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Episode 29 – Why Does Teaching Matter?
January 9, 2012 — This episode captures a panel discussion called “Why Does Teaching Matter?” held during the 2011 GradSTEP event. Guil Gualda, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, Jennifer Holt, the director of the Vanderbilt Writing Studio, and Lee Wadsworth, lecturer in...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: CFT Programs, GradSTEP, Graduate Education
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Episode 28 – Teaching Outside the Classroom: Part Two
July 5, 2011 — On April 5, 2011, the Center for Teaching hosted a “Conversation on Teaching” on the topic of “Teaching Outside the Classroom.” This is the second installment of a two-part podcast. In this episode, we join the discussion as David Furbish...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Service-Learning, Sustainability, Teaching Guide
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Episode 27 – Teaching Outside the Classroom: Part One
June 1, 2011 — On April 5, 2011, the Center for Teaching hosted a “Conversation on Teaching” on the topic of “Teaching Outside the Classroom.” This is the first installment of a two-part podcast. In this episode, we join the discussion as Steve Baskauf...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Service-Learning, Sustainability, Teaching Guide
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Episode 26 – A Conversation with Richard Arum: Are Students Really Learning in College?
February 28, 2011 — This episode features Richard Arum, Professor of Sociology & Education at NYU as he talks about the findings drawn from “Academically Adrift,” his 2011 book co-authored with Josipa Roksa. Professor Arum’s research has garnered much publicity, including coverage by the...... LISTEN NOW »
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Episode 25 – Service Learning for Sustainability: David Padgett
December 1, 2010 — This podcast features a presentation given by David A. Padgett, Associate Professor of Geography and Director of the Geographic Information Sciences Laboratory at Tennessee State University. Padgett’s audio excerpt was recorded during a one day workshop about integrating service learning...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Service-Learning, Sustainability
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Episode 24 – Grading with Rigor
October 28, 2010 — In this episode, we feature comments edited from a discussion held by three panelists: Bonnie Dow Associate Professor and Chair, Communication Studies Ken Schriver Senior Lecturer, Physics & Astronomy Michelle Sulikowski Senior Lecturer, Chemistry http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/files/cftpodcast/ep24_rigor.mp3 [MP3, 20 min 57 sec]...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Assessment, Grading
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Episode 23 – John C. Ayers on Sustainability Course Design
September 10, 2010 — In this episode, we feature John Ayers from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. We join the discussion as he begins the discussion about the design and development of his sustainability course. He talks about student projects, gives examples...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Sustainability
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Episode 22 – Teaching First-Year Students (Part 2)
May 19, 2010 — In this episode, we feature a panel discussion with Susan Kevra, Senior Lecturer, French; Adam List, Senior Lecturer, Chemistry; and Doug Christiansen, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions. “Will this be on the test?” is, perhaps, a common...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Course Design, First-Year Students
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Episode 21 – Sustainability Across the Curriculum
April 18, 2010 — Colleges and universities play a vital role in ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and skills to meet the sustainability challenges of the future. This panel talks about both disciplinary and interdisciplinary opportunities and challenges prompted by tackling complex environmental...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Course Design, Lesson Planning, Sustainability
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Episode 20 – Teaching First-Year Students
March 19, 2010 — In this episode, we feature a panel discussion with Mark Dalhouse, Faculty Head of East House and Director for the Office of Active Citizenship and Service, Joseph Wehby, Associate Professor of Special Education, and Roark Luskin, Class of 2012. During...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Course Design, First-Year Students
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Episode 19 – Teaching Challenging Topics
January 12, 2010 — In this episode, we feature a panel discussion with Melissa Snarr, Assistant Professor of Ethics and Society; Brian Griffith, Assistant Clinical Professor for Human and Organizational Development; Vanessa Beasley, Associate Professor with Communication Studies; and Tiffiny Tung, Assistant Professor in...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Course Design, Discussion Leading, Humanities, Learning-through-Diversity, Social Sciences
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Episode 18 – Dealing with Student Misconceptions
November 3, 2009 — In this episode, we feature a panel discussion with Kathy Friedman, assistant professor in the Biological Sciences Department and Ann Kindfield, senior lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Peabody College. During this panel discussion, Kathy Friedman talks...... LISTEN NOW »
Tags: Assessment, Pedagogical Theory, STEM
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