Teaching in Higher Ed

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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Designing for Justice

with Rajiv Jhangiani

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Rajiv Jhangiani shares reflections on designing for justice on episode 549 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

If you're really intentionally focusing on social justice explicitly, students can tell.

One of the actions that is in the plan for developing a framework for ethical educational technology is that new tools that are procured are not going to reinforce systemic biases.
-Rajiv Jhangiani

If you're really intentionally focusing on social justice explicitly, students can tell.
-Rajiv Jhangiani

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Holding Class While Holding Our Breath

with Betsy Barre

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Betsy Barre discusses the times when we are holding our breath while holding class on episode 548 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

There’s been a lot of really somewhat heated discourse about whether it’s appropriate to share your views in class, or if that’s a violation of your responsibilities.

I think we could be more generous when we talk to people who disagree with us about pedagogy and recognize the complexity of the decisions that we're making.
-Betsy Barre

There’s been a lot of really somewhat heated discourse about whether it’s appropriate to share your views in class, or if that’s a violation of your responsibilities.
-Betsy Barre

Institutions can't be fully neutral.
-Betsy Barre

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