Kernahan

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Relationship-Rich Education at Scale

with Peter Felten & Kassidy Puckett

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Peter Felten + Kassidy Puckett share about relationship-rich education at scale on episode 551 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

We need to help students understand that relationships matter for their learning, their well-being, and success.

We need to help students understand that relationships matter for their learning, their well-being, and success.
-Peter Felten

Curiosity is a practice.
-Peter Felten

Empathy in the classroom is not just about being kind; it's about actively listening and understanding where our students are coming from.
-Kassidy Puckett

Sharing personal stories in the classroom can break down barriers and foster a space where students feel seen and understood.
-Kassidy Puckett

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The Importance of Transparency in Learning and Teaching

with Kerry Mandulak

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Kerry Mandulak talks about the importance of transparency in learning and teaching (TILT) on episode 550 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

Perfect is the enemy of us all.

We can teach in a way where different types of learners can be successful.
-Kerry Mandulak

Perfect is the enemy of us all.
-Kerry Mandulak

I am consistently trying to impress upon students how important reflection and revising is on their learning, because students often want to just move on.
-Kerry Mandulak

A good hug makes a big difference. Personal connections really make a difference.
-Kerry Mandulak

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