Podcast Category
Episode 28 – Teaching Outside the Classroom: Part Two
Jul. 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 from Earth and Environmental Sciences as he reflects on his experiences teaching courses that involve...
Episode 27 – Teaching Outside the Classroom: Part One
Jun. 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 from Biology as he reflects on his experiences teaching courses that involve a field component....
Episode 26 – A Conversation with Richard Arum: Are Students Really Learning in College?
Feb. 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 New York Times, the Chronicle of Higher Education, The Wall Street Journal, and National Public...
Episode 25 – Service Learning for Sustainability: David Padgett
Dec. 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 and sustainability education co-hosted by the Vanderbilt Center for Teaching and the Tennessee Higher Education...
Episode 24 – Grading with Rigor
Oct. 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/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/cftpodcast/ep24_rigor.mp3 [MP3, 20 min 57 sec] Each panelist talks about how they design and grade assessments that foster student learning and...
Episode 23 – John C. Ayers on Sustainability Course Design
Sep. 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 of the topic areas the course includes, and suggests ways to present the facts in...
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 question from first-year students, but why is it so common? Students who assume their job...
Episode 21 – Sustainability Across the Curriculum
Apr. 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 problems in the classroom. According to what definition and principles of sustainability can we educate...
Episode 20 – Teaching First-Year Students
Mar. 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 the discussion, panelists answer two questions: Should Vanderbilt faculty and staff try to engage first-year...
Digital Writing
Feb. 10, 2010—This page serves as the online “home base” for the CFT workshop titled “Digital Writing: Using Social Media to Enhance the Teaching of Writing” held on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Please note that the CFT is holding another workshop on the topic of using blogs in teaching. CFT Educational Technologist Rhett McDaniel is facilitating a...