PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff: Recent Episodes
Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum
The original PsychSessions podcast is co-hosted by Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College and Eric Landrum from Boise State University. We leverage our connections with psychology teachers from all levels (high school, community college, college, university) as well as individuals from other occupations to have meaningful conversations about what it means to be an educator. Of course, we veer away from the teaching conversation from time to time to hear about origin stories and the personal perspectives of our guests, touching on current events and topics of interest.
Our ASKPsychSessions feature is hosted by Marianne Lloyd from Seton Hall University. For ASKPsychSessions, listeners submit questions about teaching and learning, and Marianne interviews experts and posts short features with the question and answer together. These features are often be thematically grouped, such as information about making the sudden pivot to online instruction or various aspects of improving equity, diversity, and inclusion instruction in your course.
In this episode Eric interviews Virginia (Ginger) Wickline from Georgia Southern University in Savannah, GA. Ginger begins with the origin of her name and her career path from a visiting position at the College of Wooster to a decade at Miami University of Ohio and then Georgia Southern in 2018, where she earned tenure again. She describes supportive teacher-parents, being a high-achieving multi-activity student, and switching from English to psychology at Anderson University, including service trips abroad that shaped her diversity interests. Trained in Emory's clinical psychology track, she worked at Grady Hospital under Nadine Kaslow and studied with Scott Lilienfeld. Ginger discusses teaching stats/methods, service learning, study abroad, careers, ethics, personality, and diversity, as well as her varied scholarship (syllabi impressions, intercultural competence, adjustment, nonverbal communication). She highlights the STP-hosted Online Career Exploration Resource 2 (2025), updating Drew Appleby's 300+ psychology career list into a searchable website.
Link to online resource: Online Career Exploration Resource (OCER-2)
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Step into psychology history with Michael Wertheimer.
In this (Re-Release) episode of PsychSessions, Michael reflects on his remarkable career, his educational journey, and what it was like growing up as the son of Max Wertheimer, founder of Gestalt psychology. Along the way, he shares stories from serving as a teaching assistant at Harvard for E. G. Boring and B. F. Skinner, plus insights on balancing work, life, and a lifelong love of travel.
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In this episode Garth and special guest host Jane Halonen interview Nancy Segal from California State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, CA. Nancy discusses her lifelong twin research, books, and current projects. She describes how an undergraduate essay sparked her career, her work with the Minnesota twins reared-apart study, and how behavioral genetics became more accepted as evidence accumulated. She previews her trade book Twinship: What Twins' Ties Reveal About Relationships and notes she has nine published books, including work on Auschwitz twins, switched-at-birth Colombian identical twins, and a case involving gay fathers and twin sons. Nancy discusses twin-loss research, expert-witness cases, and doppelgangers used to counter "treated alike" critiques. She explains rising twinning rates (delayed childbirth, IVF), emphasizes twin studies' relevance to everyone, rejects evidence for "twin telepathy," and invites participation via her website and twin study center.
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🎙️ How do we separate good science from good storytelling?
In this RE-RELEASE episode of PsychSessions, Garth sits down with Carol Tavris to discuss scientific integrity, critical thinking, cognitive dissonance, and the responsibility of communicating psychology accurately to the public.
This thought-provoking conversation is a powerful reminder that evidence—not popularity—should guide what we believe and teach.
🎧 Listen now and be inspired to think more critically.
In this episode Garth interviews Jared Keeley from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Jared serves as the first-year director of clinical training and talks about VCU's urban, community-serving campus and student body. He describes his dual interests in clinical psychology and the scholarship of teaching and learning, focusing on the Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC), developed with Bill Buskist, based on interviews with award-winning teachers to create a more theory- and data-informed, formative teaching feedback tool. Jared recounts his path from Colorado to Knox College, Auburn's renowned teacher-training program, and how his work on clinician classification led to field-trial contributions to the World Health Organization's ICD.
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🎙️ What does great teaching actually look like—and can it be taught?
In this RE-RELEASE episode of PsychSessions, Chris sits down with Victor Benassi to explore the science of exceptional teaching and what it takes to truly transform learning in higher education.
Whether you're a new instructor or a seasoned educator, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and remind you why teaching matters.
🎧 Listen now and rethink what's possible in the classroom.
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In this episode Eric interviews Jon Krosnick from Stanford University in Stanford, CA. Jon discusses his cross-appointments and major initiatives, including a new sustainability school funded by a $1.3–$1.4B private gift, hiring about 60 faculty members, and the role of Environmental Social Sciences in ensuring that engineered solutions work with human behavior. He describes the interdisciplinary challenges of building a new PhD core, admits difficulty saying no, and explains the Stanford Institute for Excellence in Survey Research and his focus on meticulous methodology. He recounts training at Harvard and Michigan's Institute for Social Research, Ohio State (18 years), and a fellowship that shaped his ethical perspective. Discussing activism, he says protests may not change attitudes but strongly signal constituent passion to lawmakers; attitude change is often small and short-lived, so campaigns focus on turnout. He also explains Census Bureau work improving household respondent selection protocols and shares his parallel career as a jazz drummer with long-running bands and about 200 performances a year.
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In this AskPsychSessions RE-RELEASE feature, Marianne speaks with Jasmine Mena from Bucknell University. They cover the basics of labor based grading — an approach that evaluates students on the effort and labor they invest in their work rather than traditional quality-based standards. She discusses how this method empowers students with agency over their learning, and incorporates scaffolded assignments, reflection, and compassion into the classroom.
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Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
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Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
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Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
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Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
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Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
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Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
Original music generated with Suno.
Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
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Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
Original music generated with Suno.
Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
Original music generated with Suno.
Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
Original music generated with Suno.
Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
Original music generated with Suno.
Bernie's Dad: Personal Reflections is a short-form, reflective podcast hosted by psychology educator Eric Landrum that explores the surprising parallels between a 35-plus-year academic career and life with a new puppy named Bernie Sanders. Through brief, one-word–titled episodes inspired by psychological descriptors, Eric offers thoughtful, often warm reflections on teaching, growth, patience, and professional identity. Blending humor, insight, and personal storytelling, the podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize connections between their own careers, relationships, and everyday experiences.
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In this episode Garth interviews Des Robinson from Tarrant County College in Arlington, TX (with special guest host Noland White) at NITOP 2026. They discuss Des's career and service, including teaching since 2000 and, more recently, rotating off APA's Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE) after a three-year term as co-chair. They discuss CABE's role in shaping undergraduate psychology education through resources such as Guidelines 3.0, the Intro Psych Initiative, and Project Assessment, and emphasize raising awareness of APA teaching resources. Des describes CABE's recent focus on integrating AI skills into undergraduate education and helping students use AI ethically, aligning with workforce needs and potential updates to the Skillful Psychology Student document. The conversation also highlights NITOP's community, Des's formative experiences, mentorship stories, and early publisher-consulting work.
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What does it take to turn down a job offer when it's your only one?
In this Re-Release episode, the hosts dive into one of the most nerve-wracking scenarios in the academic job market — receiving a single offer with no backup plan and having to decide whether to say yes or walk away.
The conversation covers the role of courage, self-knowledge, and life circumstances in making that call, along with real stories of saying no and what came next. Plus: a simple mindset trick for finding clarity when you're stuck at a career crossroads.
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In this episode Garth interviews Lisa Diamond from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. They discuss teacher-centric talks on sexuality and gender amid heightened scrutiny and safety concerns for instructors and students, especially as anti-DEI laws have eliminated campus resource centers, and classrooms may be the only remaining gathering places for marginalized students. Lisa believes that textbooks quickly become outdated and that psychology must be taught as an evolving social science with imperfect methods and shifting lenses. She emphasizes that humans are spectrum-based but prone to flawed categories; identity labels can be personally, socially, and politically meaningful yet differ from scientific groupings. She traces how research categories historically excluded bisexual and non-binary people and notes that large-scale data revealed bisexuality as a majority pattern within LGBTQ populations. They discuss how algorithms and social media fuel polarized realities, and Lisa advocates using discomfort awareness, empathy, in-person dialogue, and structured student interactions to counter bias and teach through controversy.
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Writing letters of recommendation is one of faculty's most time-consuming responsibilities.
In this Re-Release episode of Beyond Teaching, we share best practices for writing stronger, more effective letters: what to ask students to provide, how to stay organized, when to say no, and what makes a letter truly stand out.
Plus: tips for students on who to ask, how much notice to give, and why a thank-you goes a long way.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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In this APA Publishing-PsychSessions paretner series, Garth Neufeld interviews Wendy Grolnick and Benjamin Heddy about their APA-published book (with Frank Worrel) Motivation Myth Busters. They discuss pervasive misconceptions such as believing some people simply aren't motivated, relying on rewards or pressure, and assuming people accurately know how good they are, emphasizing consequences like fundamental attribution error, resistance to coercion, and miscalibrated self-efficacy. They highlight research-based motivators tied to competence, autonomy, and relatedness; the importance of empathy, mastery-oriented environments, personal relevance, value (attainment/utility), and managing cost; and using structured choice rather than too much control or total freedom. They address students who coast, action creating motivation, structural inequities, and practical classroom uses including reflections, case studies, misconception assessments, and a motivation decision-tree tool. Watch the webinar here.
In this episode Garth interviews Nick Epley from the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL. They discuss psychologists' migration to business schools and Epley's MBA course, "Designing a Good Life," an ethics-focused social psychology class that uses experiments on kindness, gratitude, and how doing good can feel good by increasing connection, competence, and autonomy. Epley describes his social cognition research on why people are "not social enough," underestimating how positive deep conversations, compliments, and reaching out to strangers can be; he recounts a robust demonstration in which participants predict awkwardness and low connection but experience the opposite. He notes that the calibration fades without routine practice and argues that missed connections stem from pessimism and the belief that others don't want to talk. He connects Mindwise to his new book, A Little More Social, advocating small, easy, routine social habits and "data-driven courage," illustrated by personal stories and deep canvassing.
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In this re-release episode, Garth sits down with members of the APA's Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI) Working Group on Student Learning Outcomes & Assessment: Jennifer Thompson, Kristin Whitlock, Jane Halonen, Sue Frantz (not featured), and Eric Landrum. Together, they explore how the project took shape, the leadership behind it, the move toward a thematic revolution, and what it means to take a content-agnostic approach to teaching psychology.
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In this 250th episode of the flagship PsychSessions series, Garth interviews Claude Steele from Stanford University in Stanford, CA. Claude recaps "Whistling Vivaldi" as the story of how stereotype threat emerged in his research and describes "churn" as the psychological vigilance and uncertainty people feel in important, diverse settings where they may be judged through stereotypes. He explains how stereotype threat can impair performance when stakes are high and discusses experiments showing that Black students trusted critical feedback most when it conveyed high standards and confidence in their ability to meet them. He critiques some diversity trainings for heightening identity threat and argues for building trust and "beloved community," emphasizing that those with more power should offer trust first. He also shares brief autobiographical reflections on early college experiences and influential teachers.
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In this Sidebar 32 episode Garth and Eric discuss what it means to reach the milestone of 250 episodes of the flagship series for PsychSessions. We reflect on choosing the podcast name and tagline, the value of longevity in building a brand, and the podcast's graphic identity, crediting designer Cale Livingston for the original pink figure-ground logo and newer circular logo used across our additional series. They discuss how the show enables more personal "n' stuff" conversations with colleagues than typical conference chats, recalling memorable moments that are preserved in audio. They introduce a "Re-release" series to reshare early episodes for new listeners and note their near-perfect every-other-Tuesday release schedule with one accidental blip. They highlight partnerships yielding 15–20 series and over 600 total episodes, their minimal editing approach (with occasional removal of "ums"), and the podcast's accidental role as historian for teachers of psychology.
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Saying no is one of the hardest — and most important — skills in academic life. In this re-release episode, Susan Nolan, Adeyinka Akinsulure-Smith, Asani Seawell, and Eric Landrum break down how to do it well. From practical tools like the "no folder" and the "would I be excited if it were tomorrow?" test, to honest conversations about the added pressures faced by women and BIPOC professionals, this episode is all about protecting your time so you can say yes to what truly matters.
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In this episode Garth interviews Danae Hudson from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO for a Part 3 interview. At NITOP 2026, they revisit their 2022 podcast conversation to discuss how classrooms and roles have changed since COVID. Hudson describes teaching large Intro Psych sections (330 students), smaller Abnormal Psych classes, and doctoral courses, noting post-COVID struggles in student adjustment and DFW rates, but some recent movement toward greater preparedness and reduced anxiety. They explore how COVID forced course redesign, current students' desire for more in-person study sessions, and the challenge of assessing learning amid widespread AI use and online degree options. Garth explains cutting Intro Psych content to prioritize meaningful, communicative assessments. Hudson proposes surveying Abnormal Psych students to form AI-mixed study groups and share effective tools. They also discuss boundaries with institutional demands and Hudson's work as STP VP of Membership, building pathways from graduate to late-career involvement and suggesting ways to get involved via STP resources, committees, and task forces.
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In this (RE-RELEASE) episode, Garth and Eric—joined by guest host John Batson—interview the late Charles Brewer of Furman University. A towering and beloved figure in the teaching of psychology, Charles reflects on his remarkable career, including his work as a John B. Watson scholar, his 12 years as editor of Teaching of Psychology, his role at the very first AP Psychology Reading, and his service on APA Boards and Council. His legacy continues to shape the field and the many educators and students he inspired.
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In this episode Garth interviews Steve Most from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Steve shares his approach to navigating the two-body academic problem with his wife, which has led to dual jobs in Sydney and continued adjunct affiliation with the University of Delaware. He describes early uncertainty about research, influential mentors, and how Dan Simons' visual cognition work and the "gorilla" selective attention task reshaped his interests, highlighting inattentional blindness and the role of attention in shaping conscious experience. He outlines his research on emotion-induced blindness and a newer program on effort aversion, including links to students' Psych 1 grades and planned applications to critical thinking and entrepreneurship. They discuss AI as cognitive offloading versus "desirable difficulties," his TEDx card-change demonstration, and his co-authored Oxford cognition textbook, emphasizing story-driven, real-world examples and interdisciplinary connections.
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In this RE-RELEASE episode Eric chats with Wayne Weiten (UNLV) about his career, retiring from teaching in 2021, and continuing as a leading intro psych textbook author. From a "go it alone" mindset to shaping future instructors, Wayne reflects on the experiences and influences that defined his impact—including contributions to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology.
In this episode at NITOP 2026, Garth interviews Clara Cheng from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA. Clara serves as the STP vice president of resources, which includes the journal Teaching of Psychology, peer-reviewed syllabi, wikis, the Idea Exchange, best-practices activities, Psychology in Communities, the teachpsych.org website, and free eBooks. Chang shares her background (born in Hong Kong, moved to Toronto in grade 6), studying at University of Toronto (switching from commerce to psychology), grad school at Ohio State in social cognition, work at American University, and 15 years at Carlow, where she teaches statistics and serves as undergraduate program director and interim associate dean for faculty professional development focused on mentorship and faculty support.
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In this sidebar episode Garth interviews Melissa Maffeo from Wake Forest University. They discuss Melissa's new book with Cambridge University Press, "The Science of the Supernatural: Critical Thinking for the Mind and Brain," which grew out of a Wake Forest special-topics course. Melissa explains anomalistic psychology's skeptical, research-methods approach in contrast to parapsychology, and outlines book chapters on the neurobiology and psychology of fear, why people seek scary experiences, ghosts and electromagnetic fluctuations, nighttime phenomena like sleep paralysis, alien abduction and false memory, psychics and tarot (including her own reading), psychedelics and mystical experiences, and "real" supernatural-seeming cases like rabies, toxoplasmosis, and "zombies." She discusses her own nonbeliever perspective, a memorable coincidence from a paranormal investigation, intended broad accessibility and course use, where to buy the book, attending ACT, and advice for aspiring authors.
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In this RE-RELEASE episode Garth interviews Elizabeth Loftus from the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA. It was a Psychology Today magazine article in 1974 that launched her public fame, and her eyewitness testimony and false memory work have lasting influence. She is a world-renown expert who has experienced cancel culture, death threats, but also induction into the National Academy of Sciences. Elizabeth discusses the current state of misinformation, challenges in solving the two-body problem, and more.
In this episode Garth interviews Beth Schwartz from the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC at NITOP 2026. Beth describes her role supporting psychology teaching through faculty resources, policy, and curriculum work with governance groups (CABE and TOPSS), and a focus on student success and accessibility, within APA's reorganized cross-area "psychology team" that reduces silos. She discusses learning APA's internal structure, collaborating with Division 2 (STP), and plans to broaden engagement with large universities via a new advisory group. Key upcoming priorities include AI workshops and updating resources like the Skillful Psychology Student. Schwartz recounts her career from first-generation student to faculty and administrative roles, provost positions, and a remote transition to APA, which she finds less crisis-driven and more aligned with her passion for psychology education.
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In this RE-RELEASE episode Dr. Jane Halonen joins Garth Neufeld to discuss her decades-long career in psychology education. From overcoming a fear of public speaking to mentoring generations of teachers, Jane reflects on her path from clinical psychology to teaching, her experiences as a woman in 1970s academia, and her transformative years at Alverno College's performance-based curriculum. Jane illustrates what she calls "the magic of teaching" and emphasizes the importance of finding supportive communities and building meaningful connections with students.
In this episode Garth interviewed Krisstal Clayton from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Krisstal shares how heavy workloads, commuting, work, and caregiving contribute to students' AI use and argues for explicitly teaching AI literacy, its limits, and responsible use. She describes building connection and engagement in a 210-student lecture hall through weekly team activities, team exams, and gamified, real-world assignments (including an ultra-processed "Texas State Fair food" concept-mapping activity). She explains her approach to required reading, attendance-based course design, and Sage Vantage quizzes to track learning and spot irregularities. She also discusses becoming first author on a new edition of an Intro Psych textbook, what pedagogical features they kept ("What's Your Prediction?" and applied examples), and updates she "went hard" on, including a methods-focused chapter, mindfulness and wellness content, and topics driven by student needs (sleep, social media/mental health, vaping, neurodiversity).
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This webinar features Garth Neufeld and Regan Gurung in discussion about how to implement APA's Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI) recommendations five years after the release of the book, Transforming Introductory Psychology. They emphasize choosing approaches that fit instructor context, using evidence and data, and avoiding an overwhelming "do everything" redesign. Key ideas include reducing content coverage using the pillar model, increasing course coherence with integrative themes, building workplace communication skills through scaffolded student podcast/audio assignments, and improving student learning with retrieval practice.
Watch the webinar here
In this RE-RELEASE episode of Psych Sessions, renowned psychology textbook author Dr. David Myers shares his remarkable journey from a Seattle childhood—where his great-grandfather invented the ice cream soda—to becoming one of the most influential voices in psychology education. Myers discusses how chance encounters shaped his unplanned career path, from accidentally becoming a social psychologist to writing textbooks that now reach hundreds of thousands of students worldwide. He reflects on his 50-year teaching career at Hope College, his innovative approach to connecting with students, and his philosophy that education should prepare us for an unpredictable future.
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In this episode Eric interviews Blake Nielsen from Columbia College in Columbia, MO. A variety of topics are discussed, including Blake's journey in teaching quantitative research methods, his role at Columbia College, and the college's unique structure. The conversation also delves into Blake's experiences with Monmouth College and his extensive involvement in various academic roles, including directing the Center for Teaching and Learning. Eric and Blake talk about the importance of storytelling in teaching, balancing professional commitments with personal life, and navigating imposter syndrome. Blake also mentions his new role as the director of the Virtual Conference on Teaching (VCT) and reflects on the significance of gratitude and community in his career development.
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In this RE-RELEASE episode Garth and Eric interview Bill McKeachie from the University of Michigan. Bill is a legendary figure in the teaching of psychology, former APA President, introductory psychology textbook author, well-connected (friends with Fred Skinner, Abe Maslow), softball player, and so much more. The recording of this episode was sponsored in part by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP); learn more at teachpsych.org. We are grateful to Jane Halonen for helping to arrange the interview, and to Bill's sister Linda Dicks and Bill's niece Lisa Danielson for being so supportive of our efforts.
In this episode Eric interviews Marianne Fallon from Psi Chi in Chattanooga, TN. Marianne serves as the Executive Director of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. They discuss her roles and responsibilities at Psi Chi, along with the organization's mission to promote excellence in psychology. The conversation delves into Marianne's academic journey, challenges she faced, and her fulfilling career path. They also touch upon the importance of equity, accessibility, and community support within Psi Chi. Personal anecdotes and heartfelt insights make this episode a compelling listen.
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend and colleague Dr. Jenn Weaver, a developmental psychologist and associate professor at Boise State University, about the profound impact fathers have on their daughters and, in turn, on the mothers they become. Our conversation was inspired by Jennifer's moving Substack piece, An Ode to Fathers on Mother's Day, which resonated deeply with me as both a father of 2 daughters and a son. We explored how positive father involvement shapes a child's sense of independence, confidence, and emotional well-being. Dr. Weaver shared personal stories about her own father—how his presence, encouragement, and unique parenting style influenced her approach to motherhood and her understanding of intergenerational connections. We also discussed the research, which often focuses on the negative effects of father absence, and highlighted the need for more attention on the positive roles fathers play. Reflecting on my own experiences as a dad, I found myself relating to the idea that fatherhood not only benefits children and families but also transforms fathers themselves. I hope this episode encourages listeners to consider the many ways fathers shape our lives and inspires deeper appreciation for their lasting influence. Please visit Dr. Weaver's Substack, Identity Maternal, and take a look at this article when you can!
In this episode of Inside Men's Mental Health, I had the pleasure of speaking with my colleague and fellow men's health podcaster Dr. Paul Sharp, a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales and researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of sociocultural factors, gender, and men's health. We dove into Dr. Sharp's journey from sports and human kinetics into the world of men's mental health, exploring how his experiences in gender-specific health programs revealed the importance of safe spaces for men to open up about their mental well-being. We discussed the concept of social capital and how environments like sports can provide men with the comfort to be vulnerable. Dr. Sharp shared insights from his research and podcast, In Good Company, highlighting the challenges men face in building and maintaining social connections, especially as life circumstances change. We reflected on the importance of peer support, the difficulty men often have in asking for help, and the value of small, everyday interactions in fostering connection. Please check out Dr. Sharp's podcast In Good Company for some great conversations and resources on men's mental health and wellness. Dr. Sharp also touched on the evolving landscape of health promotion, the need for thoughtful messaging, and the role of community in prevention. This conversation is a reminder that building strong relationships and being open to support are vital steps toward better mental health for men.
In this episode of Inside Men's Mental Health, I welcomed back Dr. Krista Fisher, Young Men's Health Research Fellow at the Movember Institute of Men's Health and a leading voice in the study of young men's experiences online. Together, we dove into the findings of the groundbreaking Young Men's Health in a Digital World report, which surveyed over 3,000 young men across the UK, US, and Australia to explore how social media and online masculinity influencers are shaping mental health, identity, and relationships. Dr. Fisher unpacks the evolution of the "manosphere"—from fringe online communities to mainstream platforms like TikTok and YouTube—and discusses the spectrum of content young men encounter, from self-improvement and lifestyle advice to more harmful narratives around misogyny and hopelessness. Our conversation highlights both the potential benefits and risks of engaging with this content, emphasizing the importance of agency, critical awareness, and offline support systems. This episode also addresses the role of algorithms, the need for better policy and regulation, and the value of co-developing solutions with young men themselves. Please check out the full Movember report and look to the Movember Institute of Men's Health for more research and resources aimed at supporting young men's health in the digital age.
Garth and special guest host Chris Cardone interview Elliot Aronson from the University of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA. The trio explores Aronson's significant contributions, including the Festinger and Carlsmith experiment and the cognitive dissonance theory. Aronson elaborates on his work like the jigsaw classroom approach to reduce prejudice and applied social psychology experiments targeting health behaviors. Reflecting on changes within academia, Aronson voices concerns over the decline in quality, contrasting it with the 'golden age' of social psychology. He suggests that research opportunities were more favorable in his era and encourages the audience to read his works for deeper insights.
In this episode Garth and special guest host Jane Halonen interview Robert Sternberg from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. The conversation dives into Sternberg's influential career, his pioneering theories on intelligence and love, and personal anecdotes that shaped his work. Sternberg explains the evolution of his theories, including the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Triangular Theory of Love, and the Augmented Relic Theory of Love, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and personal growth. The discussion highlights the interplay between personal experiences and academic research, offering valuable lessons for both psychology professionals and students.
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In this sidebar episode Garth interviews Drew Christopher from Albion College (in Albion, MI). Drew is serving as the 2026 President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, APA Division Two. They discuss Drew's presidential task forces for 2026, the inner workings of the STP Executive Committee, and more.
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In this re-release episode of PsychSessions, co-hosts Eric Landrum and Garth Neufeld discuss the foundational stories behind their interests in psychology and teaching, as well as the inception of their podcast. They talk about their academic journeys, the influences of mentors, and the importance of building confidence in students. Topics include the development of critical thinking, the significance of active learning, and the impact that teachers can have on shaping students' lives. The episode emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives in the field and hints at future podcast guests who will offer further insights into psychology education.
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In this special episode of Psych Sessions, hosts Eric Landrum and Garth Neufeld sit down with the legendary psychologist Albert Bandura at his home in Stanford, California. At 94, Bandura reflects on his groundbreaking work in observational learning, the famous Bobo doll experiments, and the development of key concepts like self-regulation, agency, and moral disengagement. The conversation delves into Bandura's personal journey from humble beginnings in Canada to becoming one of the most influential figures in psychology
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In this episode Garth interviews Ellen Langer from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Early in September, look for the release of Ellen's new book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health. Garth and Ellen share a lovely and far-reaching conversation; she has been studying mindfulness for 45 years, with mindfulness being the process of noticing new things. However, she laments that virtually all of us are mindless almost all of the time! They discuss her research about how thoughts can lead to living longer and better, sometimes like a placebo effect. Ellen makes the sharp differentiation between mindfulness and meditation, saying that meditation is not mindful but that the practices are not mutually exclusive. Garth and Ellen delve into many topics in this interview, so much more than what is mentioned here.
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In this episode Eric interviews Steve Davis (emeritus, Emporia State University and Morningside College) with special guest hosts Loretta McGregor and Jane Halonen. Steve shares updates on his current endeavors, including his involvement with Alice Lloyd College, a school supporting students from one of the most impoverished areas in the U.S. The conversation delves into Steve's journey from a triple major student to a revered psychologist and mentor, his experiences with prominent colleagues, and his profound impact on both students and peers. Anecdotes about collaborations, personal stories, and the importance of nurturing student-led research punctuate this moving dialogue, highlighting the essence of mentorship and the lifelong relationships formed within the academic community.
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In this episode Eric and special guest host Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Tom McGovern, emeritus faculty from Arizona State University. Tom shares his rich and varied experiences, from teaching at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and leading the Geezers Salon to founding a new campus at Arizona State University. He recounts his challenging health journey with Guillain-Barré Syndrome and his relentless dedication to teaching, even while hospitalized. Tom also discusses his involvement in landmark educational conferences, his pedagogical philosophy, and his long-standing contributions to psychology. Jane and Eric highlight Tom's resilience, ethical leadership, and lasting impact on the academic community.
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In this Part 2 episode Eric interviews Ho Huynn from Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Ho shares his experiences of moving from Texas to Australia, including the personal and professional motivations behind the move. He discusses the cultural nuances of living in Australia and provides insights into the Australian higher education system compared to the US system. Ho also dives into his teaching and research activities, including a special program for undergraduates and his ongoing work in humility research. Additionally, Ho offers advice for faculty members considering pursuing academic opportunities abroad.
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In this episode Garth interviews Ebony Glover from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. Ebony shares her journey in academia, including postdoctoral work and her love for teaching. They discuss the importance of research in neuroscience, especially concerning sex differences, and how those differences influence both her research and teaching. Ebony emphasizes the significance of active learning in engaging students and describes various classroom strategies she employs. Additionally, she discusses her contributions to the upcoming fifth edition of the textbook 'Psychology in Your Life' and her excitement about balancing teaching with scholarship in her mid-career.
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In this episode Eric interviews Efren Velazquez from the University of North Georgia in Gainsville, GA. Efren reflects on his 13-year journey since graduating from Boise State University. They discuss his career progression, including his promotion to associate professor and imminent consideration for full professorship. The conversation delves into the challenges and self-doubt faced during the tenure process, often referred to as imposter syndrome. He shares his experience launching a community-focused family literacy program with his department chair and the importance of involving students in community engagement. They also reminisce about their mentor-mentee relationship at Boise State and the significant role mentorship plays in academic and professional development. Future aspirations, including potential administrative roles and other key anecdotes, round out this insightful episode.
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In this episode Eric interviews Mitch Handelsman from the University of Colorado Denver, in Denver, CO. They engage in a spirited conversation about various topics, including university mottos and logos, the history of their academic careers, and the impact of AI on teaching and learning. Mitch elaborates on his background, the influence of his family, and his journey through academia. The conversation also touches upon the challenges of retirement, the role of luck and effort in career success, and how AI is reshaping educational practices. Mitch emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of an ever-changing student demographic and the significance of ethical considerations in the age of AI.
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In this sidebar episode Eric interviews Malin Lilley (Texas A&M University-Central Texas), Dawn Weatherford (Texas A&M University-San Antonio), and Ho Huynh (Australian National University). They discuss the development and impact of the Psychology Research Experience Preparedness (PREP) program. Designed by three psychology colleagues, PREP aims to equip undergraduates with the knowledge and confidence needed to participate in research experiences early in their academic careers. The program includes various modules covering essential topics like the research process, ethics, professionalism, and more. The creators emphasize its potential as an equalizer for students at different preparedness levels and highlight its utility for instructors by integrating it into their courses. Funded by NSF, PREP is free, openly accessible, and tailored not just for top-tier students but for all who might benefit from early exposure to research.
For more on PREP: https://tinyurl.com/PREPPSYC
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In this episode Eric interviews Jon Grahe from the Gaffney Group and Illumin Analytics in a Part 2 interview. They discuss his journey from being a psychology professor to working in sales, particularly in the solar and roofing industries, and now as an advanced funeral planner. Jon shares his experiences of door-to-door sales, the challenges and insights gained, and how his background in psychology has been instrumental in his new roles. He emphasizes the importance of pre-planning funeral arrangements and the emotional aspects of his current role. The conversation also touches on Jon's passion for environmental conservation, particularly his interest in beavers and their role in wetlands. Despite the career shift, Jon remains actively engaged in academic projects and continues to contribute to scholarly work, highlighting the flexibility and opportunities that his new career path provides.
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In this episode Eric interviews Mary Kite from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Mary shares her recent retirement journey and the factors influencing her decision, including personal loss and the changing landscape of higher education. The discussion delves into the impact of legislative changes on academic freedom and the introduction of AI in education. She reflects on her extensive career, the evolution of teaching psychology, and the importance of following one's passion. Offering advice to new educators, she emphasizes maintaining a work-life balance and avoiding the pitfalls of comparison. The episode concludes with an optimistic outlook on academic life and the lasting impact educators have on their students.
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In this episode Eric interviews Eric Amsel from Weber State University in Odgen, UT. They discuss the challenges and responsibilities of supporting underprepared students in higher education. Highlighting a case where developmental math and English retention rates were brought from 40% to approximately 60-65%, they emphasize the need for better support systems for students with big dreams who begin their college journey underprepared. Eric A. reflects on his own experiences and the mission of an open enrollment regional comprehensive institution to enhance student success.
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In this episode Garth interviews Regan for a Part 3 interview from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. They discuss Regan's journey from his early days in Green Bay to his current position at Oregon State University. Regan shares insights on balancing professional and personal life, emphasizing the importance of social support, sleep, and maintaining networks. The conversation also covers his latest work, including his collaboration with Wayne Whiten on the 12th edition of 'Psychology Themes and Variations,' his successful book 'Study Like a Champ,' and his upcoming project 'Teach Like a Champ.' They also touch on the significance of student engagement and belonging, the Intro Psych Academy, and the evolving challenges in teaching psychology. Regan emphasizes a data-driven, yet humanistic approach to teaching and discusses the importance of adapting and continually learning as an educator.
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In this episode Garth and special guest host Jane Halonen interviewed Bill Hill, emeritus faculty from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. Bill Hill is a distinguished figure in the field of psychology and a key contributor to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). He discusses his extensive career at Kennesaw State University, where he wore multiple hats from faculty member to vice president for academic affairs. The discussion delves into his foundational role in various teaching conferences and his efforts to promote community and mentorship within STP. Jane Halonen and Bill also reminisce about their collaborative efforts in program reviews and their significant contributions to the development of psychology guidelines. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Bill underscores the importance of community, mentorship, and adaptability in academia.
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In this Part 2 episode, Garth interviews Bridgette Hard from Duke University in Durham, NC (with special guest host Jane Halonen). Bridgette discusses her journey and experiences as a faculty member and conference organizer at Duke University. She shares insights on the significance of creating a supportive teaching-focused environment, the development of clearer guidelines for evaluating teaching effectiveness, and tackling the challenge of integrating technology and AI in education. She also reflects on her ongoing project of writing an interactive introductory psychology textbook that emphasizes personal wellbeing and effective engagement with diverse perspectives. She provides updates on the impact of COVID-19 on student resilience and engagement. The conversation underscores the significance of storytelling in education and the dynamic landscape of higher education.
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Today's exercise is to help you shift out of your busy brain and into your body, using a simple technique called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. If you are noticing that you are ready to end your day, but you are having a difficult time winding down, join me in a brief, 15 minute exercise, to help you move into your wind-down routine. All you need is a comfortable place to lie or sit down.
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Today, we are going to lean into a conversation that I have with students around advising time, close to graduation, at the start of a new semester and when students are sitting with a sense of uncertainty about the future. We are going to explore some skills that are rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help us stop trying to fight or uncertainty and make room for curiosity and movement.
All you need is a comfortable place to sit, you might want to have a notebook or piece of paper and writing utensil closeby, in case you’re someone who likes to jot down ideas or thoughts that come to mind and work through them later. Finally, we will discuss ways in which you can shift from overthinking to curiosity in your day to day life.
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Today, we are taking a peek into a conversation that I have with students nearly weekly, when they are feeling anxious and scattered. We are going to explore how to use a physical grounding object to help bring us back into the present. All you need is a small object nearby, then, we will walk through how to use this object to practice mindfulness and reduce anxiety, finally, we will discuss ways in which you can use this object in your day to day life.
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Today, we are stepping into the theme of conversations that I have with students, particularly at the busy peaks of the semester, when they’re working through the night or feeling like they are not doing enough. We are going to practice how to acknowledge the pressure and urgency to do more, while also creating permission to end your day or rest.
All you need is a comfortable place to sit or lie down. We will walk through common thoughts that crop up, use Dialectical Behavioral Theory tools to hold two opposing thoughts at once, and integrate self-compassion, so that you can use these phrases in your own lives.
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Whole Student.
Whether you’re a student, a sibling of a student, a faculty member, or someone who supports students in any capacity as they navigate uncertainty about the future, fear of failure, homesickness, busybrain, feeling like they’ve done a “good enough” job for the day, imposter syndrome and feeling like they don’t belong, I’ve been thinking about speaking with you for the last five years. Let me tell you a little bit about how the idea for this series emerged based on conversations and experiences with my students, and what I hope we can together to support you.
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In this sidebar episode Garth and special guest host Sue Frantz interview Linda Woolf from Webster University in St. Louis, MO. Linda is a candidate for APA President, and their discussion centers around Linda's extensive history and contributions to the American Psychological Association, her vision for the future, and her motivations for running for the presidency. Linda emphasizes the importance of unity within the field of psychology and addresses critical issues such as anti-science sentiment, the role of AI in therapy, and her commitment to human rights and social justice. They also delve into Linda's leadership style, her extensive service to the profession, and her transformative work, including work with others to draft an Offer of Apology for the APA's historical wrongdoings. The episode encourages listeners to get involved and vote in the upcoming APA elections.
http://linda4apa.com/
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In this episode Eric interviewed Matt Genuchi from Boise State University in Boise, ID. Matt shares his journey from being a French horn player in high school to studying men's mental health, depression, and suicide during his academic career. He delves into the specifics of his research, the influence of mentors at Baylor University, and his impactful moments at the University of Denver. He provides insights into his professional trajectory, which included crucial experiences in private practice and teaching before landing a faculty position at Boise State. He also highlights his current focus on preventive interventions in men's mental health and discusses his collaborative work in the field.
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Dr. Boysen is a Professor of Psychology at McKendree University and has served on the editorial board of multiple journals on the scholarship of teaching and learning. He is the author of Becoming a Psychology Professor and coauthor of An Evidence-based Guide to College and University Teaching. Guy shares how AI has influenced his work and teaching with the positive hope that educators and students might be able to use AI for good. Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup.
David Wiley, PhD is the Chief Academic Officer and cofounder of Lumen Learning, as well as director of the Brad D. Smith Student Incubator at Marshall University. This discussion covers the long-term impacts of AI on educational courseware and how we might all benefit from a change in mindset on the way we teach. Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup.
Dr. Laura Freberg is a Professor of Psychology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, teaching introductory psychology and behavioral neuroscience. She is an author or co-author of textbooks in introductory psychology, behavioral neuroscience, applied behavioral neuroscience, and research methods. This discussion dives into how her classroom and teaching habits have been influenced by student use of AI. Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup.
In this episode Garth interviews Dan Ariely from Duke University in Durham, NC. Dan shares insights on motivation, fairness in the workplace, and the importance of subjective measures in understanding human interactions. He elaborates on his work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges he faced, including receiving death threats. He emphasizes the role of empathy and understanding in dealing with misbeliefs and polarizing behavior. He also discusses the importance of gratitude, making the invisible visible, and creating more conducive environments for human motivation. The episode concludes with Dan’s reflections on the importance of social science in addressing current global challenges.
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Statement from Duke University
April 2 2024 About the investigation of my work Dear friends, partners, and colleagues: After almost three years, Duke University recently concluded its investigation into my conduct as an academic and researcher. The Investigation Committee assembled by Duke’s administration looked thoroughly at my work and found no evidence to support claims that I falsified data or knowingly used falsified data in general and specifically as coauthor of a 2012 paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The Investigation Committee determined that I should have done more to prevent faulty data from being published in the 2012 paper. Hindsight is 20/20, and upon much reflection, indeed there were extra steps I could have taken to prevent such data from being published. I appreciate the opportunity to learn from this experience, and I would like to reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that my research methodologies at the Center for Advanced Hindsight remain in lockstep with values of integrity, transparency, and accuracy. I am happy to say I’ve put this matter behind me and resumed my work at Duke at full speed. To my dear friends and colleagues: Thank you for your continued support. With all my love and enthusiasm for what lies ahead, Dan Replications of the 2012 study in question:
"How Pledges Reduce Dishonesty: The Role of Involvement and Identification"
Paper: https://tinyurl.com/ycpumrtk
Video discussion with some of the co-authors of the paper https://youtu.be/B_AbAJHRw54
"I Solemnly Swear I’m Up To Good: A Megastudy Investigating the Effectiveness of Honesty Oaths on Curbing Dishonesty":
Paper: https://tinyurl.com/53mbn5ws
Video discussion with a co-author of the paper: https://youtu.be/AjQ58irCZGg
In this sidebar episode, guest host Jennifer Grewe chats with Garth Neufeld about ACT 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. Register for ACT 2025 at teachpsych.org.
In this episode Garth interviews Laura Freberg from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA. Laura discusses her approach to teaching psychology through big ideas and real-world problems, recounting her journey from a major in political science to becoming a professor of psychology. Laura shares her innovative methods for integrating AI into the classroom, highlighting the importance of humanizing technology in education. Additionally, she shares memorable stories, including an unnerving experience with a dubious transportation service and a fascinating encounter with an AI guardrails engineer. This episode offers a blend of practical teaching advice, personal anecdotes, and forward-thinking perspectives on the role of AI in education.
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In this episode Eric interviews Nadine Kaslow from Emory University and Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Nadine discusses her work schedule, including her teaching responsibilities, research, and administrative duties. She also shares her strategies for balancing an extensive workload, highlighting the importance of efficiency, good systems, and collaborative teamwork. The conversation delves into her approach to self-care, the impact of COVID-19 on her professional and personal practices, and her thoughts on the future challenges and opportunities for the field of psychology. She reflects on her experiences growing up with a psychologist mother, her academic journey, and her tenure as President of the American Psychological Association. The discussion concludes with valuable advice for students and professionals on the importance of following one's passions and maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose in their work.
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In this episode Garth and special guest host Jane Halonen interviewed Todd Rose (in a Part 2 interview), the CEO for Populace from Burlington, MA. They explore the concept of jagged profiles and how flexible, individualized learning can be integrated into higher education. The conversation delves into practical strategies for creating effective, inclusive learning environments, the alarming rise of collective illusions, and the critical role of community involvement in rebuilding social trust. Todd shares insights from his work at Populace and offers hopeful perspectives on the transformative potential of embracing individuality in the face of current societal challenges.
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Dr. Anthony Isacco is Professor, Program Director, & Training Director in the Graduate Psychology Program at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has co-authored such books as the Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood; Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity: New Insights for Counselors; and All In: Breaking Barriers to Discerning the Priesthood. Anthony discussed his initial interest in the field was the research demonstrating men’s lower rates of help seeking. He described being intrigued by the “white whale” that was described in this work: the men who did not seek out help for their various mental health and medical problems. Anthony later engaged in a clinical placement with a pediatrician which allowed him to become involved in research on fathers’ involvement with their children’s healthcare. They found that dads from many backgrounds were actually much more engaged than many people expected. His later work included helping define father involvement and the effects of father involvement on outcomes for both dads and families. We discussed the nature of father involvement and specific details regarding the benefits of father involvement for dads as well as their families.
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Dr. Andreas Walther is a senior researcher for science and teaching at the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of the University of Zurich and clinical psychotherapist with the outpatient clinic for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Medicine of the Psychotherapeutic Centre of the University of Zurich. Andreas discussed the journey to his work focused on developing a treatment for men experiencing masculine or masked depression. He mentioned his father’s struggle with depression and a serendipitous meeting with a graduate school advisor who needed a student to conduct research on men. Andreas’ initial work was focused more on the effects of testosterone on mood in men, but increasingly his work led him to also integrate the investigation of masculinities into his research. He is currently conducting a clinical trial that involves the investigation of gendered depression in men. We discussed what this treatment looks like compared to a standard treatment for depression.
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Dr. Jennifer Mootz is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology at Columbia University and Research Scientist with the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Palmira Fortunado dos Santos is the Mental Health, Trauma and Violence Program Coordinator with the National Institute of Health in Mozambique. We discussed how Drs. Mootz and Furtunado de los Santos met via the UN in New York (pride project 2016) which is how they began their collaboration. They provide some guidance on intimate partner violence (IPV), and the limitations of interventions for IPV that focus on one partner, which is generally the man.The discussion also involved masculinities as well as marital relationship and family dynamics in several regions in Mozambique. While Interpersonal Therapy-Couples (IPT-C) is an established treatment for couples experiencing relationship problems, the research team learned a great deal about how to implement IPT-C in the context of families and social structures of Mozambique. Finally, Drs. Fortunado dos Santos and Mootz shared how what they learned impacted their understanding of engaging men in their work in Mozambique.
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In this episode Garth interviews Don Christensen from Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA. They discuss the educational and professional journey that led Don from an attempted engineering degree at Stanford to a successful psychology career focusing on teaching and performance enhancement. They discuss Don's early influences, from collegiate golf to motivational psychology, and his transition back to Seattle for graduate studies. Don describes his strategies for integrating authentic assessment and the importance of intrinsic motivation in both academic and athletic settings. The conversation highlights Don's work with aspiring athletes and business leaders, applying mental training principles for peak performance. This episode is packed with insights on education, psychology, sports, and motivational strategies that enhance teaching and learning experiences.
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In this episode Eric interviews Noland White (Part 2) from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. They discuss Noland's approach to teaching and the importance of mental health and work-life balance for both students and educators. Noland shares the evolution of his role as a co-author for an intro psych textbook, detailing his journey from attending a focus group to becoming a co-author with Sandra Ciccarelli. Reflecting on his teaching career, he emphasizes the value of continuous learning, the significance of transparent communication with students, and the role of resilience and confidence-building in education. He also touches upon the future of his textbook series and the joys of maintaining a fulfilling career in academia.
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In this sidebar, Eric describes the upcoming Biennial International Seminar on the Teaching of Psychological Science (BISTOPS), which will be held July 6-10, 2026, in Paris. The organizer is Doug Bernstein (douglas.bernstein@comcast.net) from the University of South Florida. A PDF accompanies this episode, which contains the key details about this opportunity. The deadline to apply for BISTOPS 2026 is January 15, 2026.
In this episode Eric interviews Loretta McGregor (a Part 2 interview) from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. Loretta shares insights from her recent tenure as STP President, discussing the challenges and proud moments, including a strategic membership dues increase and launching a high school mentoring program. Loretta also details her new role as Interim Associate Dean at Arkansas State University, explaining her passion for mentoring faculty. The discussion concludes with reflections on late-career transitions, future plans, and the joys of teaching statistics in unique and engaging ways.
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In this episode Eric interviews Drew Christopher (a Part 2 interview) from Albion College in Albion, MI. The conversation spans various topics, including Drew's career transitions, roles as an editor for the journal 'Teaching of Psychology,' SPSP pre-conference coordinator, and currently as President-Elect of STP. Drew discusses his thought process behind taking on different roles, his eventual rise to STP President, and his strategies for managing career transitions. The discussion also delves into the challenges and changes in the academic landscape, particularly in higher education, and Drew's personal approach to maintaining mental health and work-life balance. They touch on the importance of collegial support, attending conferences, and engaging in meaningful professional interactions. The conversation wraps up with insights into Drew's plans for the future and considerations about retirement.
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In this episode, Dr. Robert McEntarffer, a former high school teacher and current college educator, discusses the cognitive offloading potential offered by AI and on those types of thinking it would be wise not to let AI replace. Rob offers a critique of the term artificial “intelligence”, suggesting that “large language model” may be a more appropriate term given that AI doesn't truly understand or derive meaning from text. Rob highlights both the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI in education and the need for a deeper understanding of cognitive processes in learning.
References:
David, L., Vassena, E., & Bijleveld, E. (2024). The unpleasantness of thinking: A meta-analytic review of the association between mental effort and negative affect. Psychological Bulletin, 150(9), 1070–1093. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000443
Hicks, M. T., Humphries, J., & Slater, J. (2024). ChatGPT is bullshit. Ethics and Information Technology, 26(2), 38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10676-024-09775-5
Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup
Join veteran educators Dr. Jordan Wagge, Professor and Chair of Psychology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, and Dr. Alex Swan, Associate Professor of Psychology at Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois, as they share insights and lessons learned from incorporating AI tools into their professional lives and classrooms. This episode offers valuable perspectives for educators navigating the evolving landscape of AI in education.
Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup
In this first episode of the PsychSessions: AI and Education, host Joe Slade speaks with Garth Neufeld, co-founder of the Psych Sessions podcast. They discuss Joe's research and experiences with AI in education, including the use of AI avatars, ChatGPT's voice mode, and the potential for AI workflows as teaching and learning tools. Joe shares his optimistic perspective on integrating AI into education while addressing the ethical and philosophical questions it raises. They also discuss future podcast series directions and the importance of diverse viewpoints on AI's impact on education.
Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup
In this episode Eric interviews Melissa Maffeo from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Melissa shares insights about her freshman seminars on alcohol history, use, and misuse, emphasizing harm reduction over abstinence. The conversation delves into her biopsychology class and creative teaching methods, such as murder mysteries to teach neurobiology. The episode also covers Melissa's career path, her role as an associate teaching professor, and advocacy for teaching-focused faculty. Highlighting her passion for neuroscience and education, Melissa discusses her upcoming book 'Science of the Supernatural' and the Neuroscience Teaching Conference she co-founded.
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Dave talks with Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) and Dana Dunn (Moravian University) about opportunities to choose to do what brings us joy and also allowing opportunities for our more junior colleagues to gain experiences that will help with their career development. We discuss the frustration of dealing with burdensome and unnecessary processes that can take time away from our teaching. Listen closely for an appearance by Dana's dog, Arno!
Ken Carter (Oxford College of Emory University) and Pat Puccio (Depaul University; retired from the College of DuPage) discuss a range of topics having to do with negotiating late career chapters and retirement. We chat about the different ways that "late career" can be interpreted and different pathways in retirement. We also comment on the need for support for late career and retired psychology faculty, particularly in terms of community connections that may become less accessible after one retires. We also discuss preparing our departments for our retirement versus "disappearing like Yoda."
In this episode, Loretta McGregor (Arkansas State University) and Randy Smith (retired) chat with Dave about knowning when it's time to retire or to make a career change, based on what we personally find rewarding. We reflect on technology-related changes in teaching, especially with regard to writing (ever wonder where "cut and paste" came from?). Randy and Loretta also offer some practical suggestions for earlier career faculty about setting themselves up for a successful late career and retirement.
Dave talks with Suzie Baker (James Madison University) and Drew Christopher (Albion College) about the "late career" label and the changes, as our careers have progressed, in how we decide how to invest our time. We also discuss what aspects of our teaching have stayed the same or changed over time, and how we have adapted (or not) to changes in available technology. We mention some older forms of technology used in teaching, particularly overhead projectors. The discussion concludes with some ideas about resources that would be helpful for educators as they start to plan for retirement.
Stephen Chew of Samford University and Ken Keith, retired from University of San Diego, talk with Dave about factors that go into the decision to retire, what makes a for a healthy department based on their experience as department chairs, and how our teaching has evolved over the years. A theme that emerges is creating environments to support student learning. Ken and Stephen also offer some advice to early career faculty.
Dave talks with Ellen Carpenter of Virginia Commonwealth University and Alan Strathman of the University of Central Missouri about what "late career" means and how we make decisions about what things to take on and when to say no. It is possible to be late career in a broad sense but also be early in the process of taking on different responsibilities. We also chat about our experiences using teaching technology over the years, and how to make decisions both about what technology to use and about improving our teaching in general.
In this episode, Dave talks with Barney Beins, retired from Ithaca College, and Sue Frantz, retired from Highline College and current Executive Director of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. We discuss how retirement can take different forms, and how the choices we make about how to spend our time relate to our sense of fulfillment. Barney and Sue discuss how they made the decision to retire and how they got involved in a variety of current professional activities. They also offer some thoughts about career choices that will be helpful for earlier-career faculty.
Dave, Garth, and Eric discuss the genesis of the idea for this podcast series and the need in general for late career faculty to be able to connect with others in similar situations. Dave provides a sneak preview of some of the issues that come up across the episodes. The series is intended not just for faculty who are late in their careers, but also for those in early or mid-career (like Garth!) who might benefit from thinking about what their later career may look like.
In this episode Eric interviews Kim Case from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Kim discusses the balance of in-person versus online teaching, the pros and cons, and the human connection often lost in an online format. She shares her experience of a profound teaching stint in Italy and the importance of building genuine relationships in academia. The conversation also delves into the economic and moral complexities of offering expertise for free, especially in DEI work. Kim concludes by discussing academic myths and the importance of questioning long-standing norms in higher education to reduce stress and improve efficiency.
Resources:
https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2022-28577-001.html
https://drkimcase.com/free/
https://drkimcase.com/resources/
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In this episode Eric interviews Loreta Prieto from Iowa State University in Ames, IA. They discuss their experiences in academia, particularly the challenges and rewards of teaching. They cover various educational systems, the importance of community colleges, and the difficulties students face in returning from breaks. Loreto shares stories about his personal and professional journey, including his blue-collar upbringing, his mentors, and his passion for undergraduate education. They also delve into the distinctions between counseling and clinical psychology and reflect on the importance of hard work, mentorship, and commitment in achieving success in academia.
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In this episode Garth interviews Coco Ballantyne from New York, NY. A journalist and science writer, Coco shares her journey from teaching high school to coauthoring a highly regarded psychology textbook. She discusses her initial uncertainty about her career path, the importance of teaching reporting skills in journalism school, and how she became involved with the textbook project. Coco highlights the collaborative efforts of her and her coauthors to make psychological concepts engaging and relevant to students through storytelling. The episode also touches on her thoughts on the importance of clear communication, especially in today's polarized world, and her views on the current state of journalism.
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In this episode Eric interviews Jenn Grewe from Utah State University in Logan, UT. Our discussion centers on the significance of finding enjoyment in work to enhance job satisfaction. Jenn emphasizes making conscious efforts to seek out fun and enjoyable activities in everyday life, even as an adult. There is a mention of potentially exploring this topic more deeply in a future podcast.
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Tyler Whitmer is an Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance at Boise State University. Tyler was a high school athlete who became intensely interested in sports performance when he had a unique opportunity to train at the Denver Broncos training center. As he transitioned to college, he discovered that he could have a career in this area and eventually accepted a graduate assistantship at the University of Kansas. Tyler discussed how his experiences at KU and at several small universities helped him grow as a person and coach. We discussed how athletics provides a range of experiences that can be both beneficial and potentially harmful for men, depending on the culture and what is modeled for men by coaches and mentors. Tyler mentioned a personal and professional shift that occurred for him during COVID that led him to develop a program called Get Reps. Get Reps is a group focused on helping male athletes consider what it means to be a good man and targeting some skills deficits that he has noticed in the athletes he works with. Finally, we discuss how helping men helps the entire community and some resources for those interested in the intersection between masculinities and athletics.
Dr. Ronald Levant is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron and a former president of the American Psychological Association and the APA’s Division 51. Ron discussed his challenges as an adolescent and that his pathway was not one that would have necessarily led him to college and graduate training at some of the world’s most prestigious universities. He discussed challenges as an adolescent in school and in his family, including being expelled from one high school. A small circumstance resulted in Ron taking a college admission test and then attending UC Berkeley and later Harvard. Ron discussed some of his contributions, such as his work on normative male alexithymia and his research on fathers. He provided some context for how he developed the idea for the normative male alexithymia hypothesis. Finally, Ron discussed some ideas about how we can move the field forward by addressing several areas, such as men’s self-compassion and sense of shame.
Jeff Matsushita is the director of the Engaging Men Project at Boise State University. We initially discussed the origins of Jeff’s interest in working with men, which occurred after watching the film Tough Guise as an undergraduate student. He became increasingly interested in men and masculinity and formal work with groups of men. He eventually took a position with the Idaho Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which was quite formative for him. He also has worked with the national group A Call to Men, which similarly works to decrease rates of gender-based violence by engaging men directly. Jeff reflects on mentors who have helped him grow in his work and personally and how his professional work on engaging men has impacted him personally. At the end of the conversation, Jeff provides some helpful guidance on resources for those further interested in the work he discussed of engaging boys in men to decrease gender-based violence.
In this episode Eric interviews Mona Xu from Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID. Our discussion covers various topics, from mentoring graduate students and the meaningful relationships formed to navigating higher education's political and social climate. Mona shares her journey of coming out as queer and non-binary and the importance of self-care and community care within academia. The conversation also delves into the challenges and future of higher education amid political tensions and demographic shifts.
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In this holiday message, PsychSessions co-host Garth Neufeld invites listeners to consider support of the podcast by making an end-of-the-year tax-deductible donation at www.psychsessions.org/donations.
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In this episode Eric interviews Karenna Malavanti from Baylor University in Waco, TX. Karenna discusses issues faced by non-tenure track faculty and her recent presentation with Melissa Maffeo on supporting teaching-focused faculty in higher education. This wide-ranging interview touches on topics such as roles in higher ed, the advocacy needed for non-tenure track positions, Karenna's contributions to Psi Chi, and her background and teaching experiences. This episode delves into the importance of aligning professional work with personal values and the support needed from tenured colleagues to advocate for non-tenure track faculty members.
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In this episode Eric interviews Ashley Waggoner Denton from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We discuss Ashley's session on what psychology majors do after graduation, her career course, and teaching challenges with large student groups. Ashley shares her experience as an international student in the U.S. and her work in various service roles, including her involvement with APA's Committee for Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE). They also touch on issues related to budget constraints in higher education and the camaraderie within the psychology teaching community.
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In this episode Garth and Eric spend some time together discussing the current state of the podcast. They discuss future endeavors, including upcoming workshops and an innovative AI series. They delve into the importance of high-quality audio for teaching and accessibility and leveraging AI tools like Suno and Gamma for education. The duo also underscores the value of providing students diverse ways of expressing their knowledge. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the journey of PsychSessions and how their venture has expanded to highlight other educators' voices in psychology.
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In this episode Eric interviews Deb Briihl from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA. They discuss Deb’s longstanding career since 1994, roles at Valdosta State, and her path from coordinating the undergraduate psychology program to teaching various subjects, including a recent flip of her History of Psychology class. Deb shares personal insights about career challenges, the bittersweet aspects of change, and her and her husband's considerations about retirement. They delve into exploring new hobbies, with Deb describing her interest in barbecuing and brewing. The episode closes with a personal anecdote about Deb’s “train kiss” tattoo, symbolizing a tender moment with her husband.
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On October 14, 2024, Philip Zimbardo passed away at his home in San Francisco, CA, at the age of 91. He was an emeritus faculty member at Stanford University. We pay tribute here at PsychSessions by re-releasing his interview with Garth, originally released as Episode 050 on January 8, 2019.
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In this episode Garth interviews Philip Zimbardo from Stanford University (emeritus) in Stanford, CA. It's a treat to hear Phil discuss how he became such a passionate teacher, with his upbringing, family values about education, and undergraduate/graduate years (Brooklyn College/Yale University). The interplay of his teaching leading to research (think: shyness work) is fascinating, and just wait until you hear about the grade he earned in introductory psychology, and as always, so much more.
In this episode Garth interviews Wind Goodfriend from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA.
Discussing her personal challenges, such as undiagnosed mental health issues and her keen interest in social justice from an early age, Wind reveals how these experiences shaped her career path. She talks about her contributions to psychology education, including designing courses on the psychology of cults and co-authoring textbooks emphasizing mental health stigma and other socially relevant topics. She also highlights her innovative classroom strategies and views on current educational dynamics. They also touch on her upcoming projects, including a documentary series on cults and a book on the psychology of 'The Handmaid's Tale.' This episode offers insights into the intersections of personal narrative, psychology education, and social change.
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Dr. Krista Fisher is a Young Men’s Health Research Fellow with the newly founded Movember Institute of Men’s Health. We initially discussed Krista’s journey to men’s mental health research, which came after a pivot from doing cancer research. She was motivated to work in men’s mental health after attending a panel by some of the world’s experts in the area, Drs. Zac Seidler and Simon Rice. Since embarking on her doctoral work, Krista has taken a deep dive into the experiences of men’s anxiety. She mentioned becoming interested in this after noticing that the work on men’s depression had grown substantially, but fairly little was understood about men’s anxiety. Her work has resulted in the development of the Resisting, Reckoning, Responding model of men’s anxiety. We also chatted about how her work on the profiles of men experiencing anxiety who interacted with emergency services has implications for how we intervene with men in acute distress.
Dr. Simon Rice is the Global Director of the Movember Men’s Health Institute and the founder of the Young Men’s Mental Health Research Program and the Elite Athlete Mental Health Research Program at Orygen, the Center for Youth Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia. He is also a Professor and Dame Kate Campbell Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science at the University of Melbourne.
Simon has significantly influenced the men’s mental health field, beginning with his foundational research on measuring depression in men. We discussed some of his origins, and I discovered that some serendipitous but pivotal moments influenced the trajectory of his career from high school teacher to eventual leader of a global research institute. I loved learning about some of these what Simon called “sliding door” moments. We also discussed his curious approach to his work and how being curious has allowed Simon to study and research a range of different topics, including his work on athlete mental health. Finally, Simon provides some thoughts on some issues that he believes will be important for the field of men’s mental health to address in order to help boys and men.
In this episode Garth interviews Steven Fein from Williams College in Williamstown, MA. Steve discusses his journey into psychology, his passion for teaching, and his ground-breaking research on audience reactions during presidential debates, as well as stereotypes and prejudice. They also discuss social psychology experiments related to unconscious biases, societal implications of political polarization, and modern research on changing conservative views regarding same-sex marriage and gun control. The importance of social science in public health crises, such as COVID-19, is also highlighted, demonstrating how education and social norms can influence prejudice and public opinion.
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In this episode Garth interviews Ellen Carpenter from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. The conversation explores various facets of Ellen's professional journey, teaching philosophy, and active role within the STP community. Alongside discussing her career pivot from coaching to academia, Ellen shares insights into innovative teaching methods, the use of AI in education, and the significance of mentorship programs. The episode also delves into her passion for student engagement, administrative roles, and essential psychology curriculum components. Listeners are treated to personal anecdotes, professional achievements, and valuable teaching strategies.
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In this sidebar, Danae Hudson, vice president for membership of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP), outlines the benefits of STP membership and highlights the mentoring program. This program aims to provide career-related assistance to enhance job performance and satisfaction for members at any career stage. The program director, Amy Hunter matches mentees with experienced mentors based on application responses. Members are encouraged to apply by September 16th through the STP website.
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In this episode Eric interviews Mary Pritchard from Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. They discuss their long-standing friendship, Mary's career journey, and her dedication to teaching and researching body image and eating disorders. She shares her experiences, from her early struggles with parental expectations to her transition from studying jury deliberation to focusing on body image issues. She also touches on her current responsibilities as Associate Chair, future projects, and the personal fulfillment she finds in her work. The episode wraps up with Mary's reflections on the importance of growth through challenges and the potential future steps in her career.
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Akash Asif is the director of operations and strategy for the Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Akash’s journey into suicide prevention work began when he suddenly lost a colleague to suicide. This experience opened his eyes to the number of people in his life experiencing mental health concerns, especially suicidality.
Akash was intimately involved in the development of CSP’s Buddy Up campaign. Buddy Up is a program specifically designed to help men have genuine conversations about their lives which then allows them to connect and provide support for each other. Our conversation was a great opportunity to “look under the hood” of Buddy Up by allowing Akash to help us understand the development of the title Buddy Up, the decisions around the artwork that is core to the program, and why they integrated certain tools (air fresheners and hard hat stickers) into Buddy Up. We also talked about help-seeking versus help-giving and why these terms are important when thinking about designing an intervention for certain guys.
Akash also described some current developments in Buddy Up and why he is excited about the future of the program.
Dr. Aaron Rochlen is a Clinical Professor and Chair in the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Texas at Austin. We discussed Aaron’s journey to psychology and men’s mental health, and I found it interesting that he perceived himself as an average graduate student until he really found his passion. His passion came when he read a paper that proposed some challenges on engaging men in therapy: men are in “double jeopardy.”
We also discussed how his highest impact work came from being curious about some simple questions that came in his research. The first question was why are men’s suicide rates so much higher if their rates of depression are considerably lower, when compared with women. The second question was related to some findings that demonstrated women were increasingly earning more than their male partners. Aaron was curious about the impact of this on men and fathers.
We also chatted about Aaron’s ideas on what we should really call a unique men’s depression (masked, masculine, male?) and the challenges on naming interventions designed for men who might be hesitant to engage in help-seeking. We did find some time to talk about his stay-at-home father research, which was cutting edge at the time. In fact it was so cutting edge and applicable to real life that it landed Aaron on NBC’s Today Show.
Aaron also teaches a popular course on movies and mental health at UT, so we discussed a few movies and shows that demonstrate depression, including depression in men. In 2007, I saw Aaron give a talk on depression in men with illustrations from the Sopranos pilot episode that was fantastic, so it was great to connect with him on this topic one-on-one. We wrap up with Aaron describing how he indeed “practices what he preaches” via his small practice with men called Walk Therapy Austin. He finds that a therapy that is outdoors and movement-oriented helps men engage in talk therapy.
Welcome to the first season of Inside Men's Mental Health! In this podcast, we’ll be exploring this thing called masculinity and its impact on men’s mental health, relationships, and communities.
In this episode Loretta delivers her Society for the Teaching of Psychology 2024 presidential address at the American Psychological Association meeting in Seattle, WA. She delves into the impostor phenomenon, exploring its definition, origins, and impact on individuals, particularly women and marginalized groups. She debunks the common misconception of referring to it as a syndrome, emphasizing it as a phenomenon without a single cause or classification as a mental disorder. She also explores the research into the connections between the impostor phenomenon, perfectionism, and depression, presenting findings from various studies and scales. Loretta highlights the prevalence of this phenomenon among college students and proposes potential interventions to help those affected cope more effectively, concluding with practical insights and suggestions for future research. Â [Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]
In this episode Garth interviewed Joshua Woods from Grandview University in Des Moines, IA. Josh shares his journey from being a struggling student with a rocky academic start to becoming a passionate educator and researcher. They discuss the creation and success of the Intro Psych Coast to Coast conference, which was born out of the pandemic. They delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching introductory psychology, touching on themes such as the importance of authenticity in teaching and the nuanced understanding required when discussing complex topics like racism and correlation. The conversation also highlights Josh's deep ties to Des Moines, his family's involvement in a local dance studio, and his transformative experience studying overseas in England. As Josh prepares to take on a new role and heads into a sabbatical, they explore his vision for the future of psychology education.
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In this episode Garth interviews Paula Hylton from the Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina. Paula discusses her journey and experiences as a high school psychology teacher. She shares insights into the unique aspects of teaching at an independent school, her creative teaching methods, and activities such as the first-day memory icebreaker and the 10K step challenge. Paula reflects on her background, motivation, professional development, and the importance of making psychology relevant to students' lives. She also emphasizes the value of building strong student-teacher relationships and the impact of real-world applications in the classroom.
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In this episode Garth interviews June Gruber from the University of Colorado Boulder. They discuss various aspects of her research focus, which intersects clinical psychology and positive emotions. June shares insights into her Positive Emotion and Psychopathology (PEP) lab, where she explores how positive emotions manifest in psychological disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. The episode covers the methodologies used in her lab, the ethical considerations in research, and her takeaways from years of studying emotions, including the nuanced understanding that pursuing happiness too intensely can be counterproductive. June also shares her inspiring journey from a small town in California to a distinguished academic career, highlighting the importance of mentorship and community support. The conversation wraps up with her involvement in co-authoring introductory psychology textbooks, emphasizing the importance of making psychological science accessible to a broader audience.
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In this episode Garth interviews Carol Tavris, an independent scholar from Los Angeles, CA. Carol recounts her eclectic career, highlighting her transition from academia to writing. She discusses the importance of accurately communicating psychological science to the public, emphasizing empirical evidence while criticizing the tendency of some popular writers to prioritize sensational ideas. She reflects on various topics, including her work on the psychology of anger, her skepticism toward unfounded scientific claims, and the dynamics of cognitive dissonance. The dialogue also covers Tavris's contributions to textbooks, particularly her efforts to incorporate critical thinking and a balanced view of gender and cultural issues in introductory psychology courses. Carol generously shares insights on maintaining scientific integrity amid societal pressures and changing academic landscapes.
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In this episode of AskPsychSessions, Marianne answers a listener question about teaching your expertise to those from other specialties. Her guests are Dr. Andrew Butler from Washington University in St. Louis and Dr. Kristoffer Romero from the University of Windsor. The conversation covers content selection, assessment options, and skill development.
Well, the contiguous United States and D.C. Bonus: Take the short form of the NEO and get matched with the state you vibe with. OR use this in class for five one-way ANOVA examples.
Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2016/07/wilsons-americas-mood-map-interactive.html
Original Article: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-a0034434.pdf
Time Magazine article, featuring the Big Five survey: http://time.com/7612/americas-mood-map-an-interactive-guide-to-the-united-states-of-attitude/
Welcome to the 200th episode of the flagship podcast series PsychSessions: Conversations About Teaching N' Stuff. In this episode, Garth and special guest host Chris Cardone interview Elliot Aronson from the University of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA. The trio explores Aronson's significant contributions, including the Festinger and Carlsmith experiment and the cognitive dissonance theory. Aronson elaborates on his work like the jigsaw classroom approach to reduce prejudice and applied social psychology experiments targeting health behaviors. Reflecting on changes within academia, Aronson voices concerns over the decline in quality, contrasting it with the 'golden age' of social psychology. He suggests that research opportunities were more favorable in his era and encourages the audience to read his works for deeper insights. This episode is sponsored by: * The Society for the Teaching of Psychology - teachpsych.org * Macmillan Learning - macmillanlearningpsychology.com * Soomo Learning - soomolearning.com
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Statistical modeling determined that, someday, a human will be born who can consume 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. In the mean time, use this data from hot dog eating contests to discuss scales of measurement, create data visualizations, and calculating measures of central tendancy.
Original Article: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.2020.0096
Link to data: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/suppl/10.1098/rsbl.2020.0096
Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-only-data-set-youll-ever-need.html
Here at PsychSessions we are saddened to hear of Jerry Rudmann's recent death -- we mourn this tremendous loss, and our hearts go out to his family and his extensive network of friends. In his honor, we are rebroadcasting his initial PsychSessions interview, which was released as Episode 155 on October 11, 2022.
Explicit lessons: You can use AI to evaluate Instagram photos and determine the smiliest universities. Run an ANOVA to determine who has the happiest universities: US, UK, or Austraila. Discuss cultural differences in what we share online. Implicit knowlege: Anything you share on IG is free game for the data scrapers!
Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2023/03/can-we-use-instagram-to-estimate.html
Original Data: https://resume.io/blog/the-happiest-schools-in-the-us-uk-and-australia
Maybe beer snobs just like to get buzzed? An argument can be made from this data, which lets you think about data scrapping and big, big data sets.
Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2015/05/scott-janishs-relationship-of-abv-to.html
Data Source: https://scottjanish.com/relationship-of-abv-to-beer-scores/
In this episode Garth hosts a conversation with Barney Beins (Ithaca College), Sue Frantz (Highline College), and Ken Keith (University of San Diego). These renowned teachers of psychology delve into the importance of incorporating the history of psychology into education, emphasizing the need to preserve diverse narratives and engage students through innovative teaching methods. They also explore untold stories, such as the contributions of marginalized groups and pioneering individuals, showcasing the wide-reaching impact of psychological research and the necessity to broaden traditional narratives.
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In this episode Garth hosts a conversation with Barney Beins (Ithaca College), Sue Frantz (Highline College), and Ken Keith (University of San Diego). These renowned teachers of psychology delve into the importance of incorporating the history of psychology into education, emphasizing the need to preserve diverse narratives and engage students through innovative teaching methods. They also explore untold stories, such as the contributions of marginalized groups and pioneering individuals, showcasing the wide-reaching impact of psychological research and the necessity to broaden traditional narratives.
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Students love customizable data sets suited to their tastes. Use the Exportify website to generate spreadsheets based on Spotify playlists. These playlists are perfect for ANOVA, correlation, and discussions of operationalization.
Blog post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2023/11/generate-highly-personalized-music-data.html,
Exportify website: https://exportify.net/#playlists
Information on Spotify variables: https://rpubs.com/umayarz/BBUS490_Spotify
This data is scary. Not because of missing data points and median splits but because it is about horror movies and how they affect participant pulses! Use this data set to discuss operationalization, scales of measurement, correlation, t-tests, and more.
Links: Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2024/04/using-pulse-rates-to-determine-scariest.html
Original Data: https://www.moneysupermarket.com/broadband/features/science-of-scare/
In this episode Eric interviews Jon Westfall from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. This conversation delves into Jon's transformation from a tech enthusiast to a psychology professor at Delta State University, highlighting the vital role of education in addressing societal challenges. The discussion explores the intersections between psychology and technology, teaching methodologies, and the significance of adapting to students' needs in higher education.
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In this episode Garth interviews Kody Manke-Miller from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. This conversation delves into the transformative power of mentorship in academia through two personal accounts. It highlights the pivotal role mentors play in setting high standards while providing warm support, aiding individuals like Kody in transitioning from first-generation college students to successful academics. The dialogue also explores the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing efforts in research and teaching, underscoring the importance of mentorship in nurturing academic success.
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In this sidebar episode Eric and Garth reflect on the "state of the podcast" on March 29, 2023. We share our hopes, dreams, and aspirations for PsychSessions, looking to the future.
In this episode, Garth interviews Stephen Chew about his new writing project, coming on to Sarah Grison's introductory psychology textbook, Psychology in Your Life (along with Ebony Glover).
In this episode Eric interviews Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. We specifically sat down for this interview to discuss Jane's specialized leadership skills, especially when leading national efforts with many moving parts. We discuss her leadership skills and opportunities, and Bill McKeachie's memory is infused in much of our conversation. There are always challenges with these types of opportunities, whether national news events, a worldwide pandemic, the small-p politics of the task at hand, and more. Jane leverages her clinical skills and her story-telling ability to help with problem-solving amongst talented academics to complete the major tasks (such as being the lead on the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major, Versions 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0). He chat about Jane's high school leadership experiences as well.
In this episode Eric and special guest host Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Kenn Barron from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Our thanks to STP for the opportunity to record this interview at the Annual Conference for Teaching in Portland (October 2023). Kenn shares his background growing up in Delaware and the educational influences of his mother and father. He is deeply reflective, whether he is mapping out his career goals and trajectory or considering the three worlds of science (and validity, too). Jane was the chair at JMU when Kenn was hired a quarter-century ago, and Jane proved to be an important mentor in his life. There is a brief conversation about the introductory psychology chapter Eric never teaches, a chat about motivational theory, and much more.
In this episode: We welcome one of our all-time favorite guests, Sue Frantz, to the podcast. Sue talks about her new role as Associate Director of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). We also get a chance to discuss some of Sue's many contributions to psychology, including multiple blogs, conference presentations, and her published books (and books in the works). We also dip into a conversation about Open Educational Resources (OER).
In this episode: It's all about transitions, whether it's the transition to department chair or back again, the transitions with promotions in academia, sabbatical transitions, thoughts about retirement, and even the transition to leave academia for a different workplace. It's about flexibility and accepting gains and losses in any type of substantial transition.
In this episode: We discuss email, including etiquette matters, the joys, and the burdens of email. We address some email strategies for leaders, and we touch on some available email tools that can make your email-life a bit easier.
In this episode: We have the delightful opportunity to interview two international doctoral students, Moonkyung Min who is from South Korea, and Elvine Andjembe Etogho who is from Gabon in Central Africa. Our conversation touches on language challenges, living outside one's home country, plans for after graduate school, and much more. We engage in a fascinating discussion of deficit-based cultures and strengths-based cultures.
In this episode Eric interviewed six individuals from the American Psychological Association's Guidelines 3.0 Task Force, including Jane Halonen (Chair), University of West Florida, Dave Kreiner, University of Central Missouri, Karen Naufel, Georgia Southern University, Garth Neufeld, Cascadia College, Susan Nolan, Seton Hall University, and Aaron Richmond, Metropolitan State University-Denver. A host of topics are addressed during this group discussion, including (a) how the group worked together, sometimes with challenging topics, (b) how the rollout of Guidelines 3.0 was planned, (c) the development of U.S.-based standards but also welcoming of international participation and input, (d) a look-ahead conversation about Guidelines 4.0, and (e) a conversation about how Guidelines 3.0 might be used, directly or indirectly, in our courses.
In this episode Eric interviews Raechel Soicher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. In 2022, Raechel became the Assistant Director for Research and Evaluation in the Teaching + Learning Lab. Raechel earned her doctorate during the pandemic and started in an instructor position while also contributing to the Center for Teaching and Learning at Oregon State, her alma mater. Those experiences led to a job search, where Raechel eventually landed at the MIT Teaching + Learning Lab. We discuss job markets in general, costs of living, and making decisions about quality of life issues, and she also reflects on her teaching experiences at Oregon State.
In this Part 2 episode Eric interviews Kristin Whitlock, Director of Assessment for Advanced Placement Psychology at The College Board. Thanks to the Annual Conference on Teaching, this interview was recorded at the ACT 2023 meeting. Kristin shares her "retirement" details from high school teaching after 33 years of service and moves on to new challenges as the Director of Assessment for AP Psychology. Listeners are reminded that teaching DNA is in Kristin's blood; most of her family members are teachers (or retired teachers), and she called her Mom, who taught preschool for 37 years, the "greatest teacher I have ever seen." We discuss so many topics, including her Utah State loyalty, how the pandemic changed her attitude toward teaching, it is revealed that Kristin has a twin sister, and there is even a brief mention of the "pillars."
In this episode Eric and Garth host an invited panel at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) 2023 featuring Loretta McGregor (Arkansas State University), Skyler Mendes (Arizona State University), Janet Peters (Washington State University), and Jordan Wagge (Avila University). This session was organized to explore the diversity of careers and career stages within psychology, which includes a discussion of both career challenges and career successes. Worries about the future of our profession are expressed, as well as the importance of cultivating the next generation of psychology educators. Each participant shared important mentoring experiences in their careers. This was followed by question and answer with the audience, where topics such as the complexity of intersectionality, Psychsessions contributions, and a hypothetical "do-over" in one's career were among the topics addressed.
In this episode Garth interviews Todd Joseph from Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, FL. Todd's national leadership stature becomes clear as they discuss the many leadership roles, including Regional Vice President, President, and now the new Executive Director of Psi Beta, his leadership as part of the Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE), his contributions to the Southeastern Psychological Association, and his local leadership as the Division Chair of Public, Social, and Behavioral Sciences. Todd attended a community college as part of his education, and his passion continues in the teaching and research projects that he engages in with his current community college students. He also shares personal stories, including his graduate school education, where the systems in place supported him sometimes and hindered him at other times.
Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 7pm EST speaker is Ken Keith from the University of San Diego. Ken delivered this invited address at the Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology in October 2023: "Fact or fiction" How can students know the difference?"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 5pm EST speaker is Eric Landrum from Boise State University. Eric delivered this invited address at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in April 2023: "We are family: My RMPA can be your RMPA"
Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 4pm EST speaker is Noland White from Georgia College & State University. Noland delivered this invited address at the Southeastern Psychological Association in April 2023: "Research on ADHD and its application in the classroom"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 3pm EST speakers are Danae Hudson and Brooke Whisenhunt from Missouri State University. They delivered this invited address at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in April 2023: "Preventing academic Groundhog Day: Strategies to address predictable difficult concepts"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 2pm EST speaker is Melissa (Missy) Beers from the Ohio State University. Missy delivered this Harry Kirke Wolfe lecture at the Southeastern Psychological Association in April 2023: "Sinking, swimming, and treading water: What and how should we be training teaching of psychology?"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 1pm EST speaker is Jasmine Mena from Bucknell University. Jasmine delivered the invited address at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in April 2023: "Cultivating student sense of belonging inside and outside of the classroom"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 11am EST speakers are Sue Frantz (Highline College) and Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College). They participated in this conversation hour at the Teaching Introductory Psychology Northwest conference in April 2023: "A conversation with Sue Frantz about introductory psychology"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 10am EST speaker is Bridgette Martin Hard from Duke University. Bridgette delivered this invited address at the Teaching Introductory Psychology Northwest conference in April 2023: "Ignite the fire: Strategies to enhance engagement and belonging in introductory psychology"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 9am EST speakers are Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College). They delivered this symposium at the Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology in October 2023: "Maximizing intro psych's ripple effect: The question of content"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 8am EST speakers are Jane Halonen (from the University of West Florida) and Danae Hudson (Missouri State University). They presented this symposium at the Southeastern Psychological Association in April 2023: "APA's Introductory Psychology Initiative: The past, the present, and the future of introductory psychology"
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Welcome to the PsychSessions Podference 2024! Our 7am EST speaker is Stephen Chew from Samford University. Steve delivered this invited address at the Southeastern Psychological Association in April 2023: "What the best college teachers know"
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In this episode Garth and Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Christina Maslach from the University of California, Berkeley. This was the West Coast swing of the last leg of the 2023 PsychSessions East Coast Tour. When you have one of the world's leading experts on burnout sit down for a podcast interview, what do you talk about? Burnout! This conversation travels across so many relevant issues for both individual employees and workplace environments, from the matching of values and the importance of fit to solutions being more work-environment-focused rather than individually-focused. The burnout mantra is discussed (doing more with less), and how most of us are not good at subtracting tasks from our work-life. Performance reviews are discussed as well as key research questions in the burnout literature, and more!
You may be interested in Christina's new book called The Burnout Challenge: Managing People's Relationships with Their Jobs.
In this sidebar, Garth presents some important end-of-year information about PsychSessions, including the opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation. Please consider supporting the continuation of PsychSessions!
In this episode, I interview Kris Vespia from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. Kris and I discuss the importance of infusing career development throughout the curriculum and the simple ways faculty without career expertise can include career exploration and professional development in their courses. We play “Guess the Job Title” and talk about how institutional data can be used to show students that alumni not only get jobs with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, but get interesting jobs.
In this episode, I interview Jordan Troisi from Colby College. Jordan and I discuss the difference between asking students what they want to “be” and what they want to “do” and the impact family, cultural, and socioeconomic pressures have on students’ career decisions. Jordan describes partnering with a director of career services to redesign a social psychology lab course that provided opportunities for skill development and direct instruction for articulating those skills during interviews. Jordan and I play “Guess the Job Title” and discuss the importance of explicit career preparation instruction.
In this episode, I interview Tim Lawson from Mount St. Joseph University. Tim and I discuss the value of experiential learning and cooperative education in career exploration and professional development, and Tim shares how his department has developed strong connections with alumni who serve as mentors for students and advisors to the department. Tim and I play “What Degree Does This Job Require?” and talk about the role alumni profiles and panels play in broadening students’ perspectives of what someone can do with an undergraduate degree in psychology earned from their department.
In this episode, I interview Jaye Van Kirk from San Diego Mesa College. Jaye shares fascinating stories of her experiences as a lifelong learner, and we discuss the powerful way she incorporates digital portfolio development in her courses to prepare students to be competitive job applicants. Jaye and I play “Can I Get This Job with an Associate’s Degree?” and talk about examples of alternatives to traditional academic writing assignments she assigns to diversify the artifacts students include in their portfolios
In this episode, I interview Aaron Richmond from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Aaron and I discuss skill development, skill transfer, and how he uses teamwork to help students develop cognitive, communication, personal, social, and technological skills, the five skill domains included in The Skillful Psychology Student. Aaron and I play “Why is This Job a Good Fit for a Psych Major?” and talk about the importance of helping students make explicit connections between what they are learning in each of their courses and the careers that interest them.
In this episode, I interview Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida. Jane is co-author of the book The Psychology Major’s Companion: How to Get You Where You Want to Go with Dana Dunn. Jane and I discuss preparing psychology majors to respond to the microaggressions they face due to misperceptions about the major (it is easy) and the value of the bachelor’s degree in psychology (graduates won’t be able to get a job). Jane shares the creative formats her positive psychology students use to present their five-year plans and the unique way she incorporates the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major into her capstone course. Jane and I play “What Degree Does This Job Require?” and talk about ways students can engage in self-directed career exploration and professional development.
In this episode, I interview David Strohmetz from the University of West Florida. Dave is co-author of the Employable Skills Self-Efficacy Survey, a free web-based survey he developed with Natalie Ciarocco (the star of episode 5). We discuss the importance of providing opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate skills throughout the curriculum and how he combines career exploration with teamwork and leadership skill development in his social psychology course. Dave and I play “Guess the Job Title” and talk about the importance of creating opportunities for students to practice writing and talking about the skills they have demonstrated in their courses, so they are ready to answer skills-related questions during interviews.
In this episode, I interview Natalie Ciarocco, a professor and Department Advising Coordinator at Monmouth University. Natalie and I discuss the Employable Skills Self-Efficacy Survey, a free web-based survey she developed with David Strohmetz (the star of episode 6), the optional career preparation course she teaches, and the three career modules she created that are strategically attached to required sophomore, junior, and senior-level courses. Natalie and I play “Guess the Job Tasks” and talk about an assignment she created that provides a structure for students to share career exploration information with each other and to learn more about themselves by reflecting on why they are interested in specific jobs and why they are not interested in other jobs.
In this episode, I interview Ashley Waggoner Denton from the University of Toronto and Janet Peters from Washington State University. We discuss the joint CABE-STP working group Ashley and Janet co-led and the materials the group created for instructors to easily incorporate the skills from The Skillful Psychology Student into nine core psychology courses. We play “Guess the Skills in the Job Description” and talk about how students can use The Skillful Psychology Student to monitor and plan skill development as they progress through the major.
In this episode, I interview Karen Z. Naufel from Georgia Southern University. Karen and I have a great time reminiscing about being part of The Skillful Psychology Student working group and discussing the methods the group used to identify the five employer-valued skill domains and 17 corresponding skills psychology undergraduates develop through the major. Karen and I play “Guess the Skills in the Job Description” and talk about how she broadens students’ perspectives of career opportunities through an assignment that includes finding jobs that fit their skills and writing cover letters that align their skills with the responsibilities and qualifications included in the job descriptions.
In this episode, I interview Brittany Avila, a faculty member and academic advisor at the University of Nevada, Reno, and host of the Career Journey podcast. Brittany and I discuss how being a first-generation college student motivates her to help students understand through stories that career decisions are not linear. We talk about the misperception that you cannot do anything with a bachelor’s degree and an assignment she created to expose students to the diverse applications of the knowledge and skills gained through the psychology major. Brittany and I play “Guess the Job Title” and identify bachelor-level jobs that pay more than some doctoral-level jobs.
In this episode, I interview Maya Metser, a New York University graduate and host of the Psych Mic podcast. Maya and I discuss how overwhelming the process of career exploration can be for undergraduate students and her decision to explore careers by interviewing professionals who are applying psychology in diverse ways. What began as live events she hosted for her classmates ultimately turned into her incredible podcast. Maya and I play “Guess the Job Title” and talk about some unexpected and exciting job opportunities you can get with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
In this bonus episode Eric, Garth, and Corbett discuss the outcomes of a PsychSessions planning day that was held Friday, December 8, 2023 in Boise, ID. If you want to know what PsychSessions is working on, and what our plans are for 2024, this is the "listen."
In this episode Garth and guest host Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interviewed Todd Rose, CEO of Populace and former professor from Harvard University (in Cambridge, MA), as part of the 2023 PsychSessions East Coast Tour. Todd is incredibly generous in sharing his past experiences, from his struggles fitting in as a student in high school to his challenges with Weber State University as an undergraduate, and he also shares his journey to Harvard University as a graduate student, then faculty member, then leaving. Todd's father is an influential figure in Todd's success at many points during Todd's long and winding careers. Todd is a storyteller in his books and this podcast. They end the interview discussing Populace and the exciting work the company is doing to understand better current trends and beliefs (think political opinions, thoughts about the American dream, etc.).
In this episode Garth and guest host Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Dan Schacter from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Dan's undergraduate education occurred at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where his passion for golf continued and he studied psychology. (Later stops in his career would include the University of Toronto, the University of Arizona, and Harvard University.) The adventures in his life are numerous, including working with Alan Alda on the Scientific American Frontiers series, writing a successful book about memory while a graduate student, working in William James Hall at Harvard, and living in the same home that William James lived in for a time; serving as department chair at Harvard for 10 years, and so, so much more.
In this episode Garth and Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Virginia Andreoli Mathie from James Madison University as part of the 2023 PsychSessions East Coast Tour. This is a wonderful retrospective interview with Virginia as she reflects on her career, starting as a teacher to her four younger sisters in the family's barn. Born in Toronto, she went to the University of Waterloo to study math and computer science and also earned an undergraduate psychology degree. Her leadership is legendary, spanning from serving as Department Chair at JMU to national leadership, such as President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, Executive Director of Psi Chi, and the chief organizer of the 1999 Psychology Partnerships Project (P3). Virginia and Jane even get a chance to reminisce about DTOP, the Dancing Teachers of Psychology.
On October 20, 2023, Dr. Jaime Diaz-Granados, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the American Psychological Association, presented our very own Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College the APA International Humanitarian Award for his work with the non-profit organization Shared Space For All. This is the audio from that awards ceremony (our thanks to Dave Myers for alerting PsychSessions to the ceremony link). Congratulations to Garth and all the SSFA volunteers working tirelessly on behalf of children in Thailand.
In this episode Garth and guest host Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Michael Stoloff from James Madison University in Harrisonsburg, VA. Michael currently serves as the Associate Dean of the Graduate School at JMU, but leadership is a thread throughout his career (including associate dean of the college, department chair, director of the undergraduate psychology program, master's degree program, and more). A first-generation college student, he found his stride eventually with psychology and a love for experimentation with animals and humans. His research lab experiences as a graduate student were the models he attempted to replicate with his undergraduate research methods students -- with success. Garth, Jane, and Michael end on discussing their joint service on the APA Guidelines 3.0 revision, its implications for departments and curriculum restructuring, and the nature of service at the national level -- a topic they are all familiar with.
In Season 2, Garth Neufeld chatted with national colleagues about overhauling his Introductory Psychology course. Those conversations got the attention of some PsychSessions listeners who reached out with their own reflections about the Introductory Psychology course. These are their stories, presented here, in Season 3 of IntroPsychSessions.
In Season 2, Garth Neufeld chatted with national colleagues about overhauling his Introductory Psychology course. Those conversations got the attention of some PsychSessions listeners who reached out with their own reflections about the Introductory Psychology course. These are their stories, presented here, in Season 3 of IntroPsychSessions.
In Season 2, Garth Neufeld chatted with national colleagues about overhauling his Introductory Psychology course. Those conversations got the attention of some PsychSessions listeners who reached out with their own reflections about the Introductory Psychology course. These are their stories, presented here, in Season 3 of IntroPsychSessions.
In Season 2, Garth Neufeld chatted with national colleagues about overhauling his Introductory Psychology course. Those conversations got the attention of some PsychSessions listeners who reached out with their own reflections about the Introductory Psychology course. These are their stories, presented here, in Season 3 of IntroPsychSessions.
In Season 2, Garth Neufeld chatted with national colleagues about overhauling his Introductory Psychology course. Those conversations got the attention of some PsychSessions listeners who reached out with their own reflections about the Introductory Psychology course. These are their stories, presented here, in Season 3 of IntroPsychSessions.
In Season 2, Garth Neufeld chatted with national colleagues about overhauling his Introductory Psychology course. Those conversations got the attention of some PsychSessions listeners who reached out with their own reflections about the Introductory Psychology course. These are their stories, presented here, in Season 3 of IntroPsychSessions.
In Season 2, Garth Neufeld chatted with national colleagues about overhauling his Introductory Psychology course. Those conversations got the attention of some PsychSessions listeners who reached out with their own reflections about the Introductory Psychology course. These are their stories, presented here, in Season 3 of IntroPsychSessions.
In Season 2, Garth Neufeld chatted with national colleagues about overhauling his Introductory Psychology course. Those conversations got the attention of some PsychSessions listeners who reached out with their own reflections about the Introductory Psychology course. These are their stories, presented here, in Season 3 of IntroPsychSessions.
This series of short interviews was conducted at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Portland, OR on October 6, 2023. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of short interviews was conducted at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Portland, OR on October 6, 2023. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of short interviews was conducted at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Portland, OR on October 6, 2023. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of short interviews was conducted at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Portland, OR on October 6, 2023. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of short interviews was conducted at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Portland, OR on October 6, 2023. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of short interviews was conducted at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Portland, OR on October 6, 2023. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of short interviews was conducted at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Portland, OR on October 6, 2023. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of short interviews was conducted at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Portland, OR on October 6, 2023. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
In this episode Garth and Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida interview Monica Reis-Bergen from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Jane returns to the institution where she hired Monica, completing the circle. Monica is pleased to serve as the utility infielder of the department, teaching many different courses over the years. She is optimistic about nearly everything, including post-pandemic developments and her research projects with her students. She is innovative in and out of the classroom, striving to create community and help students overcome their insecurities. She rejects the teaching metaphors of 'sage on the stage' or 'guide on the side' and prefers that the student be the musician singing with me or even singing alone. Her YouTube channel 'Coffee With Monica' was a hit during the pandemic, and these three enjoy a delightful conversation.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona close out this mentoring series (for now) with our first AI guest. We give the ASK AI app (powered by ChatGPT and GPT-3) the questions we've been asking guests all series. How does AI define mentoring? What tips does AI have about the process? Should those of us mentoring be worried about AI competition? Listen to find out!
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Jasmine Mena of Bucknell University. Listen as we discuss mentorship as interest in progress, profound respect for the whole person, and growing together. We also talk about undercover mentoring and Jasmine's Rocky Mountain Psychological Association keynote on cultivating students' sense of belonging. Jasmine shares great advice and discusses how critical consciousness and liberatory approaches inform her values, research, teaching, and mentoring.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Dina Gohar of the University of Michigan. Listen as we discuss mentorship as collaboration, facilitating a growth mindset, the importance of self-disclosure (and how to navigate the process), how mentoring styles change over time, and how identity factors can impact mentoring. Dina shares how being a clinician informs her mentoring and reminisces about her time in France. We talk about European vs. US work culture (spoiler alert: balance is easier in Europe), and Mona and Dina discover they might be the same person? Dina also shares some tips for getting affordable theater tickets.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Karen Naufel of Georgia Southern University. Listen as she shares her experiences mentoring and being mentored. We discuss ways to have structured but casual mentoring (coffee anyone?) and her impactful Rocky Mountain Psychological Association keynote on the ethics of research mentorship. We delve into the risks that research assistants face, the need for researchers (and not just participants) to have informed consent, and ways mentors and RAs can improve the research process and lab culture.
In this episode Garth and Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Dan Willingham from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA as part of the 2023 East Coast Tour. They begin with a discussion of Dan's new book, Outsmarting Your Brain. When they trace back his interest in the topic, it may have emerged from high school student studies about self-regulation regarding emotion and study skills. Interestingly, Dan 'publishes' this book in reverse order -- he writes the book first, then writes the prospectus, then goes looking for the publisher. He completes his undergraduate education at Duke and his graduate education at Harvard but does a brief stint in between in a congressional office in Washington, D.C. This trio covers so much ground during this conversation, including myth-busting a certain topic, the courses Dan teaches at UVA, what his parents studied in graduate school, thoughts on teaching evaluation, the hidden curriculum, and more.
In this episode Garth and Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Roy Hopkins (Professor Emeritus) from the St. Mary's College of Maryland in St. Mary's City, MD. This interview was part of the East Coast Tour 2023, in which Garth and Jane interviewed Roy in his hometown of Charlottesville, VA. Roy can look back now and celebrate a career of twists and turns or use the phrase he prefers -- duality. He succeeds often in his career but simultaneously has "fish out of water" feelings. He was a first-generation college student who successfully applied for scholarships, yet his mother felt that attending college increased their distance. He goes to Harvard for graduate school yet experiences the imposter phenomenon of being from Virginia. After not achieving tenure at Vassar (his first job post-PhD), he lands at St. Mary's College of Maryland -- a good fit for his teaching career, but not a good match for a gay man (the duality). Roy became a successful textbook author, publishing in adolescent psychology and introductory psychology.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Dr. Shivon Robinson from Williams College about teaching more than neuroscience in neuroscience courses, specifically in her course on opioids.Â
In this episode Garth interviews Ellen Langer from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Early in September, look for the release of Ellen's new book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health. Garth and Ellen share a lovely and far-reaching conversation; she has been studying mindfulness for 45 years, with mindfulness being the process of noticing new things. However, she laments that virtually all of us are mindless almost all of the time! They discuss her research about how thoughts can lead to living longer and better, sometimes like a placebo effect. Ellen makes the sharp differentiation between mindfulness and meditation, saying that meditation is not mindful but that the practices are not mutually exclusive. Garth and Ellen delve into many topics in this interview, so much more than what is mentioned here.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Dr. Jeni Kubota from the University of Delaware about how to effectively teach courses that involve classroom conversations around sensitive topics, including stereotypes, extremism, and prejudice.Â
In this interview Garth and Jane Halonen (University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL) kick off their PsychSessions 2023 East Coast Tour with Ludy (Ben) Benjamin, professor emeritus, from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. This interview takes place in Ludy's home in Charlottesville, VA. His early aspirations were to become a physician and play as much golf as possible, but both aspirations changed. He earned his PhD in perception and began his career at Nebraska Wesleyan University, with a series of one-year contracts making just above qualifying for food stamps. He leaves NWU for a 2-year stint at the American Psychological Association, working in Educational Affairs, and it is there where Ben begins to launch projects and make an impact nationally. He then worked at Texas A&M University for the next 32 years, retiring in 2012. He taught Introduction to Psychology courses with 300 students for years, but his passion and expertise is the history of psychology. Ben is a storyteller at heart, so he is well-suited for historical studies, and psychology is clearly the beneficiary.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Drs. Cinzia Pica and Christian Williams from Assumption University about the many benefits of a class on listening and interviewing skills for undergraduate students.
It is with profound sadness that teachers of psychology everywhere lost an ardent advocate, as Dr. Lee Gurel passed away on July 24, 2023. His support of high school teachers of psychology through the American Psychological Foundation is legendary, and his gifts to support teachers then in turn help to improve the learning outcomes of untold numbers of high school students nationwide. To learn more about his vast contributions, you can read more in his 2018 APA Presidential Citation. We re-release our Episode 059 interview with Dr. Gurel, originally broadcast May 14, 2019, as a tribute to honor his legacy.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Dr. Mike Madon from the University of Southern Mississippi about assessing for workplace skills in psychology courses and how to approach this at the program level rather than just class by class.
This episode is a re-release of our previous episode E051.
On Friday, June 30, 2023, our beloved friend Dr. Rick Miller passed away. Rick had been ill for a couple of years and it appeared he was making a comeback; it was delightful for many of us to see him at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association meeting in Albuquerque, NM in April 2023.
Rick was a leader among leaders. He served as chair of the psychology departments at the University of Nebraska-Kearney and Texas A & M University – Kingsville. He served as President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association – and these leadership examples merely scratch the surface of his contributions. He was a prolific researcher and an award-winning teacher on a national level on multiple occasions.
We will dearly miss Rick. Our condolences go out to Jeanne and to everyone in Rick’s family – and that includes his colleagues and his teaching of psychology friends worldwide. Please enjoy this interview from PsychSessions with Rick at his best, originally recorded October 2018 and released January 2019.
In this episode Eric interviews Cheryl Sanders (Metropolitan State University--Denver, Denver, CO) and Nancy Karlin (University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO), leaders from the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA). We discuss the logistics and infrastructure of what it takes to host a regional psychology convention, including the composition of the RMPA Executive Committee. We also discuss the planning of distinguished speakers at conferences, inviting speakers, and the "inside baseball" about conferences. We then switch gears and chat about the individual career paths of Cheryl and Nancy, what they enjoy about their teaching, and what's next for each of them. We also reminisce about a fond Albert Bandura memory that the three of us share.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Dr. Amanda Sharples from the University of Toronto about how to develop widsom in students as part of psychology courses.
In this episode Eric interviews Bethany Fleck Dillen (for a Part 2 interview) from Metropolitan State University-Denver in Denver, CO. We reconnect on many topics relating to Bethany's personal life, including her service to the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. We chat about challenges students face, such as how to address faculty, and how conference experiences can be monumental in a student's professional development. We revisit Bethany's path to 'mommy guilt' research, including her recent TEDx talk. We chat about career paths and trajectories, and then, it happened. About 44 minutes into this interview, we got to the topic that Bethany wanted to discuss: the death of a parent. Tears follow (for both of us).
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Dr. Melissa Lehman from Lynn University. They cover the myth-busting work that happens in a cognitive psychology class and information about helping students prepare for careers.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Brooke Whisenhunt from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. With a live studio audience, we begin by talking about introductory psychology textbook details and what it's like to work together as a pair on a textbook. In fact, this textbook dynamic duo work so well together that they just finished their new textbook on psychological disorders. They share the process of how they write together, which is fascinating. Brooke graciously shares some of the details about her life growing up. Some of the sources of her (positive) competitiveness and drive become clear, and the complexity of family dynamics emerges.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Dr. Vanessa Chan from the University of Notre Dame. They discuss the work she is doing for Psychology for the Public project, which is being funded by an STP instructional resource grant.
In this episode Eric interviews Leslie Cramblet Alvarez for a Part 2 interview from the University of Denver (DU) in Denver, CO. Leslie chats about the before-times, and her job transition from Adams State University in relatively small Alamosa, CO, to the Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Denver, in Denver, CO. The smaller-town college life comes with strengths and with substantial limitations. Leslie shares her story of being on the job market, giving up tenure, and landing her OTL staff position at DU. Then there is the story of the sabbatical and the "time to be served" after the sabbatical. Leslie generously shares her story throughout this interview, just as she does every day.
In this episode: a conversation about applying for honors and awards, the benefits of applying for an award and receiving an award (beyond benefits for the individual), handling the imposter syndrome, paying it forward when writing letters of recommendation; accolades can open doors
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Dr. Deidre Johnston from Hope College and Dr. Irene Lopez from Kenyon College about how to create classes with global engagement. You can learn much more including how to assess the impact of these experiences by reading their book The Wiley Handbook of Collaborative Online Learning and Global Engagement.Â
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Melissa Robertson of Purdue University. Listen as we discuss her research on mentoring and work relationships, ways to assess mentoring, and her experiences and advice on important mentoring processes, including navigating mutual self-disclosure. Melissa shares results from a project on inclusive mentoring and the three main themes that emerged - professional integration, personal integration, and protection. We also talk about boundaries, power, hierarchies, directionality (e.g., traditional unidirectional Godfathers and Yoda mentoring), phases of mentoring, and the importance of practice. And we stumble into a possible future line of work on mentoring and self-expansion.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Sarai Blincoe of Longwood University. Listen as we discuss her experiences as the Disciplinary Based Educational Researcher for a multi-year NSF S-STEM grant and her research on the strategies that STEM faculty mentors use to support undergraduate STEM mentees. Sarai shares her experiences with mentoring, different mentoring styles and how identities/individual factors influence this, "meta mentoring," and the importance of asking more questions (including tips on how to do this). She also provides insights on mentoring from a variety of fields, including professional coaching, counseling, and clinical psychology.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Amy Hunter of Seton Hall University. Listen as we discuss various ways that mentoring can happen, including watching others, having role models, mentoring one-on-one vs. in an administrative role, and doing "stealth mentoring." Amy also provides insights on power dynamics, thinking of mentees as peers in the field, elevating and providing opportunities, and the importance of networking broadly outside our discipline. We also talk about the Society for the Teaching of Psychology's Professional Development Mentoring Network, which Amy currently serves as Director. For those interested in mentoring or receiving mentoring, you can find more information about this program here: https://teachpsych.org/page-1603031
In this episode: learning the scholarly skill of peer reviewing, what graduates go on to do and not do, clarifying for our students how the publishing world works
In this episode Garth interviews Melissa (Missy) Beers from the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH – for our first Part 3 episode on PsychSessions. Missy first recounts her career path, from graduate school to business and industry, then government, then research, then back to higher education. She teaches as an adjunct faculty member for a while and then steps into the Director of Introductory Psychology at Ohio State. With redevelopment of the general education curriculum in 2016, Missy was a key player on the Implementation Committee, foreshadowing the future. Missy now directs the “bookend courses” in the gen ed curriculum, about 500 course sections serving about 10,000 students annually. And then there is the assessment conversation, universal design, pedagogy, and inclusion. The interdisciplinarity of the future is now.
In this episode: we discuss the ceremonies and ritual of academic life, including commencements, convocations, and Psi Chi inductions, and the comparison to life's rituals, like birthdays and weddings (Eric's daughter about to be married at the time of this recording); walking across the seal at Seton Hall, the blue turf at Boise State; feeling the loss of rituals during the pandemic
In this episode: how to address professors and professionals, by first name or formal name; pronunciation of names, individual person preferences
In this episode Garth interviews Stephen Chew in a Part 2 interview from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Steve starts to discuss how he deals with psychological misperceptions in his classroom, leading to his nine cognitive challenges and classic nine-way interaction of teaching effects. Steve talks about the importance of establishing trust and developing competence and the evolving role that ChatGPT may play in all of this. With Bill Cerbin, Steve talks about their cognitive challenge framework as a way of thinking about teaching and learning. Steve mentions his continued work with NITOP and hints at some projects in his future.
In this episode: more transitions, Asani leaving the Beyond Teaching podcast, the Big Quit/Great Resignation, the skills that doctoral training embeds, actively caring for your own schedule sometimes means purposely quitting
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Dr. Eugenia Marin from the University of the Basque Country about the role of mistakes in learning.
In this episode: the Beyond Teaching podcast welcomes special guest Jess Hartnett from Gannon University from the 2022 STP Task Force on Statistical Literacy, Reasoning, and Thinking
In this episode special guest host Jane Halonen joins Garth and Eric to interview Chris Cardone from MacMillan Publishers. Chris announces on the podcast that she is retiring, and while we celebrate with her, it is also bittersweet. In true Chris style, the show notes presented below for this episode were written by Chris:
"Chris would like to thank ALL of her authors and Teaching of Psych instructors who supported her work over so many years. Without them and their kindness, I could not have succeeded in my work or learned so much about psychology. Although I couldn't mention them all in the interview, and I will surely miss naming some here, I would like to especially thank the following authors and psychologists who have granted me so much of their time and consideration over the years, Dana Dunn, Elliot Aronson, Regan Gurung, Diane Halpern, Dave Myers, Barney Beins, Ken Keith, Rick Miller, and Janet Belsky. I want to also thank my wonderful colleagues and team at Macmillan/Worth for all their support and friendship, especially Carlise Stembridge, Dan DeBonis, Andrea Page, Chuck Linsmeier, Shani Fisher, and Kate Nurre. Many thanks to Jane Halonen, Garth Neufeld, and Eric Landrum for letting me share some of my stories working in this wonderful field of psychology."
In this episode: transitions, professional identities, the rhythms of the academic world, the clinician's world is truly different, the importance of support systems
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Dr. Dana Miller-Cotto from Kent State University. They discuss being a new faculty member, refocusing a class to be more aligned with information students can use, and handling when a student's personal experience does not match the data.
In this episode: the Beyond teaching podcast welcomes special guests Arlen Garcia from Miami Dade College and Millie Cordaro from Texas State University from the 2022 Task Force on the Integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and International Initiatives Across STP.
In this episode Garth interviews Tamarah Smith from Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley, PA. With expertise in both applied statistics and educational psychology, Tamarah teaches and mentors doctoral students in education. She became connected to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) world through the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA), having served on its Board of Directors. Tamarah recently concluded service on an STP task force about statistics; she has been interested in student self-efficacy and improving math performance for some time. She struggled a bit in her early academic career, so perhaps she clearly relates to the struggles many psychology majors encounter with statistics. When Tamarah had her own epiphany that math is just a language, she began to conquer math and statistics. She mentors and supports doctoral students' development of statistical skills every day.
In this episode: the Beyond Teaching podcast welcomes special guests Jenel Cavazos from the University of Oklahoma and Chris Hakala from Springfield College. Both served in 2022 on the STP Presidential Task Force on Pivot Teaching.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Drs. Irene Lopez and Simon Garcia from Kenyon College. They discuss ways to better consider the additional stressors of and ways to support faculty of color. Be sure to check out the resources at their website https://facultyofcolornetwork.com/
In this episode: AI and ChatGPT, educator detection or teaching our students to use these tools, how will educators leverage these new tools, what occupations will need to stay away from AI and ChapGPT
In this episode Garth interviews Alison Melley from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Alison discusses post-pandemic life, to Zoom or not to Zoom, and the importance of a good microphone. She is embedded deeply into the teaching of teachers, which she provides for graduate students, and she actively explores the possibilities with open educational resources (OER). Alison is at the forefront of putting all this knowledge, skill, and ability together and implementing APA Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI) themes into her intro course. She considers herself a generalist, even though by training she earned a clinical PhD. Alison discusses how she enjoyed some of the "great" teachers for her and how she does not to to be exactly like them -- and they discuss so much more.
Sarah Grison is the author of Psychology in Your Life, a textbook for the Introductory Psychology course. In this sidebar interview, Sarah and Garth discuss the IMPACT framework that she weaves throughout her book, as well as her desire to support both students and instructors.
In this episode Garth interviews Alex Swan from Eureka College in Eureka, IL. They begin their conversation by discussing Alex's CinemaPsych podcast, launched in mid-2019, where psychology professionals and instructors talk about movies with psychological content. Alex's innovative spirit is not limited to podcasts; he also has a popular YouTube channel. He grew up in Los Angeles in the 1980s in 'valley boy' surfer culture; however, he did not want to be an actor, partly due to his massive levels of stage fright. His goals ranged from being a physician to an astrophysicist to a chemist until the day he stepped into PSYC 101. Alex shares his story of his first two years at a community college, then graduating from Cal State Northridge with bachelor's and master's degrees, and then earning a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from UC Santa Barbara.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Co-hosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
Garth Neufeld is overhauling his Introductory Psychology course, and he has invited colleagues to give feedback along the way. Cohosted by Regan Gurung, this series features conversations with some of the most renowned instructors and researchers of the Introductory Psychology course.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Dr. Adaurennaya Onyewuenyi from The College of New Jersey. They discuss how to be more nuanced when thinking about diversity in the classroom and the steps faculty can take to do so.Â
Chris and Carol discuss Carol's career and how it lead to her being the POD incoming President.
In this episode Eric interviews Amy Hunter from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. Amy is a behavioral neuroscience who enjoys teaching a variety of courses, served as department chair for seven years, and she is quite active in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). After Amy very politely corrects Eric on the difference between flashbacks and reverse order, Amy shares her academic story, with an undergraduate double major in psychology and biology. Amy discusses the importance of having a functional department and how different individuals take a turn in serving as department chair. Amy is a runner, so we chatted about her running options while at the Annual Conference for Teaching in Pittsburgh in October 2022. We end on the importance of mentoring and role-modeling.
Josh and Chris discuss Josh's writing on teaching and learning and how he supports faculty at Mississippi.
Garth interviews Regan Gurung and John Dunlosky, authors of the book, "Study Like a Champ".
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Seungyeon Lee of the University of Central Arkansas. Listen as they discuss knowledge vs. perspective, playing multiple roles, increasing belongingness, and setting boundaries. Seungyeon provides insights into the difference between mentoring and teaching and how to support students who are encountering obstacles and collaboratively find solutions. She also shares her experiences being mentored and mentoring across her career including how mentors have supported her as a person, mother, and student, and the long-lasting nature of strong mentoring relationships.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Missy Beers of Ohio State University. Listen as they discuss support networks, multidisciplinary perspectives, and why a spice rack may be the perfect analogy for mentoring. Missy shares insights about mentoring vs. supervising, the parallels of mentoring and teaching, mentoring at the institutional level across disciplines, and the need to normalize struggles while also increasing positive feedback. She also shares her experiences being mentored and advised, leaving academia, thriving in industry, and returning to academia.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Jenn Grewe of Utah State University. Listen as they discuss mentoring, values, authenticity, and being vulnerable. Jenn shares insights into mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, nontraditional students, and students who are parents. She also shares her experiences being a mother and academic, working with students who are facing challenges, and fostering a learner mentality.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona chat with Eric Landrum of Boise State University. Listen as they discuss mentoring, mental health, and even the multiverse. Eric shares his experiences being mentored as an undergraduate, mentoring students on research, learning to use his privilege (e.g., his Help Helped Me Psi Chi presidential initiative), characteristics of a good mentor, the development of students being mentored, informal mentoring, and woodworking.
In this episode, Kenzie and Mona talk about how the mentoring series came about and share some of their experiences making the series.
In this first for On TLC, Chris speaks with both the director and associate director of Simmons University's Center to discuss how they support faculty and where they came from to do this work.
In this episode Eric interviews Jason Young from Hunter College in New York, NY. Jason patiently describes that Hunter is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, a senior college with 23,000 enrolled students on Manhattan's upper east side. He shares his joy for teaching in-person classes, and his excitement for social psychology is evident. As an undergraduate, Jason takes a semester away (from the University of Maryland as a political science major) and goes to Indiana University, adds the psychology major there, and then completes his undergraduate education at Indiana. He discusses the disruptions of moving, of adding a major, and he shares his experiences attending graduate school at the University of Minnesota. We chat about Psi Chi leadership experiences, his wonderful photography throughout New York City, and more.
Jason Young on Instagram: jasoninnyc
Chris and Cass talk about her new work on images of teaching as well as how her career brought her to Stanford.
In this episode Eric interviews Emily Leary Chesney from the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC. Within the Education Directorate, Emily is the Associate Director of the Office of Pre-College and Undergraduate Education. She is the staff liaison to Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools, or, the TOPSS Committee. She discusses her dedication and passion for working on behalf of high school teachers of psychology in numerous forms. Working at APA and the pandemic has brought about change, but the silver lining has been more work flexibility for now. Emily shares some of the details of her undergraduate past, having been a psychology major at Furman University and having taken three courses from Charles Brewer (with fond memories).
TOPSS: https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/topss
National Council for the Social Studies (which has a psychology community): https://connected.socialstudies.org/home
Jenny talks about running the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale and how they work to support faculty and grad students.
In this episode Eric interviews Drew Christopher (in his second appearance on PsychSessions) from Albion College in Albion, MI. Drew shares his genuine concerns for incoming students post-COVID in his freshman seminar course. Food, and especially donuts, becomes a recurring theme throughout this chat. After a bit of sports talk, we delve into Drew's statistics textbook, which leads to a conversation about current conditions and the future of higher education. We discuss the future of campus space utilization, the drawbacks of a countdown timer, retirement, online courses, and Drew's pre-conference work with SPSP. We finish our conversation by talking about grading writing, what it's like to hand off a journal to another editor, and what's next for Drew.
Jane Halonen (Part 2), University of West Florida
A re-broadcast of PsychSessions Episode 096: Formidable, Generous, Industrious, Sovereign Ruler of Janeland
This episode was originally released on July 7, 2020
David Myers (Part 2), Hope College
A re-broadcast of PsychSessions Episode 092: Social, Respectful, Discerning, Generous, Inclusive
This episode was originally released on May 12, 2020
Jane Halonen, University of West Florida
A re-broadcast of PsychSessions Episode 006: Mastery and the Magic of Teaching
This episode was originally released on October 22, 2017
David Myers, Hope College
A re-broadcast of PsychSessions Episode 005: Humble Beginnings to Textbook Dynasty
This episode was originally released on October 15, 2017
Lindsay Masland, Appalachian State University
Keynote Address: You Were Trained as a Scientist. Isn’t It Time to Start Teaching Like One?
Originally delivered October 19, 2019 in Denver, CO at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT)
Pooja Agarwal, Berklee College of Music
Bill Hill Keynote Address: Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning
Originally delivered October 18, 2019 in Denver, CO at STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT)
In this episode Eric interviews Diane Finley from Prince George's Community College in Largo, MD. Diane is truly a 'jack of many trades,' with varied interests throughout her life, ranging from focusing on journalism from a political science perspective to being a competitive swimmer to being a high school English teacher directing plays to becoming a licensed professional counselor. Growing up in a Catholic family that moved quite a bit between Louisiana and Maryland, Diane enjoys travels and is also deeply dedicated to family (and she and her siblings developed a competitive spirit). Diane discusses her STP presidential plans for 2023, task forces, and how to get involved.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Dr. Pooja Argarwal from the Berklee College of Music. They focus on her suggestions for making group work actually work.
You can find the entire back catalog of AskPsychSessions features at psychsessions.org
In this episode Eric interviews Stephanie Afful from Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO. Stephanie shares stories from her life of difficult challenges, from pivoting through COVID, not earning tenure at a prior institution, to mourning the loss of her brother. In her words, she "falls forward" into better situations in her career, optimistically creating her own silver-lining. We discuss graduate school training, how teaching is framed, the legendary Jim Korn, and the importance of an undergraduate advisor in Stephanie's academic development.
Here is the link to Stephanie's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/ggHYzV3QWp4
In this episode Eric interviews Dave Strohmetz from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. Dave generously shares his story of growing up in a working-class family, his ability to learn from others, and then becoming a first-generation college student. Relationships and family are at his core, manifested through his retelling of family camping trips, his love of sports, and something about the Philadelphia Eagles. Dave reveals details about textbook covers and puppies and chats about the importance of storytelling, skills, and being "pluckable." If you play the Jane Halonen drinking game, this is an episode for you.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Gerardo Rarmiez from Ball State University. They discuss his work on interventions that improve persistence and success in first-generation college students.
In this episode Eric, along with special guest host Matt Genuchi from Boise State University in Boise, ID, interviewed John Oliffe from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. John is the founder of the UBC Men's Health Research Program, where a primary focus is on mental health, understanding depression and suicide, and offering active community intervention programs (in Canada and Australia). His academic training begins as a nurse in Australia, later earning a PhD in health sciences. These experiences in hospital emergency rooms and with family members help shape John's motivation to understand men's health issues better, but moreover, understand their pain and then design interventions (and test their effectiveness) to provide help.
Follow UBC Men's Health Research on Twitter: @MensHealthUBC
In this episode Eric interviews Sue Frantz from Highline College in Des Moines, WA, for a second time (Sue was first interviewed on Episode 004 in 2017). Sue continues to innovate and trailblaze as she contemplates what early retirement might mean. She has launched into the introductory psychology publishing realm with FlatWorld Publishing (co-authored with Charles Stangor). The unique approach she takes in this textbook revision is "what our neighbors need to know about psychology." We chat about some of her favorite topics to teach (including sensation and perception), any systems that Sue has for tracking textbook revision notes, and the status of her Technology for Academics blog. Knowing Sue, she will invent her unique pathway to "retirement" as only she can arrange it.
This podcast was recorded at the Annual Conference on Teaching in October 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. We thank the conference organizers and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for the space provided and their sponsorship.
The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
In this Sidebar episode from PsychSessions, Garth interviews author Dr. David G. Myers about his new book, "How do we know ourselves?", which is comprised of 40 short essays on various topics related to psychological science. Listen to the author discuss his favorite chapters, his commitment to telling truth, and his desire to connect to people's everyday lives. Pick it up in time for the holidays. This is a book for everyone. Available at Amazon or wherever you purchase awesome books.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with A. Nayena Blankson of Spelman College. They discuss teaching statistics including deciding what and how to cover it and how to handle anxiety around math.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
This series of interviews was conducted at STP's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 21-22, 2022. We want to thank all of our guests, ACT, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for their support. The views or product endorsements expressed do not represent the views, support, or endorsements of STP.
In this episode Garth and Eric met at PsychSessions World Headquarters in Mountlake Terrace, WA to celebrate the 5th anniversary of PsychSessions. We recount the founding of the podcast and re-tell some of the critical moments along the way that lead to our current success. We also share some of the episode download statistics, discussing how this non-traditional method of telling the story of psychological scientists and science can have an impact. We then introduce our new colleague, helping us part-time with the podcast, Corbett Stubbert, whose organizational and creative skills will help us expand our catalog and elevate and expand to new ideas and innovations.
New PsychSessions website: psychsessions.org
In this episode Garth interviews Jerry Rudman from Irvine Valley College in Irvine, CA. Spanning six decades, Jerry has been devoted to undergraduate education through many venues. He has contributed to APA Guidelines 1.0, 2.0, and the forthcoming 3.0 revision, as well as part of the P3 Conference and the Introductory Psychology Initiative (and more). When he starts a Psi Beta chapter at IVC in 1992, the fortunes dramatically improved for Jerry and for his students. Jerry comes from humble beginnings as a first-generation college student and then working in human factors in the aerospace industry. Like so many other legends in psychology, the content of the introductory psychology course truly drew Jerry's attention to the discipline.
You can learn more about Psi Beta at https://psibeta.org/
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Dr. Onnie Rogers of Northwestern University. They talk about how running a research lab is a form of teaching and the benefits of doing qualitative research.
In this episode: making your way through the academic ranks, work-life balance changes over the course of one's career, opportunities are to be evaluated and money is not evil, self-care strategies (including Diet Mountain Dew), positive mental health, couples dining together, exercise is related to energy, writing habits, imposter syndrome
In this episode Garth interviewed Jordan Wagge from Avila University in Kansas City, MO. Jordan is one of the international leaders in the Collaborative Replications and Education Project (CREP), with her focus on projects through a social justice, diversity, and sustainability lens. These interests may harken back to undergraduate days, when she started as a political science major before switching to psychology. She specializes in teaching statistics and research methods (to both undergraduate and graduate students), and recently, she's been examining confirmation bias in one's teaching. Jordan's habits pay off -- whether it's a preference for multi-tasking so that she can double-dip, or being persistent, as in her recent award of an NSF grant after three submissions over five years.
In this episode: social beings don't always agree, dealing with conflict, collegiality, strategies for avoiding grading bias when a student irritates a professor, being aware of personality quirks, both our own and others, recognizing one's level of privilege and status in their career, a maturity tipping point, the uneven distribution of service, sometimes you need to take tenure out for a spin
The Uneven Burden of Identity by Becky Supiano (May 31, 2022) The Chronicle of Higher Education
This may require a login: https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-uneven-burden-of-identity
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne speaks with Dr. Katie Kroeper of Sacred Heart University about fixed versus growth faculty mindsets and how they impact students.
In this episode: Asani shares her story of leaving higher education, weight and diabetes clinic work, sustainability and work-life balance, talent, multi-faceted interests, and larger metropolitan area help this type of pivot occur (clinical training too), the importance of wrapping up commitments, props to mother (no limits), the doctorate and its versatility
In this episode Garth interviews LaDonna Lewis from Glendale Community College in Glendale, AZ. Part of LaDonna's success comes from the determination of her parents for LaDonna to have a better life; the "ticket" out of a poor neighborhood was education for LaDonna. LaDonna's love of learning matched well with parental goals, as she loved to read as a child, including reading encyclopedias. Her interests are varied, including sociology, psychology (earning a PhD at the University of Oklahoma), and an undergraduate minor in history. Working with her wife, she does fascinating research and consulting with probation officers regarding compassion fatigue and burnout.
In this episode: making academic commitments to others, that special end-of-semester time, when you choose to give away your expertise for free, the sanctity of "off-contract," saying no now can give one the power to say yes later, Maria Bamford and negotiating commencement, fun parts of the end of the semester, listening to The Kinks
Maria Bamford commencement speech: https://youtu.be/BV5qcto2IRs
The Kinks: Better Things: https://youtu.be/qs6G9tisVdU
In this episode: spring cleaning in the (faculty) office, what to do with graduate school notebooks, reprints in the olden days, paper books and digital books, what books have lasting shelf life, what to do with old exams, Susan's weekly one-inch rule
In this episode: spring cleaning in the (faculty) office, what to do with graduate school notebooks, reprints in the olden days, paper books and digital books, what books have lasting shelf life, what to do with old exams, Susan's weekly one-inch rule
In this episode Eric interviews Noland White (for the second time) from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, GA. Noland is a true Southern gentleman in the best sense of the phrase; we chat about his long-term colleague Lee Gillis, a silly conversation about failing to reject peach cobbler, and the pronunciation of PEcan vs. peCAN. Eric asks a lot of questions about Noland's textbook expertise, from a vacation visit with Saundra Ciccarelli in 2022 to the role of textbook reviewers to his first splurge from a royalty check. Noland was kind enough to mention a book that Eric had recently co-authored, and we both acknowledge our friendship, our privilege, and we look forward to seeing our national colleagues in person "post"-COVID.
In this episode: how do we share psychological science with the public, TV and radio interviews, journal impact factors vs. real impact, faculty fears of being misunderstood, lack of training in how to communicate science, sometimes "no" is the appropriate response when asked for expert opinion, academics fiercely fear the perception of bragging, taking risks
In this episode: teaching the Sex and Gender course at a Catholic university, adjuncting is academic gig work, Lorraine balances being an artist and an academic, professional tool sharpening, the challenges and benefits of adjuncts serving on committees, the criticality of finding the joy, faculty tips for work-life balance, Lorraine's professional work with survivors of trauma
In this PsychSessions Sidebar episode, Garth Neufeld interviews Laura Pople from APA’s PsycLearn. Offering titles for Research Methods, Statistics, and Introduction to Social Psychology, PsycLearn is an all-digital textbook alternative that immerses students in multidimensional learning experiences. To learn more about PsycLearn, please visit pl.apa.org/sessions
In this episode Garth interviews Jasmine Mena from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Jasmine talks about growing up between Queens, NY, and the Dominican Republic, her strong role model mother (who was also a teacher), and her deep understanding of her own research field and the pioneers of multiculturalism research who have been working for decades. Jasmine reminds us all that science is impacted by the power dynamics of the time and that our decisions as scientists are influenced by positionality, privilege, and prior experiences. Her training as a clinical psychologist lead her to serve as a counselor for 3 years, but her fascination for answering research questions lead to a post-doc which lead to a faculty position, and the rest is her story.
In this episode: the adjunct experience teaching at multiple universities, record amount of teaching -- 14 courses in one semester, plus a full-time job as a swim coach, evil policies universities have toward adjuncts and overload teaching, healthcare benefits, the benefit and cost of flexibility, how to value your adjunct colleagues
In this episode: learning about unions and unionizing on college campuses, the benefits of collective bargaining, salary protections, health and safety protections during the pandemic, his union has negotiated reduced teaching loads, the union represents adjunct faculty, administrators, and professional staff, Vinny's history
In this 150th episode PsychSessions, Eric interviews Wayne Weiten from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Wayne reveals that he retired from teaching in December 2021, although he still plans to be a very active textbook author. He shares his professional background and the very different institutions he served over his career, including UNLV where he truly enjoyed teaching graduate students how to teach psychology. We discover that Wayne has a 'go it alone' perspective throughout much of his education and career, and he clearly thrives. He tells his story of his early/young college teaching start, the substantial influence of MACTOP, his interest in introductory psychology and the corresponding research program, and more. Self-confidence helped Wayne write two very successful textbooks, and that success eventually has meaningful benefits for the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). Wayne's deep knowledge of introductory psychology trends and the history of textbooks in this realm continues to be impressive to this day, and it's clear in Wayne's stories that he's deeply appreciative of those around him who have both collaborated and facilitated his success.
In this episode: Asani was an undergraduate honors student who worked with Susan, the match between the student and the researcher, should you ask a faculty member about what they study, leveraging the research lab model, running lab meetings remotely, the cobbler/apprenticeship model, how this work informs tenure-track efforting
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Meliksah Demir from California State University Sacramento. They cover recent findings on the construct of rapport, including the underlying factors and student perceptions of what matters in creating student-professor rapport.
In this episode: reviewing personal statements for students as connected to writing letters of recommendation, how much help is too much help, context matters (such as helping non-native speakers), how does privilege influence the degree of help students can receive, "spark birds"
In this episode Garth interviews Jennifer Thompson from the University of Maryland-Global Campus in Largo, MD (making her second appearance on the podcast). They reminisce about the before-times (pre-pandemic) and committee work advancing APA's Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI), where they both played leadership roles. Co-leading the student learning outcome and assessment group, Jen flexed her knowledge of assessment and utilized her leadership skills. At UMGC, her leadership skills have been well recognized as she continues to elevate through the leadership ranks. She values her time spent on the Committee for Associate and Baccalaureate Education and knows when to pick a fight about 'learning styles.' And ask her about knowledge, skills, abilities, and dispositions too.
In this episode: narrative exposure therapy, should teachers have to stay up to date, the world of continuing education units (CEUs), variability of conference presentations, good speakers vs. good writers, conference travel, and travel privileges
In this AskPsychSesions feature, Marianne chats with the three authors of two new books on social justice teaching. These include repeat guest Roxanne Donovan of Kennesaw University, new guest Dr. Grace Kim from Boston University, and new guest Dr. Karen Suyemoto from UMass Boston. They cover the contents of the books and how they can be used in classes. Both works are published by Routledge.
Teaching diversity relationally: Engaging emotions and embracing possibilities
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9780429059582/teaching-diversity-relationally-grace-kim-roxanne-donovan-karen-suyemoto
Unraveling assumptions: A primer for understanding oppression and privilege
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9780429059599/unraveling-assumptions-karen-suyemoto-roxanne-donovan-grace-kim?context=ubx&refId=d2cacc2a-f147-486c-a401-c32f8b0bb71f
In this episode, Eric interviews two dear friends and the faculty leads of the American Psychological Association's Introductory Psychology Initiative, or IPI -- Regan A. R. Gurung from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR, and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College in Bothell, WA. So many topics are discussed by these three, including the origin stories of IPI and how Regan and Garth ascended to the leadership helm, short-lived compass points (and how Eric can ruin anything), and group formation, with special emphasis on student learning outcomes (SLOs) and assessment (Eric's group). We have a winding conversation about pillars, that was, refreshingly honest. We discuss the inner workings of the introductory psychology classroom, a call for more active experimentation, and ponder why there is not a national course starter template available?
For more on IPI: www.apa.org/ipi
For more about the IPI edited book discussed ( Transforming introductory psychology: Expert advice on teacher training, course design, and student success ), go to https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/transforming-introductory-psychology
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Rachel Weir from Alleghany College about using mastery-based grading to increase student success in math courses.
In this episode Garth interviews Erin Hardin from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in Knoxville, TN. They start with a strong discussion of all things introductory psychology, from committee work, grading challenges, supervising teaching fellows, to Erin's work on her own course design. Erin is an accomplished SoTL researcher, with multiple grants that allow her to study success in Appalachian students from various perspectives, and she generously shares her grant-writing philosophy/strategy. Her academic family is impressive, as she shares stories about growing up, which include impressive combinations of service and science (and the positive influence of daytime soap operas too). She shares stories of her gap years between college and graduate school, and the importance of taking time for oneself.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Sara Brownell from Arizona State University. They talk about Sara's research on identity disclosure in a Biology class and more generally about creating more inclusive classrooms. You can read about Sara's research in the open access article posted here https://www.lifescied.org/doi/10.1187/cbe.21-06-0162
In this episode, Eric and Garth attended this Western Psychological Association 2022 distinguished symposium (recorded live) on April 29, 2022: "Infusing the Research of Trailblazing Women of Color into the Psychology Curricula." The participants were Rihana Mason (Georgia State University), Andrea Karkowski (Capital University), Leslie Cramblet Alvarez (University of Denver), Amanda ElBassiouny (Californian Lutheran University), Linda Jones (Belmont University), Seungyeon Lee (University of Arkansas at Monticello), and Michelle Ceynar (Pacific University).
This research comes from a collaborative project for an edited book to be published by Taylor & Francis titled "Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color" (Editors: Jon Grahe, Michelle Ceynar, Rihana Shiri Mason).
We are pleased that the Western Psychological Association and each of the symposium participants provided permission for PsychSessions to record and distribute the outcome of this outstanding symposium.
In this episode: we start with a discussion with the co-editors of the STP blog This Is How I Teach, been around for a while and it can help newer instructors minimize impostor syndrome, a safe space for teachers to disclose their imperfections, hear the diverse voices of teachers, the tagging project
Email: howiteach@teachpsych.org
Website: https://teachpsych.org/page-1703896
In this episode: building and rebuilding, Easter memories, professional demeanor during conference presentations, I wonder how my national colleagues teach, the potential value of improv training for teachers, the peril of extra credit
In this episode: preparation, preparing for (spring) break, telling teaching stories, having ambitions for your students and yourself, the real value of psychology majors understanding measures of central tendency, storytelling as teaching strategy/hook, our interactions with the psychology teaching-famous, Nebraska contributions to the history of psychology
In this episode: the new year bring new challenges to Rob's home, Rob and an arborist walk into a front yard, disrupting routines yet the benefits of privilege, Rob the educator extracts learning and life lessons from terrible personal experiences, in the classroom: scaffolding vs. hand-holding, what to do when modality switching is warranted, more on recovering from a natural disaster event
In this episode: Calendar "breaks" and the myth of getting caught up, modeling healthy behaviors for our colleagues and our students, study skills advice by Gurung and Dunlosky, anecdotal advice on grading strategies, grading is subjective no matter what anyone tells you, you really need more than three buckets, high school teachers are planners, telling stories and how they fit pedagogically, Benjamin Bloom's legacy
In this episode: the Advanced Placement Research class, random assignment and the gold standard, the importance of understanding graphs, K-12 teaching and statewide accreditation challenges, ah triangulation, what can educators (and students) stop doing?
In this episode: why the Boise State blue turf matters, the challenges of high school teachers making connections with local colleges and universities, sometimes college faculty are short-sighted, inviting speakers, a cautionary tale and film, Psi Chi partnerships, grant funding, and grant opportunities, professional development and access.
Note: Casey's viewpoints expressed here represent his personal opinions and not the opinions of his employer or the International Baccalaureate organization.Â
In this episode: assessment formats, multiple choice testing, with benefits and drawbacks, assessment choices depend on the course, where the person is in their career, grading artifacts, using rubrics, AP courses replicating college, The College Board (and free advice), doing research in the high school, falling for false claims and the importance of fact-checking
In this episode: useful fictions we tell ourselves, challenge the old way and challenge the new approach, self-efficacy realizations, definitions are important, challenges that introductory psychology textbooks authors face, what does the introductory student need to know (high school or college), self-care and coping tips for teachers, the importance of movement (Eric's pulmonary embolism/blood clot), life treats and class organizers
In this episode: Research methods students, international headquarters, podcast statistics, student mental health challenges, the risks of armchair quarterbacking, the formulation of theories, including Freud and Maslow, falsifiability and hypothesis testing, Rob teaches philosophy, the MBTI
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Amy Hunter from Seton Hall University and Eleni Pinnow from the University of Wisconsin-Superior about STP's Project Syllabus. They cover how it works and the ways it is helpful for instructors.
http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/index.php
By special arrangement with the Western Psychological Association conference held in April 2022 in Portland, OR, PsychSessions recorded select conference sessions and interviews. What an honor to hear WPA President Dr. Jon Grahe from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA deliver his presidential address. He was introduced by long-time WPA leader Dr. Heidi Riggio from California State University-Los Angeles. The title of his talk:
Now! The Time to Transform Psychology into a Diverse, Socially Just, and Sustainable Discipline
Thank you again to Dr. Grahe and WPA for allowing PsychSessions to record this event; because of this generosity, PsychSessions can provide access to this professional development opportunity freely.
By special arrangement with the Western Psychological Association held in April 2022 in Portland, Oregon, PsychSessions recorded select conference sessions and recorded interviews. What a delight to hear the WPA distinguished speaker Dr. Jordan Wagge from Avila University in Kansas City, MO. As you will hear in this recording, Jordan was introduced by WPA then-President Dr. Jon Grahe from Pacific Lutheran University. The title of her talk:
Our Students Can Be Our Scientists – The Collaborative Replication and Education Project (CREP)
We are so pleased to be able to include a PDF version of Dr. Wagge’s slides from her talk and thank you again to WPA for providing the opportunity to record these important moments. Because of the generosity of Dr. Wagge and the Western Psychological Association, PsychSessions can provide access to this professional development opportunity freely.
In this episode PsychSessions co-founders Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Eric Landrum (Boise State University) chat mostly about the Spring 2022 return of regional psychology conventions to an in-person format, and what this means -- especially for the professionalization of undergraduate students. This includes the value of attending Psi Chi and Psi Beta sessions, as Garth records his end of the podcast from the Midwestern Psychological Association meeting in Chicago. We also discuss a new sponsor for the PsychSessions podcast, and we welcome Corbett Stubbert to the PsychSessions Network.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Sarah Gillborn from the University of Birmingham about research on how students experience the psychology curriculum. They discuss potential implications and avenues for change.
In this episode Garth interviews Marianne Lloyd from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. Marianne shares that her favorite class to teach is the undergraduate Research Methods course. She has been experimenting with specifications (spec) grading, and she advises that this works best (a) with content the faculty member is very familiar with and (b) when implemented in a department that is supportive of teaching innovation. Marianne absorbs so much around her, so she has to be careful about fiction and even the speed of podcast episodes. She is genuinely committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and she describes her own growth regarding inclusivity that occurred during the pandemic.
The URL for the AskPsychSessions Google Form is bit.ly/askpsychsessions
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Christy Panico, senior research scientist at Amazon. We chat about her typical day of work and some of the unique aspects of working at Amazon. We also get to delve into her past with a small start-up IO consulting company, where she shares insights into the different work environments. She also shares a memorable consulting project working on assessment centers and plenty of advice for students to think about as they get ready to enter the workforce.
Musical License:
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this episode Garth interviewed Carolyn Brown Kramer from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE. As we discover, Carolyn is deeply Lincoln loyal, born and raised, and in part educated there. She passionately describes the area, including the silicon prairie, runza, the two-body problem, and her academic position titled associate professor of practice. For six years, introductory psychology has been her stage (literally), but Carolyn describes that she's ready for a change, which could be a temporary change in the rotation and/or a sabbatical. Part of her service involves organizing a departmental teaching brown bag series, and she shares a recent dialog about compassion fatigue amongst faculty in the midst of the pandemic. She leverages her love and knowledge of the area for the benefit of her students, and the greater teaching of psychology world also benefits from her energy and expertise.
In this interview with Dr. Clemente Diaz from Baruch College, we spend some time talking about why IO hasn't made it as mainstream content in Intro to Psych, the difficulty of naming ourselves IO psych, and what students can do in their classes to prepare for life after graduation.
Musical License:
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Roxanne Donovan from Kennesaw State University about the toll of the last two years on faculty wellbeing and some small steps to take going forward.
Today we’re talking to Dr. Stefanie Putter, who currently works as a Manager of Talent Management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a Fortune 50 company in the telecommunications industry. In her role, she helps identify, develop, and elevate diverse talent across all levels of the company. Previously, she worked as a human capital consultant, partnering with various Fortune 500 companies to design and implement people-driven business solutions that helped drive individual and company growth.
Musical License:
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this episode Garth interviewed Jenel Cavazos from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK. Jenel is a tenured associate professor serving as the introductory psychology coordinator at this august R1 institution. Each semester, her two sections of 500 students each complete writing assignments, application assignments, and tests because of the organized, systematic help of a cadre of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants (part of the same mentoring system Jenel benefitted from when she was an UO undergraduate). She discusses her pedagogical choices for the course, including testing software and testing parameters, equity, and shares some details about her childhood.
Today we talk to Dr. Casey Onder, founder and CEO of Clairvoyage. Dr. Onder is an executive coach that works with clients one-on-one to help navigate their careers. Everything from helping them with their start-up companies to thinking about career transitions. This specialty in coaching won't come as a surprise to listeners, as we chat quite a bit about Dr. Onder's own experiences with career transitions and finding her way, including her own experience with job burnout.
Musical License:
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Today we have Dr. Steve Manning, a People Insights Partner with Coursera. Coursera is a massive open online course provider that works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects. In his role, Steve is responsible for managing and analyzing internal employee data, which consists of behavioral, survey, and performance data. He then shares his insights with decision-makers within the company.
Musical License:
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this episode: office hours and student hours, by appointment, clinical supervision; different models for office hours; using youcanbookme for appointments; getting students to show up and utilize these resources; student attitude in seeking help can sometimes make all the difference
In this episode Garth interviewed Valerie Jones Taylor from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Valerie's research about stereotyping and prejudice -- specifically about interracial interactions and stereotyping -- is particularly relevant for today's classrooms and culture. She studies 'meta-stereotypes,' or the stereotypes a person believes someone will have about them -- and then due to anxiety, I may be motivated to disprove the stereotype. Her research and teaching intersect as she utilizes effective methods of fictional (comic strip) and virtual (VR) worlds in the laboratory and in her classes to test theories from social psychology intended to be interventions to reduce racism. By using VR technology, Valerie's students can have brief experiences with the homeless, refugees, and more.
Today we talk to Dr. Kyla Holcombe from BetterUp Solutions. She shares how she helps organizations (finance, manufacturing, government, etc.) through coaching, surveys, and providing recommendations about their employees. Her mantra is that investing in people matters and she identifies ways in which managers can make a difference.
Musical License:
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Stefanie Johnson, associate professor in the business school at CU Boulder. Dr. Johnson shares some of her memorable experiences presenting at the Whitehouse and we end up talking about her work regarding the sexual harassment of women in the workplace, which leads to a discussion about how current events (like the #metoo movement and arrest of Harvey Weinstein) not only inform our research but change it too. We also touch on the notion that the pandemic is one of the biggest catalysts for change in the workplace since the industrial revolution and what that means for college students getting ready to enter the workforce.
Musical License
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this episode we talk to Dr. Diana Sanchez, faculty at San Francisco State University and part-time independent consultant.
Music Licensing
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Garth and Janet chat about industrial/organizational (IO) psychology, the purpose of the At Work series, and the joy of being an IO psychologist.
Music Licensing
Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osaka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this episode: helping students in difficult circumstances, building flexibility into course policies and syllabi, faculty pushover concerns, sensitivities to first gen and BIPOC students who may not know what they can ask for; beginning of class vs. end of class strategies; student hours (instead of office hours); the challenge of accommodations
In this episode: our guest is retired faculty member Beatrice Krause from the University of Arizona and completely dispels myths about retirement; Bea shares her eclectic tastes and interests, from playing the harp to dancing the tango; the transition to retirement, but the academic tasks Bea still does during retirement (review manuscripts, write letters of recommendation); recently published a poetry book; her undergraduate degree was in harp; eclectic interests indeed
In this episode Garth interviews Christie Cathey from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Christie is the coordinator for large sections of introductory psychology and also teaches a 'teaching of psychology' course, and she shares her tips for how to stay fresh continuously teaching the same course. Christie shares her story of overcoming the trailing spouse/dual-career challenge, but it was not easy. She has deep interests in cultural psychology and Eastern philosophies, especially how they can relate to self-compassion. Some of her most valued academic experiences have been taking student abroad, to France and to China.
Welcome to Hero or Disruptor: Exploring the power of teaching metaphors. In this series, Garth Neufeld and Jane Halonen take a deep dive into the hero's journey as applied to teaching, while also considering the transformational power of disruption. So how will you see yourself? As a guide to the next generation of heroes or as a disruptor of the status quo. [Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International License]
In this episode: publishing, and how you might proceed if you get a co-author invitation, best practice ideas for collaboration, decision-making, navigating problematic co-authoring situations, collaborations with inclusion in mind
Welcome to Hero or Disruptor: Exploring the power of teaching metaphors. In this series, Garth Neufeld and Jane Halonen take a deep dive into the hero's journey as applied to teaching, while also considering the transformational power of disruption. So how will you see yourself? As a guide to the next generation of heroes or as a disruptor of the status quo. [Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International License]
In this episode: Asani hosts a conversation with her Pacific University emeritus colleagues Sandy Jenkins and James Lane about clinical supervision and mentoring clinical and counseling psychologists in these developing roles; forming intimate, professional relationships with your students; the rotations of students receiving different types of training; approaches include focusing on the relationship, studying transference and countertransference, learning to work with others, navigating difficult teams
In this episode Garth interviews Ken Carter from the Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford, GA. With his PhD in clinical psychology, Ken's interests range from positive psychology to social media to psychopathology to honing his teaching skills. He has authored multiple textbooks and a trade book and enjoys the challenges. Since the 5th grade, Ken wanted to be a psychology major, and listening skills and the power of stories attracted him to the field. He discusses developing a roll of film, catfishing, nerds, being a first-gen student, and so much more.
Welcome to Hero or Disruptor: Exploring the power of teaching metaphors. In this series, Garth Neufeld and Jane Halonen take a deep dive into the hero's journey as applied to teaching, while also considering the transformational power of disruption. So how will you see yourself? As a guide to the next generation of heroes or as a disruptor of the status quo. [Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International License]
In this episode: serving on a dissertation committee, travel expenses, when dissertations are required to be published (gamification), non-traditional methods of making an impact, clinical work as part of the promotion and tenure application, as a discipline, we need to do better in defining what is important
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Annie Maheux from the University of Deleware about how to think about relationships in teaching. They also discuss a bit about the experience of being a PhD student as the pandemic approaches its two-year anniversary.
Welcome to Hero or Disruptor: Exploring the power of teaching metaphors. In this series, Garth Neufeld and Jane Halonen take a deep dive into the hero's journey as applied to teaching, while also considering the transformational power of disruption. So how will you see yourself? As a guide to the next generation of heroes or as a disruptor of the status quo. [Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International License]
In this episode: our guest is Loretta McGregor from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, and one of her research areas is the imposter phenomena (and a potential link to microaggressions), the key differences between academic advising and mentoring, how these roles may or may not influence promotion and tenure, student vs. faculty as advisors, the luxury of time (and tenure) regarding quality academic advising, mentoring students of color
In this episode Eric interviews Ngoc Bui from the University of La Verne in La Verne, CA. Ngoc is the 2021-2022 President of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology; she also serves as an Associate Dean. Ngoc is thoughtful and insightful about effective leadership, from soft skills to navigating local politics. She shares her story of immigrating from Vietnam and the sacrifices that her parents made for her family's future. She is generous with helpful advice for both faculty and students.
Welcome to Hero or Disruptor: Exploring the power of teaching metaphors. In this series, Garth Neufeld and Jane Halonen take a deep dive into the hero's journey as applied to teaching, while also considering the transformational power of disruption. So how will you see yourself? As a guide to the next generation of heroes or as a disruptor of the status quo. [Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International License]
In this episode: our guest is Seungyeon Lee from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Psi Chi and how to leverage opportunities for faculty members, lifelong membership, chapter activities, Faculty Support Advisory Board, psichi.org, research journal, funding support for student research projects
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne welcomes Lisa Son back -- this time to discuss her new book on imposter syndrome and how it relates to metacognition.
Welcome to Hero or Disruptor: Exploring the power of teaching metaphors. In this series, Garth Neufeld and Jane Halonen take a deep dive into the hero's journey as applied to teaching, while also considering the transformational power of disruption. So how will you see yourself? As a guide to the next generation of heroes or as a disruptor of the status quo. [Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International License]
In this episode: we focus on Yinka's scholarly work with survivors of torture, one nonprofit organization that she co-founded (no longer in operation) and another that is still operating at Bellevue Hospital in New York City; Yinka is the senior supervising psychologist, providing treatments and also supervising interns & externs, conducting research, providing training; originally from Sierra Leone, Yinka brings a highly skilled and compassionate mindset to this work; the innovation of forming a non-profit
Welcome to Hero or Disruptor: Exploring the power of teaching metaphors. In this series, Garth Neufeld and Jane Halonen take a deep dive into the hero's journey as applied to teaching, while also considering the transformational power of disruption. So how will you see yourself? As a guide to the next generation of heroes or as a disruptor of the status quo. [Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International License]
In this episode Eric interviews Spencer Malott from Englewood High School in Englewood, CO. Spence is a high school band director and a professional trombone player, playing in the jazz band Groove 'N Motion. He is passionate about being a positive role model, and his earliest musical influences are family-based (with video evidence too). Denver and family are incredibly important, and a special guest who joins us a bit later helps to explain a bright and positive future for him and those around him.
In this episode, Jim and Chris discuss the evolution of a center and how Jim came to not only faculty development, but how his interest in the science of learning fueled the mission of his center.
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Welcome to Hero or Disruptor: Exploring the power of teaching metaphors. In this series, Garth Neufeld and Jane Halonen take a deep dive into the hero's journey as applied to teaching, while also considering the transformational power of disruption. So how will you see yourself? As a guide to the next generation of heroes or as a disruptor of the status quo. [Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International License]
Happy New Year 2022 from PsychSessions! In this sidebar/special bonus episode, Eric and Garth chat about upcoming plans and innovations for PsychSessions. Some exciting developments are in store for 2022, and we share them with our listeners in this January 1 update.
In this episode: navigating social media, guidelines for including current students, the luxury of a social media team, parallels to private practice guidelines (dual roles), remember -- Freedom of Information Act requests, clinicians may have extra considerations, Googling a student, ratemyprofessors, Microsoft Teams
Lindsay and Chris talk about the difficulty of balancing a .5 and .5 role and how it never really works out that way!
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In this episode Garth interviews Sue Orsillo from the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC. In the Education Directorate, Sue is the new Senior Director of Psychology Education & Training. As a past Director of Clinical Training, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and a first gen student herself, she is ensconced in the education world. Mentoring, leadership, internships, and policy are just some of the topics discussed.
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Regan and Chris talk about serendipity and how it can play a role in your career.
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Todd and Chris track Todd's career and discuss some of the challenges of working in a center at a large institution.
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In this episode Garth interviews members of the American Psychological Association's Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI) Working Group on Student Learning Outcomes & Assessment: Jennifer Thompson, Kristin Whitlock, Jane Halonen, Sue Frantz (not available for interview), & Eric Landrum. We discuss how the project evolved, leadership roles, a thematic revolution, being content-agnostic, and more.
More IPI info: https://bit.ly/APA-IPI
Chris and Elizabeth track her career from faculty member to seasoned faculty developer.
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Jordan and Chris talk about his very strategic move from faculty at a small liberal arts college to working as an associate director in a TLC.
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In this episode: student sluggishness during the pandemic semester, human rights activities suited for the classroom, fall semester/term exhaustion, the work during a sabbatical, "paying attention," morningness and eveningness, frog swallowing (it's an analogy), defining a "fun" weekend task, audiobooks, mindfulness, and meditation, and other hobbies
In this episode: participating in online conference sessions (including the hackathon), sync sessions & the attraction of truly worldwide conference attendees, attending international conferences more affordable, challenging aspects of raising kids & attending conferences, Door Dash, conference exhaustion, a curmudgeonly response, recognizing travel budget privilege, introversion/extroversion and conference attendance preference, leveraging the available technology for online opportunities
In this episode: the challenge of proof of vaccination, the luxury of the convenience of campus testing and vaccines, vaccine exemptions and quarantining, anxiety and the science, the joy of face-to-face instruction, guidance from above (?), the balance and challenge of serving students who want to switch during a semester to online or remote instruction, publishing revenue streams (!)
In this episode: Yinka, the award-winner, discussing campus mask mandates, caring and proper wearing of masks, oops you forgot your mask? What's a faculty member to do?
In this episode Eric interviews Regan A. R. Gurung from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. Starting at OSU in 2019, we speak about his new School of Psychological Science, his leadership of the Center for Teaching and Learning, his 355-student gen psych course (+standing ovation), and what it's like to move your family cross-country pre-pandemic. Regan discusses his plans to celebrate unsung heroes through a health psychology book collaboration, an Easter egg hint, a follow-up from Part 1, and much more.
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In this episode: what will a post-pandemic look like, stopping the tenure clock, serving others' needs, flex time at home, ah -- the pivot, publication lags, the R1 institution challenge, supporting faculty however they need it (ergonomically and otherwise)
Chris and Leslie talk about the transition from an HSI to a larger, R1 institution as the leader of a TLC.
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Chris and Tracie talk about Tracie's pathway from community college to Center Director. As a non-psychologist (Tracie is a biologist), we talk about how the pathway is eerily similar to that of others we spoke to.
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In this episode, Chris interviews Victor Benassi from the University of New Hampture in Durham, New Hampshire.
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In this episode, Chris and Garth talk about the need for a podcast that helps illuminate the pathway from faculty member to TLC director. They also talk about the podcast format and the goal of the series.
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In this episode Eric interviews Missy Beers from the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. In this return to the PsychSessions, Missy tells an updated story of her life, poignantly relating how her life completely changed when her husband Randy unexpectedly died in Dec. 2019. Missy shares her stories about grief, compassion, and coping, and how these experiences have changed many of her views as an educator. We discuss what can help individuals who are suffering, and how we sometimes dehumanize others.
In this episode Garth interviews Viji Sathy from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC. Viji shares her new role in supporting faculty in SoTL work; this dovetails nicely with inclusive teaching & her continued developing influence on social media (Twitter: @vijisathy). Expectations were high for Viji growing up; her parents were excellent role models as life-long learners. She shares her work experiences with the College Board & finding her voice; discover more at inclusified.com
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Cristina Zepeda from Washington University in St. Louis about the role motivation plays in student learning.
In this episode Garth interviews Louise Chim from the University of Victoria in Victoria, Canada. Parents valuing education chose a future in Canada that Louise maximized, enjoying school, band, choir, & hockey. She played on the hockey team for 2 years as a Harvard undergraduate before pursuing graduate work in psychology / affective science at Stanford. Her resilience and patience are impressive, and she now serves as an associate professor of teaching at UVic, and is actively involved in TIP-NW & Psi Chi.
In this episode Eric interviews some of the individuals who have served as Chief Readers for Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology, including Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida, Ken Keith from the University of San Diego, Elizabeth Yost Hammer from Xavier University of Louisiana, & Rik Seefeldt from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. These four legendary leaders share their own AP beginnings, acorn skits, pranks, the power of social identity, chief reader regrets & advice for the future.
In this episode Eric interviews Aaron Richmond from Metropolitan State University-Denver in Denver, CO. In his 2nd podcast interview, Aaron shares homecare challenges with two educators and three school-age daughters during the pandemic. In 2020 he became the Editor of STP's Teaching of Psychology journal, and he shares his insights and excitement about that new role. Aaron has an off-the-charts work ethic, starting at age 12, and this helped him succeed through high school and college struggles.
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Episode snippets: test item formats and how the item format is related to the effectiveness of the assessment procedure; do we ever match the measurement modality to optimize to what we want to know about the construct? (No.) The Laura Petrie "oh Rob" moment is born; equivalencies and validities, the hard work of writing test item files for intro psych publishers, the difficult task of predictive validity studies, Rob's single diagnostic assessment item technique, quibbling over the word "best"
Episode snippets: four students working together in research methods on one project; the shared lab notebook through Google Docs; the possible usefulness of Microsoft OneNote for a lab notebook; attempting to record how students think, and if their thinking changes over the course of a year-long research methods course; using Poll Everywhere to engage students in class; the dominance of Google-suite products
Episode snippets: Rob mentions the re-release of the Albert Bandura episode after his death; the newsletter; Eric tells his own story of meeting Dr. Bandura at the 2010 RMPA in Denver; the dinner with Nancy Karlin, Cheryl Sanders, Albert Bandura, and me at a Mexican restaurant; got to introduce Elizabeth Loftus too.
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Episode snippets: the joy of being face to face with students again, a capstone course and an intense research methods experience, consulting projects in the capstone course, writing in shorter segments, meaningful parent-teacher conferences, infographics, students leveraging grade feedback, Jane Halonen and magic, high school researchers and the challenge of access to resourcesÂ
Episode snippets: introductory psychology and APA's Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI), preparing psychology majors for the psychology workforce, access and affordability, educational systems, is the AP psych course an equivalent to the college level intro psych? The apprenticeship model, "Cs get degrees," the benefit of transfer credits to students (and parents), some current students are paralyzed by the number of options/choices before them regarding career options; imposter phenomenon
Episode snippets: the luxury of two years to teach intro psych in the IB psych curriculum, our guest Casey has taught both the AP psych and IB psych curriculum, so he can compare and contrast better than most; we discuss if IB programs have an exclusively issue/concern; entire schools must be IB schools
Note: The viewpoints expressed here by Casey Swanson represent his personal opinions and not the opinions of his employer or the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Episode snippets: AP Psych revisited, 1% interest level podcast, online training and what do you learn from automated testing, training vs. teaching, what instructors want for their students vs. what students want for themselves, students vote with their feet, what is the students' goal, mastery transcript, assessment centers in business schools
Episode snippets: project-based learning, team-based learning, teamwork, far transfer and near transfer, students can productively "struggle" with assignments, understanding and teaching, students doing good work on the surface but not really understanding what they are doing, value and risk of canned experiments, Coke vs. Pepsi, Ruth Ault, assessing skills other than writing
Episode snippets: grading, students procrastinating until the end of the semester, why new collegiate hires get fired, the cultural baggage about grades, grades as a (mis)measure of worth, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced grading, the "true" curve, grading without points
Check out Rob's blog: Not For Points: http://robmcentarffer.net/
Episode snippets: Welcome to Season 2, no return of F2F testing for AP and IP psychology in 2021, AP psych test scores and equivalencies, is AP psych as good as or better than college intro psych?, transfer credits and questions about IB psych
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne speaks with Derek Avery from the University of Houston about the value of including I/O psychology topics in the introductory psychology course.
In this episode Eric interviews Maya Metser from New York University in New York City, NY. Maya is the first undergraduate student to appear in a solo interview on PsychSessions, just after receiving her bachelor's degree in applied psychology. Some students struggled under pandemic conditions; Maya worked hard to thrive, completing an honors thesis, launching a live events series over Zoom with guest speakers discussing careers, and then starting the Psych Mic podcast (https://www.psychmic.com/).
The PsychSessions Podcast is sponsored by Hawkes Learning. Hawkes Learning invites you to explore their mastery-based Introductory Psychology materials, available to students for as low as $43. PsychSessions listeners can also receive FREE video resources by heading to http://www.hawkeslearning.com/psychsessions
In this episode Eric interviews Karen Naufel from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. Karen applies her wide range of knowledge and broad interests and skills to truly improve the world, whether that be to squash COVID in her community, teach psychology to preschoolers, study the social cognition of weather warnings, and so much more. Her parents inspired her dedication to social issues and volunteer efforts, and her overachieving status and love of school have lead to benefits for all involved.
Hawkes Learning invites you to explore their mastery-based Introductory Psychology materials, available to students for as low as $43. PsychSessions listeners can also receive FREE video resources by heading to http://www.hawkeslearning.com/psychsessions
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don't have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don't have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
This is a re-release of PsychSessions Episode #087 as a tribute to Albert Bandura, who passed away on July 26, 2021. The interview was recorded on Feb. 17, 2020 and released on March 3, 2020. We are appreciative that Chris Cardone from Macmillan Publishing helped arrange so that Garth and his wife Danielle could visit with Dr. Bandura in his home and record the interview there. Albert Bandura was one of the most influential psychologists to have ever lived, and we are pleased to share this interview.
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don't have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don't have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
In this episode Garth interviews Bob DuBois from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in Knoxville, TN. It is difficult to imagine someone who is more student-centered and more focused on giving psychology away than Bob. He leverages his personal and professional past experiences to the benefit of his students, including his I/O training and business ownership. His focus on authentic assessment and faculty as learning facilitators is laser-like. Think, space, test. Bob is on Twitter at @psychoBOBlogy
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don't have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne speaks with Jasmine Mena from Bucknell University. They cover the basics of labor based grading and bringing in student reflections on learning to classroom assignments.
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To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don't have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
In this episode Garth interviews Kelley Haynes-Mendez from the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC (formerly from the Chicago School of Prof. Psych.). Kelley shares her deep family roots from rural southeast Texas and her natural curiosity in multiculturalism from a young age. Her pursuit of a psychology major at Baylor then leads to her PsyD at the California School of Prof. Psych. For the reference citations Kelley mentioned, check https://linktr.ee/psychsessions
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The way that podcasts are presented on iTunes/Apple Podcasts has changed. If you want to make sure you do not miss an episode or any of the multiple features that we offer, you now follow a podcast rather than subscribe. So please follow us on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don't have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don't have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
In this episode Garth interviews John Dunlosky from Kent State University in Kent, OH. Starting in gerontology & memory work, John shifted his research prowess to the study of metacognitive processes & student challenges, including K-12 and college students. His collaborations to identify the most effective learning strategies are legendary.
His work "Strengthening the student toolbox: Study strategies to boost learning" in American Educator (Fall 2013) is here: https://www.aft.org/ae/fall2013/dunlosky
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills -- today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don’t have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 and keep listening for more.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Hannah Stokes from Ohio Northern University. They discuss approaching DEI work when classes are overwhelmingly or exclusively white as well as why study abroad helps to broaden perspectives.
To be a successful academic or professional, it takes more than teaching, research, or clinical skills–today's psychology professionals were not taught everything they really needed to know in graduate school. The PsychSessions podcast Beyond Teaching strives to fill that gap. We chat about all the topics we needed to know about to be successful but we didn't know to ask about. When we don’t have the expertise among us, we go out and find someone. Enjoy Season 1 Spring/Summer 2021 & keep listening for more.
In this episode Eric interviews Jessica Hartnett from Gannon University in Erie, PA. Jess could be a case study in thoughtfulness, dedication, and hard work. Her blog that she started in 2012 gives away statistics resources to teachers worldwide. Her interests range into social and I/O psychology as well as JASP and R. Jess has a statistics textbook on the horizon and more. Check out Jess' blog -- Not awful and boring examples for teaching statistics at http://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Ellen Carpenter from Virginia Commonwealth University and KatieAnn Skogsberg from Centre College about the perks and pitfalls of Specifications Grading (SPEC grading).
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In this third season of Garth and Sue talk, the duo chats with special guests about a teaching topic, and then they riff. But there's a twist: while Garth has invited the guests, Sue has no idea who is going to show up. Each episode is a surprise - to her - and it turns out, this was a great idea. The conversations are fantastic, like the kind of casual and inspiring chats you might have at a restaurant after a long day at a teaching conference. So, please pull up a seat as we talk about teaching. Music for this season:
Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this third season of Garth and Sue talk, the duo chats with special guests about a teaching topic, and then they riff. But there's a twist: while Garth has invited the guests, Sue has no idea who is going to show up. Each episode is a surprise - to her - and it turns out, this was a great idea. The conversations are fantastic, like the kind of casual and inspiring chats you might have at a restaurant after a long day at a teaching conference. So, please pull up a seat as we talk about teaching. Music for this season:
Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this third season of Garth and Sue talk, the duo chats with special guests about a teaching topic, and then they riff. But there's a twist: while Garth has invited the guests, Sue has no idea who is going to show up. Each episode is a surprise - to her - and it turns out, this was a great idea. The conversations are fantastic, like the kind of casual and inspiring chats you might have at a restaurant after a long day at a teaching conference. So, please pull up a seat as we talk about teaching. Music for this season:
Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this third season of Garth and Sue talk, the duo chats with special guests about a teaching topic, and then they riff. But there's a twist: while Garth has invited the guests, Sue has no idea who is going to show up. Each episode is a surprise - to her - and it turns out, this was a great idea. The conversations are fantastic, like the kind of casual and inspiring chats you might have at a restaurant after a long day at a teaching conference. So, please pull up a seat as we talk about teaching. Music for this season:
Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this third season of Garth and Sue talk, the duo chats with special guests about a teaching topic, and then they riff. But there's a twist: while Garth has invited the guests, Sue has no idea who is going to show up. Each episode is a surprise - to her - and it turns out, this was a great idea. The conversations are fantastic, like the kind of casual and inspiring chats you might have at a restaurant after a long day at a teaching conference. So, please pull up a seat as we talk about teaching. Music for this season: Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this third season of Garth and Sue talk, the duo chats with special guests about a teaching topic, and then they riff. But there's a twist: while Garth has invited the guests, Sue has no idea who is going to show up. Each episode is a surprise - to her - and it turns out, this was a great idea. The conversations are fantastic, like the kind of casual and inspiring chats you might have at a restaurant after a long day at a teaching conference. So, please pull up a seat as we talk about teaching. Music for this season:Â Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this third season of Garth and Sue talk, the duo chats with special guests about a teaching topic, and then they riff. But there's a twist: while Garth has invited the guests, Sue has no idea who is going to show up. Each episode is a surprise - to her - and it turns out, this was a great idea. The conversations are fantastic, like the kind of casual and inspiring chats you might have at a restaurant after a long day at a teaching conference. So, please pull up a seat as we talk about teaching.
Music for this season: Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this third season of Garth and Sue talk, the duo chats with special guests about a teaching topic, and then they riff.  But there’s a twist: while Garth has invited the guests, Sue has no idea who is going to show up. Each episode is a surprise - to her - and it turns out, this was a great idea. The conversations are fantastic, like the kind of casual and inspiring chats you might have at a restaurant after a long day at a teaching conference. So, please pull up a seat as we talk about teaching. Music for this season: Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
In this episode Garth interviews PsychSessions co-founder Eric Landrum from Boise State University in Boise, ID. In November 2019, during a PsychSessions working meeting in Boise, Eric surprised Garth with a request to record a PsychSessions interview (Episode #074). In their first meeting face-to-face since the pandemic, Garth and Eric met again in Boise, and it was only fair that Eric sit still, be patient, and answer Garth's delightful interview questions. You might want to recharge the batteries because this guy is long-winded, but attempting to be a leader during a pandemic with a health scare can make a fella talkative.
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In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Melanie Domenech RodrĂguez from Utah State University. They discuss how to be more attuned to the disparities highlighted by the pandemic and how to move forward successfully as we get closer to the new normal.
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In this episode Eric interviews Molly Metz from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Growing up as a first gen student, she was destined for social psychology from the start. She selflessly gives of her time and talent, investing in her teaching, leading the Early Career Psychologists, and served as the admin for the popular STP Facebook group. She thinks deeply about the application of psychology to our lives, especially self-determination theory. We benefit from her overachiever status.
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In 2018, Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) received an APA Citizen Psychologist award for social justice work with *Shared Space For All*, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates on the prevention side of sex work by mentoring and educating the poorest and most at-risk children in Thailand. On Saturday, May 8th, at 730pm (Pacific), SSFA will host a free, online, virtual fundraiser. Please register (for free) at bit.ly/ssfa21 to receive a link to watch the event and learn about the organization. Or, after the event, you can watch it at bit.ly/ssfa2021.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Lisa Son from Barnard College. They cover the basics of metacognition and how to bring them into the classroom. Stick around until the end to hear why Lisa has removed multiple-choice tests from her courses.
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This is Episode 12 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 11 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 10 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 9 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 8 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 7 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 6 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 5 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 4 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 3 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 2 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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This is Episode 1 of Season 1 of the series TEACHING MATTERS on the PsychSessions network. This series is co-hosted by Rob McEntarffer, an assessment specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE & Eric Landrum, professor and chair of Psychological Science at Boise State University in Boise, ID.
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In this episode Garth interviews Brittany Avila from the University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV. Brittany thrives in her work, which is 50% teaching, 50% advising. The History of Psychology course is among her favorites to teach and she's also passionate about helping students break bad grade-focused habits and help students concentrate more on learning-centered (more difficult) study skills. You can find Brittany's Career Journey podcast at https://www.careerjourneypodcast.com/ Opt-in at bit.ly/psychsessions-email to receive email updates about upcoming PsychSessions episodes.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Shawn Bates from Chico State University about handling student anxiety around more neuroscience content as well as what it is like to have your first year as a full-time faculty happen in 2020-2021. Opt-in at bit.ly/psychsessions-email to receive email updates about upcoming PsychSessions episodes and more!
In this episode Eric interviews Doug Woody from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Doug's dual interest in psychology and philosophy is just the tip of the iceberg regarding his many interests and interesting experiences he shares from childhood through the present day. He has a unique ability to passionately and persuasively connect past events to current-day challenges and demonstrate relevance. He is a generative scholar and teacher, sharing resources: http://bit.ly/psych-specialties
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In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Jennifer Grewe and Crissa Levin from Utah State University. They co-direct a laboratory that has always been remote only in order to increase access to research experiences for students taking primarily online courses or with life constraints that prevent on-campus experiences.
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In this episode Eric interviews Scott VanderStoep from Hope College in Holland, MI. Scott serves as the Dean of the Social Sciences Division at Hope, where he has worked since 1999 (and his alma mater). His background includes experience in radio and TV, playing basketball and fast-pitch softball, and refereeing. Scott and Eric pinpoint where they met, share Psi Chi Board meeting memories, and the fun of writing together. Bill McKeachie was Scott's dissertation chair, and Scott shares fond memories of Bill.
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In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with three of the founding members of #BLACKINPSYCH (Danni Brower, Lauren Kendall Brooks, and Carla Macias) about the events of the inaugural #BLACKINPSYCHWEEK (March 21-27, 2021), which includes two panels and daily Twitter events. Learn more at www.blackinpsych.org.
In Season 1 of the Writing for Psych series, Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College pull back the curtain on scholarly and creative writing, discussing revising, feedback, student writing, and more.
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In Season 1 of the Writing for Psych series, Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College pull back the curtain on scholarly and creative writing, discussing revising, feedback, student writing, and more.
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In Season 1 of the Writing for Psych series, Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College pull back the curtain on scholarly and creative writing, discussing revising, feedback, student writing, and more.
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In Season 1 of the Writing for Psych series, Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College pull back the curtain on scholarly and creative writing, discussing revising, feedback, student writing, and more.
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In Season 1 of the Writing for Psych series, Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College pull back the curtain on scholarly and creative writing, discussing revising, feedback, student writing, and more.
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In Season 1 of the Writing for Psych series, Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College pull back the curtain on scholarly and creative writing, discussing revising, feedback, student writing, and more.
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In Season 1 of the Writing for Psych series, Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College pull back the curtain on scholarly and creative writing, discussing revising, feedback, student writing, and more.
Music for this episode:
Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod
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In this episode Eric interviews Tony Puente from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Tony shares his story about how a childhood transition from privilege to poverty shaped his outlook and work ethic. He is curious about what shapes success in other and the underlying brain mechanisms. His leadership style is motivated in part by impatience and the desire for change. Family, heritage, and culture are all central in Tony's life; a key mentor was Nobel Prize-winning Roger Sperry (rogersperry.org).
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In this AskPsychSesssions feature Marianne welcomes back Lindsay Masland from Appalachian State University to talk about her new video "The Worst Lecture Ever." This video is meant to teach faculty some ways they may be using language that is not as inclusive as we might desire. You can watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8puiI7RD_fM
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In this episode Garth interviews Danae Hudson from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. An opportunity to access data about the introductory psychology course in the Provost's Office led to a journey to re-invent/redesign the course, making it more efficient, engaging more undergraduates, and costing less overall (while improving learning outcomes and reducing DFW rates). Danae shares the departmental collaboration story, working with Pearson, making data-driven decisions, and unexpected outcomes.
To learn about some of the possibilities available to those teaching introductory psychology mentioned during the interview, follow this link: go.pearson.com/psychsessions
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"Garth and Sue Talk..." (Season 2!) features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.
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"Garth and Sue Talk..." (Season 2!) features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.
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"Garth and Sue Talk..." (Season 2!) features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.
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"Garth and Sue Talk..." (Season 2!) features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.
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"Garth and Sue Talk..." (Season 2!) features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.
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"Garth and Sue Talk..." (Season 2!) features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.
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"Garth and Sue Talk..." (Season 2!) features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.
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In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne welcomes Valerie Taylor back to the podcast. This time, they discuss how to handle pushback when you start to add more EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion) efforts to your courses.
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In this episode Eric interviews Leslie Durham, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University in Boise, ID. Leslie describes her role as the storyteller-in-chief, advancing the work of scholars, learners, & creators. As a middle manager, she utilizes techniques from theatre (e.g., story arc) to navigate conflict. Growing up in a professorial household prepared her for the academic world, especially competitiveness. Listen for the importance of a mechanical bull, Boggle, and more.
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In this SoTL PsychSessions feature, Anna Ropp talks with Aaron Richmond, a full professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and the editor of the journal Teaching of Psychology (ToP). Aaron gives some great advice for anyone who wants to start conducting SoTL research and for anyone who reviews SoTL manuscripts. Aaron also talks about the Teaching of Psychology journal, including ToP’s call for submissions for manuscripts in a special issue about social justice pedagogy.
In this episode Garth interviews Linda Nilson from the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation (Director Emerita) at Clemson University in Clemson, SC. Ambitious since the first grade, Linda's drive to be a good student became an inspiration to helping faculty help students improve their metacognitive skills. In the book Specifications Grading, she describes an approach where assignment details are finely articulated and partial points are acutely avoided, restoring rigor when applied.
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In this AskPsychSessions feature Marianne chats with Belem Lopez from The University of Texas at Austin. They discuss why bringing an interdisciplinary lens to teaching is helpful to students as well as some teaching questions regarding language use. You can hear more from Belem by following her on twitter @melebzepol. The resources Belem mentioned include the linguistics scholars database: bit.ly/Belem-1, the SPARK Society Scholars of Color database: bit.ly/Belem-2, and the BIPOC authored papers database: bit.ly/Belem-3
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In this AskPsychSessions feature Marianne chats with Kristina Howansky from St. Mary's College of Maryland about being an early career academic during this intense time (2020-2021). They discuss using safety cues to increase belongingness and how radical empathy can make classes go more smoothly. Plus they end with a bit on Kristina's new course on the Psychology of Sharks, an AskPsychSessions first!
In this episode Garth interviews Nolan Cabrera from the Department of Educational Policies Studies and Practice at the University of Arizona in Tuscon, AZ. The timing of this topic and message could not be better; Nolan studies the development of racist beliefs in white men ("white guys") including political correctness and sincere fiction. Because of his expertise on a controversial topic, that expertise has come under scrutiny. His studies about white immunity continue to influence higher education.
In this episode Eric interviews Susan Nolan from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. Susan discusses her longtime interest in learning about other people and cultures, ranging from working in Paris to volunteering at the United Nations for 5 years to serving as STP's Vice President for Internationalization and Diversity. She is an accomplished textbook author, and we discuss the multiple outlets for making non-traditional contributions to the field. Regarding STP, 2021 is Susan's presidential year.
In this AskPsychSessions feature Marianne talks with Gabrielle Smith from Texas Woman's Univeristy. They chat about how to make an online asynchronous course more engaging including the benefits of using Perusall software as a subsititute for in-person group discussions.
In this episode Eric interviews Bill Buskist (professor emeritus) from Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Bill poignantly shares details about growing up and how baseball skills were a road to success through high school and to college. After a career-ending injury, Bill eventually becomes a serious student and thrives in graduate school. He changes his focus from operant experimental psych. to teaching graduate students to teach (with great success) Bill is a legend in the teaching of psychology community.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Jessica Hill of Utah Valley University. The cover how to make classrooms more equitable for students with life challenges. Jessica also suggests reading Teaching To Transgress by bell hooks.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27091.Teaching_to_Transgress
In this episode Eric interviews Tom Pusateri from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA & the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). Tom is currently serving in a second term as STP Executive Director; his leadership experience also includes Associate Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at Kennesaw State. We discuss Tom's heightened self-awareness about aspirations, how theme parks influenced graduate school selection, mentoring impacts, specifications grading, and more.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Priti Shah from the University of Michigan. They discuss what has gone surprisingly well in a large synchronous online undergraduate course and how to effectively conduct research with undergraduate and graduate students
"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference. Â Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference. Â Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference. Â Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference. Â Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference. Â Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference. Â Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference. Â Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Garth and Sue Talk..." features conversations between Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College) and Sue Frantz (Highline College) around a variety of topics related to teaching. These casual conversations are what you might expect to have with colleagues at work or at the bar with friends after a great day at a teaching conference.
Music used in this episode -- Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode Garth interviews Elizabeth Loftus from the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA. It was a Psychology Today magazine article in 1974 that launched her public fame, and her eyewitness testimony and false memory work have lasting influence. She is a world-renown expert who has experienced cancel culture, death threats, but also induction into the National Academy of Sciences. Elizabeth discusses the current state of misinformation, challenges in solving the two-body problem, and more.
In this PsychSessions sidebar conversation, Eric chatted with incoming 2021 Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) President Susan Nolan about her presidential initiatives for the upcoming year. These efforts include: (a) continuing to enhance STP's work to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2) pivot teaching, including adaptations for individual students; and (3) statistical literacy, reasoning, and thinking. To get involved, you are encouraged to email Susan at Susan.Nolan@shu.edu.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Michelle Nario-Redmond from Hiram College regarding ableism and better-supporting students with disabilities. They address courses, university culture, and how to help students better advocate for themselves. If you want to learn more, visit https://ableismbook.com/.Â
In this episode Garth interviews Arthur Evans Jr., the CEO of the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC. Arthur describes his acronymic onboarding to APA and the learning curve. They discuss social justice missions, current political outcomes, and how psychological science when framed properly, can provide valuable data and insights that are non-partisan. Arthur shares his Philadephia mental health system reform successes and his origin story. There is a chat about skills and so much more.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne speaks with Lace Padilla from the University of California Merced. They chat about what research on uncertainty can tell us about how to have more effective courses, especially in times of increased stress. In addition, they cover the way communicating uncertainty in visual displays can improve understanding.
In this episode, Eric interviews Michael Wertheimer from the University of Colorado Boulder (emeritus) in Boulder, CO with guest host Doug Woody from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Michael's own educational experiences are featured and the obvious family connection to his father, Max Wertheimer, the founder of Gestalt psychology. Michael served as a teaching assistant in grad school at Harvard -- for E. G. Boring & Fred Skinner. Work-life balance & love for travel are discussed too.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne speaks with Julie-Ann Scott-Pollack from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. They discuss how the performance of stories can help us build a more inclusive classroom as well as how to find the right boundaries within it.
In this episode Eric interviews Roxanne Sullivan from Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE. Roxanne has taught at BU for 38 years. Much of her inspiration came from her role model mother, first to serve on a local school board and declared that Roxanne will earn at least a master's degree. Roxanne shares poignantly her experiences of gender discrimination and mistreating during graduate school. She shares her love for volleyball, her retirement plans that involve Disney, and so much more.
In this episode of AskPsychSessions, Marianne chats with Sharda Umanath from Claremont McKenna. They discuss the shift to remote undergraduate supervision and then discuss why the Career award from NSF is a good fit for those in a faculty role with a teaching focus.
In this episode Eric interviewed Mark Ware from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Retiring in 2008, Mark served Creighton for 40 years. As a new faculty member, he shares his struggle to balance being a husband, starting a family, and starting a career. At Creighton, he was present for the pivot from teaching-focus to more emphasis on undergraduate research. The conversation includes his contributions to the Journal of Psychological Inquiry, Skinner boxes and rats, and research about advising.
In this SoTL PsychSessions feature, Anna Ropp interviews Amy Moors from Chapman University about an exercise she created to teach students about inter-rater reliability and observational definitions. Students also learn a bit about sexual harassment in this exercise, making it appropriate for a research methods course or a course related to gender. A link to the journal article describing the activity can be found at https://linktr.ee/sotlpsychsessions
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Bethany Fleck and Chris Garris from Metropolitan State University-Denver about student responses to the Spring 2020 pivot to online learning; If faculty take on one new behavior during these times, it should be increased flexibility.
In this episode, Garth interviews Trevor Packer from The College Board in New York, New York. Trevor shares the origins of advanced placement and how its secondary benefit was earning college credits faster. Serving underrepresented and low-income groups with AP opportunities has become a major focus with documented success. Trevor's personal college story was sparked by a gifted AP History teacher. The conversation closes on the challenges of testing during a pandemic and the future of AP testing.
In this SoTL PsychSessions feature, Anna talks with Andrea Francis from Albion College about her research on retrieval practice and the testing effect. The article they discuss can be found at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1475725720924872
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Karen Stamm from APA gives some info on the latest workforce report and the role of adaptability in psychology. They also discuss a few places a psychology background gives a leg up over the competition.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Seungyeon Lee from the University of Arkansas Monticello about how to help students tap into self-efficacy in order to enhance learning.
In this episode Garth and Eric celebrate the centennial, 100th episode of PsychSessions. With the assistance of Special Guest Host Sue Frantz, PsychSessions hosted a live Zoom studio audience where attendees asked Garth and Eric questions in the chat box and Sue served as moderator during the live recording. The overarching theme of the evening was gratitude, expressed in many ways. There were reminisces about favorite moments, key episodes, and someone had to mention "luck."
In this SoTL PsychSessions feature, Anna Ropp talks with Cari Alvarez and Melanie Domenech RodrĂguez from Utah State University about their research on whether there are differences in cultural competence between students who take multicultural psychology online or in-person. Their research could inform how instructors teach cultural competence for any course online. The article they discuss can be found at https://linktr.ee/sotlpsychsessions
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Kosha Bramesfeld from the University of Toronto about how to create engaging experiences online even when you have an enormous class.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks to Karen Eifler from the University of Portland about the role of gratitude and wonder when approaching the new semester.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Marianne Lloyd from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ (she curates the AskPsychSessions features - bit.ly/askpsychsessions). Strongly extroverted, she enjoys collaborations and truly loves to learn. Her most prolific collaborator is a theologian at Notre Dame, and Catholicism plays an important role in her life story. Marianne likes talking to strangers (i.e., the extrovert), and as a cognitive psychologist, has a soft spot for lottery tickets.
In this SoTL PsychSessions feature, Anna talks with Catherine Gayman from Troy University about her research on interteaching in an asynchronous online format. Catherine explains interteaching and describes her investigation into whether interteaching can be effectively implemented online. The article they discuss can be found at https://linktr.ee/sotlpsychsessions
In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Stacey Jackson from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire about how to infuse more diversity into the introductory psychology course.
In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Rihanna Mason from Georgia State University. They discuss how to assess your university's current equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) landscape as well as opportunities to develop as a faculty member.
In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Valerie Jones Taylor from Lehigh University. They cover how to have conversations around race in the classroom as well as the research on what factors are likely at play. Plus, Valerie offers a helpful metaphor to help you stay motivated to keep up the work.
In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Susanna (Susy) Gallor from the University of Massachusetts Boston about Psi Chi Diversity opportunities regarding social justice and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as well as the importance of community and curiosity.
In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Moin Syed from the University of Minnesota about how to be more inclusive at both the departmental and individual course levels.
In this PsychSessions sidebar conversation, Eric chatted with 2020 STP leaders Amy Fineburg (President), Tom Pusateri (Executive Director), and Jordan Troisi (ACT Director of Programming) about the arduous decision to cancel the in-person version of STP's premiere programming event. So many factors go into planning the Annual Conference on Teaching -- the conversation about the decision-making around this complex decision was fascinating and important to share.
In this episode, Eric interviews Chris Hakala from Springfield College in Springfield, MA. As the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Director, Chris is incredibly popular serving his campus, especially in the COVID-19 era. We discuss his origin story and his occupations progression post-PhD, and the vital importance of undergraduate mentors. We reminisce about the AP Psychology Reading a bit, the Flying Saucer in Kansas City, and close on a positive note about the future of STP.
In this SoTL PsychSessions episode, Anna Ropp interviews Leslie Cramblet Alvarez from the University of Denver and Nikki Jones from Colorado Mesa University about their content analysis of History of Psychology textbooks, including who is missing from these texts. Nikki and Leslie also give tips on how to incorporate these invisible pioneers into all psychology courses. A link to their journal article can be found at https://linktr.ee/sotlpsychsessions
In this first SoTL PsychSessions episode, Garth and Eric talk with Anna Ropp from Metropolitan State University of Denver (also featured in Episode #030) about the newest PsychSessions endeavor, titled SoTL PsychSessions. Anna’s the host of this new podcast of PsychSessions, and she will be interviewing researchers about their scholarship in the area teaching and learning, including how instructors of psychology can use the research findings in their classes.
In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Sara Gaither from Duke University about research on the benefits of diverse interactions, as well as the benefit of students getting experience in having conversations around race from early in the curriculum.
In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Loretta McGregor from Arkansas State University about how to be a more inclusive advisor and research supervisor with students of color, particularly Black students.
In this EDI_AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Milton Fuentes of Montclair State University. They discuss how to make it clear you value diversity, equity, and inclusion starting with the syllabus. Based on the forthcoming article -- Fuentes, M. A., Zelaya, D. G., & Madsen, J. W. (In press). Rethinking the course syllabus: Considerations for promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. Teaching of Psychology.
In the first feature of EDI_AskPsychSessions, Marianne chats with Stacie DeFreitas from the University of Houston Downtown. They discuss how a deficit model around diversity efforts is less effective than a more balanced approach as well as how to be a more inclusive educator.
In this episode Garth interviewed Stephen Brookfield from the University of St. Thomas (Emeritus) in St. Paul, MN. Stephen is the lead author of "Teaching Race: How to Help Students Unmask and Challenge Racism" and is co-authoring for 2021 "Creating a White Anti-Racist Identity." During this discussion, Stephen shares his expertise in working with students to confront white supremacy and discusses how racism develops and is perpetuated, including specific tips for doing anti-racist work in the classroom.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne and Garth preview the upcoming ASK mini-series on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, particularly regarding how to approach the influences of race and racism in the classroom.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks to Asia McLeary-Gaddy, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). They discuss the ways her role can be translated into teaching.
In this episode Eric interviews Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL (Jane was also featured on Episode #006). These two have a friendship that spans 32 years. Just some of the highlights to listen for are our discussions about Bill McKeachie, assessment, career transitions, involvement in APA & STP, and program reviews. Other topics mentioned include Janeland, being an Alvernoid, being pluckable, Midwestern machoism, and so much more. Thank you Jane, for everything!
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Erica Wojcik from Skidmore College about a new database for finding articles to diversity your course readings.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Erica Knowles from the Berklee College of Music explains specifications (specs) grading, including the perks and potential pitfalls.
In this episode Garth interviewed the folks from UTOPSS, the Utah Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools, including Kristin Whitlock from David High School (H.S.) in Kaysville, UT, Pam Coburn from Fremont H.S. in Plain City, UT, Annette Nielsen from Woods Cross H.S. in Woods Cross, UT, and Bob Hill and Irv Altman, both from the Univ. of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. They discuss the advantage the generalist has in teaching the intro psych course, the founding of UTOPSS, the family atmosphere, and more.
In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next interview is with Gaby Terrazas, a graduate student from the University of Pittsburgh. Marianne and Gaby talk about being a teaching assistant as well as starting a summer course at this time as well as share a candid discussion about what it is like to be a graduate student right now.
In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next up is our interview with Ivan Carbajal, a graduate student at the University of North Texas. Marianne and Ivan cover both teaching as well as issues that graduate students have experienced during these times.
In this episode, Eric interviews the team from the Communicating Psychological Science course at Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, MN, including instructors Dr. Karla Lassonde and Dr. Emily Stark, and students Louisa Hall and Ellie Tiegs (our first undergrads on the podcast!). Based on a boot camp and the power of storytelling, students create blog posts that populate a web site. We also discuss the COVID-19 pivot, empathy, and more. Be sure to check out communicatingpsychologicalscience.com
In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next up is Clarissa Sawyer from Bentley University. Marianne and Clarissa discuss the importance of staying connected to students, alternatives to exams, and how to make sure your behaviors match your promises.
In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next up is Julie Howard from the University of Northern British Columbia. Marianne and Julie talk about what happens when a flipped class gets flipped into a virtual setting.
For this sidebar Eric chats with Kathy Becker-Blease, School of Psychological Science Director and Regan Gurung, General Psych Program Director & Interim Executive Director, Center for Teaching & Learning, both from Oregon State University (Regan currently serves as President of Psi Chi). We discuss COVID-19, coping strategies students can use, the #help_helpedme initiative, the OSU course Punch Through Pandemics with Psychological Science, and more. This is a cross-over episode with Psi Chi (psichi.org).
In this episode Eric interviewed the leaders from the Association of Heads of Departments of Psychology (AHDP) in Atlanta, GA, featuring David Kreiner from the University of Central Missouri, Susie Amato-Henderson from Michigan Technological University, and Lee Gillis from Georgia College & State University. We discussed organizational goals and mission, confidentiality in troubleshooting personnel issues, the value of chairs-only meetings and much more. Learn more about AHDP at https://www.ahdpinfo.org/
In this follow-up to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. This features Lindsay Masland from Appalachian State University, and Marianne and Lindsay share an optimistic streak so even the things that went wrong have an element of going right.
In this follow-up feature to our earlier OnlineAskPsychSessions series on jumping online, we talk to a series of people who did this for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. First up is Lily Ellis from Eastern Michigan University and they discuss the impact on both a traditional 30-person class and a class at a local prison.
In this episode, Garth welcomes back David Myers from Hope College in Holland, MI for his second podcast visit. Dave is excited about his critical thinking essays that will be published in a trade book. They discuss how and where to draw the line between stopping hate speech and accepting free speech, as well as the potential effects of COVID-19 on higher education trends. AP Psychology is a hot topic, including Dave's legacy, FRQs, AP Readers, and Dave's passion for generosity, including hearingloop.org.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Katherine Moen from the University of Nebraska Kearney about different ways and mechanisms for supporting new faculty members.
In this episode, Eric interviews Keli Braitman from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO. Keli grew up in an academic family and now serves as department chair. With a PhD in applied experimental psychology, her career path is fascinating, including university assessment coordinator and research analyst for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Keli discusses the challenges facing dual-career couples, both the job search aspects as well as the trade-offs between quality of life and remuneration.
In Part II of this two-part AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Steven Roberts from Stanford University about representation and diversity issues in the introductory psychology course and beyond.
In Part I of this two-part AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne chats with Ayanna Thomas from Tufts University about how Ayanna responded to a query in her introductory psychology course about representation and diversity perspectives, and they discuss Ayanna's continuing work in this area.
In this episode, Garth interviews Pooja Agarwal from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. They discuss her new book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning (co-authored with Patrice Bain). Practical lab principles like retrieval practice and spacing are translated from lab experiments to classrooms, both K-12 & higher ed. Pooja shares her four power tools and her philosophy about assessment. They talk 'coverage' in introductory psych, and you can sign up for more at retrievalpractice.org.
In this feature of AskPsychSessions, Jason Eggerman of Spokane Community College and Eric Landrum of Boise State University discuss whether to have exams be available to retake for extra credit. Finding the topic irresistible, Brooke Whisenhunt from Missouri State University, Noland White from Georgia College and State University, and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College join in.
In this AskPsychSesssions feature, Noland White from Georgia College and State University weighs in with Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College and Eric Landrum from Boise State University on two questions regarding whether students should be permitted to keep exams and whether they should be offered a re-do. Brooke Whisenhunt from Missouri State University and Jason Eggerman from Spokane Community College also contribute to this conversation.
In this episode, Garth and Eric interview Janet Peters from Washington State University Tri Cities in Richland, WA. We discuss Janet's unique tenure track job comprising of 60% teaching and 40% secondary area. It becomes clear that her current passion is for teaching undergraduate statistics, using a service learning model where students work with community partners. This passion likely emerged from her competitive swimming background in childhood, her love of sports, and special undergraduate mentoring.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College weigh in on how to bring career issues into courses.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, Brooke Whisenhunt from Missouri State University and Jason Eggerman from Spokane Community College discuss how to find out what students know and when is it OK to move ahead.
In this episode Eric interviews Ciara Kidder from Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI. Ciara is the founder of the blog The Novice Professor, and the conversation starts there. Ciara's first undergraduate major is very unusual before switching to psychology. We discuss assistant professor job market tactics, including Ciara's telephone and campus interviews, including worst experiences. We end with a conversation about progress toward tenure, coincidences, luck, and the role of privilege in success.
In this OnlineAskPsychSessions feature, Garth gets some details from Anne Tuominen of Cascadia College on how TILT and clarity can help faculty make the transition to online go more smoothly. TILT is Transparency In Teaching and Learning.
In this OnlineAskPsychSessions feature, Laura Gibbs from University of Oklahoma (who teaches comparative literature remotely from her home in North Carolina) chats about her experiences teaching exclusively online for 18 years. During this discussion, the usefulness of blogs for meaningful connections with students is featured.
This feature of the OnlineAskPsychSessions series presents a lively chat between Garth and Jason Eggerman of Spokane Community College. They begin with with how to put students first and then transition into discussing some ideas for online exam options.
In this OnlineAskPsychSessions feature, four key principles for jumping online are brought to light as Garth chats with Jennifer Thompson from the University of Maryland Global Campus about how to successfully launch.
In this feature in the OnlineAskPsychSessions mini-series, Marianne tackles how to take in-class conversations and tests online. Ciara Kidder from Marian University gives tips on how to transition to online discussions and exams.
In this OnlineAskPsychSessions feature, Garth talked with Bob DuBois from University of Tennessee Knoxville about the importance of delivery and engagement considerations when making the switch to online teaching. They talk about how to help students still feel like they are part of a course and learn to be motivated online learners -- and they discuss a few techniques/products that will help achieve these goals.
In this OnlineAskPsychSessions feature, Sue Frantz of Highline College chats with Garth about how to be online in a synchronous (live, in real time) fashion. They discuss software options and how to get started in addition to some other tips for helping get students up to speed.
In this OnlineAskPsychSessions feature, Garth talks to Fabiola Torres who teaches ethnic studies at Glendale Community College and has (a) 12 years of online teaching experience and (b) a deep level of enthusiasm for this modality. They discuss an emergency checklist for going online which is full of tips, including adding closed captioning to YouTube lectures.
In this OnlineAskPsychSessions feature, Marianne talks with Crissa Draper Levin from Utah State University about the three classes she is moving online. They cover one that is a hands-on Lab Research course, one graduate seminar, and Research Methods course. The conversation centers on avoiding the pitfalls.
In this OnlineAskPsychSessions feature, Garth talks to Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida, a 40-year veteran teacher who has exclusively taught face-to-face -- they talk about about Jane's necessity to start teaching online, and how including positive psychology principles comes in handy at a time like this.
In this introduction to the OnlineAskPsychSessions features, Garth provides some context for the following 10 features in this mini-series about online teaching.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, the discussion centered on the different policies about accepting late work and potential penalties and next steps for students. Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Eric Landrum from Boise State University provide some answers.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, this brief discussion centered on tips for how to keep students engaged during lecture. Karen Naufel from Georgia Southern University provides some answers.
In this episode Garth interviewed Albert Bandura from Stanford University in Stanford, CA. Starting with the Bobo doll, Al describes how modeling was the basis for gratuitous television violence effects on children. For him, learning by modeling is connected to self-regulation and human agency. Al depicts growing up in Edmonton, Canada, how his immigrant parents worked incredibly hard to make a life here, receiving his bachelor's and doctoral degrees a year early, meeting President Obama, and more.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, the discussion centered around the questions of what are the best strategies in online teaching or do you have advice for instructors new to online teaching? Jason Eggerman from Spokane Community College provides some answers.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, the question was asked "have you ever been given a new course just weeks before you had to start teaching it? Brooke Whisenhunt from Missouri State University, Noland White from Georgia College and State University, and Eric Landrum from Boise State University provide some answers.
In this episode Garth interviews David Daniel from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. David is a first generation college student who went from stand-up comic to earning a PhD in lifespan developmental psychology. He believes SoTL and the science of learning work are not theory-based and do not advance our understanding of the science of teaching (i.e., sometimes we have the wrong dependent variable). His passions continue to be helping on tribal lands in South Dakota and surfing in San Diego.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, the second of two questions was asked about finding and maintaining your teaching identity/philosophy through changes in administration, departmental politics, jobs, en vogue instructional technologies, etc. What do you bend on, what do you not? Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida and Eric Landrum from Boise State University provide some answers.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, the first of two questions was asked about finding and maintaining your teaching identity/philosophy through changes in administration, departmental politics, jobs, en vogue instructional technologies, etc. What do you bend on, what do you not? Aaron Richmond from Metropolitan State University of Denver provides some answers.
In this episode Eric interviews Kathy Becker-Blease from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. Kathy serves as the Director for the School of Psychological Science; we discussed mentoring and how graduate faculty value teaching skills. She tells her story of persistence in applying for a job at Oregon State; Kathy's path to education was not easy, as she had to overcome family obstacles. We talked about luck, spousal accommodations, boot camp, and Kathy's graduate training in childhood trauma.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, there is a discussion on how to help students when their preparation does not yield the expected high grade. Marianne Lloyd from Seton Hall University provides answers.
In this AskPsychSessions feature, a listener asks about when, if ever, students should complete work that does not receive feedback, and a lively conversation ensues. Plus a bonus discussion on grading presentations through peer review and faculty input. Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida provides answers.
In this episode Eric interviews Eric Martin from the Department of Kinesiology at Boise State University in Boise, ID. Eric was trained in sports psychology, and a healthy competitive spirit growing up contributed to his interests in basketball, golf, and even birth order survival tactics. We discuss his doctoral work at Michigan State, the transition to becoming an assistant professor, work-life balance, and his current line of research about student social support, resilience, and coping skills.
In this episode Garth interviewed Mohammed Hamoudi, an assistant federal public defender from Seattle, WA. Mohammed tells his story of coming to the U.S. from Iran at age 10, and shares his perspectives on his educational experiences in Texas and California. He was living in New York City on 9/11, and he shares the profound impact that event. Mohammed's journey is a success story, and also provides insights about some of the frustrations our own psychology students face must daily.
This award address was originally delivered on August 10, 2019, in Chicago, IL, as part of the American Psychological Association convention. Eric delivered the American Psychological Foundation (APF) Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award Address titled "Thirty Years Teaching Psychology: Lessons Learnt (...And Those Not So Much...)."
This original conversation was originally recorded on April 5, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM, as an informal chat between Rob McEntarffer, Garth Neufeld (Cascadia College), and Eric Landrum (Boise State University), related to an assessment presentation Rob was making at the Southwestern Psychological Association conference. The main topic of conversation was the use of single diagnostic assessment items, but the conversation wandered to other assessment topics as well.
This distinguished lecture was originally delivered on August 10, 2019 in Chicago, IL, as part of the American Psychological Association convention. Missy delivered the Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE) Diane Halpern Distinguished Lecture titled "The 21st Century Teacher: Why Training and Development Has Never Been More Important."
Please note that this broadcast of Missy's lecture is dedicated to her late husband, Randy Leffler, who passed away on December 23, 2019.
This distinguished lecture was originally delivered on August 10, 2019 in Chicago, IL, as part of the American Psychological Association convention. Garth delivered the Psi Beta Ruth Hubbard Cousins Distinguished Lecture titled "For Innovation's Sake: Breaking the Unwritten Rules of College Teaching."
This keynote address was originally delivered on November 9, 2018 in Worcester, MA, as part of the New England Psychological Association conference. Barney delivered the Ted Bosack Lecture Series Keynote Address titled "Psychology From Beginning To End: What Do We Want Our Students To Learn?"
In this episode Eric interviews April Masarik from Boise State University in Boise, ID. April is entering her 5th year as an assistant professor at the same institution she earned her undergraduate degree, interviewed by her PSYC 101 instructor. April tells her remarkable stories of perseverance through her undergraduate education and world-class graduate education, research, and mentoring experiences at UC-Davis. Our conversation ends on work-life flow and her exciting research with refugee families.
In this episode Garth interviews Allison Shaver from Plymouth South High School in Plymouth, MA & Jennifer Schlicht from Olathe South High School in Olathe, KS. Allison (Chair) and Jennifer (Chair-Elect) are the current leadership team of TOPSS: Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools, part of APA. The energy and enthusiasm for teaching psychology by high school teachers is unparalleled, from discussions of credentialing, social studies vs. science credit, curriculum development, and so much more.
In this episode Garth and Eric interviewed Guy Boysen from McKendree University in Lebanon, IL. Guy is completely passionate about courses like abnormal psychology, and his research productivity comes from a very disciplined approach to planning and conducting research. Guy shares his origin story of growing up Catholic and attending an all-male undergraduate Catholic institution (including playing on the football team). The love of live music is important in his life, as the a musical curator.
In this episode Eric interviewed Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College in Bothell, WA. In a surprise twist, Garth sits down with Eric for the typical PsychSessions interview. For Garth growing up in Canada, music and church were key; he also discusses parental inspirations including the first band name. Music, education, and international travel are important themes early and often. His entreprenurial spirit thrives from work ethic, bands, graduate school through to TIP-NW & www.sharedspaceforall.org.
For this sidebar episode Garth sits down to chat with Amy Fineburg about her new role as Director of AP Psychology Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Dana Dunn from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. This interview starts with Dana's recent leadership positions, tracing back to his research origins post-graduate school and his current work on ableism. The P3 conference was his launch in the STP world, meeting many academic legends who would become close friends. His teaching evolved to avoid being a completist, and Dana describes his writing practices, giving back, his heart being in his work, and much more.
For this episode, PsychSessions recorded (with permission) the session held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the American Psychological Association convention in Chicago, IL titled "A Community Farewell to Teaching of Psychology's Hero: Charles Brewer." It was chaired by Jane Halonen, and presenters included Randy A. Smith from Moravian College, Diane F. Halpern from Claremont McKenna College, Dorothy Cantor of Independent Practice, and Jane S. Halonen from the University of West Florida.
In this episode Garth interviewed Linda Woolf from Webster University in St. Louis, MO with guest host Sue Frantz from Highline University in Des Moines, WA. Although Linda does not describe growing up in an overly warm household, she was a voracious book reader at a young age. Their discussion takes unexpected turns about undergraduate majors, graduate school study topics, and more. Human rights, social justice, teachpsych.org, and high school teachers of psychology are just some of topics highlighted.
In this episode Garth interviews Elliott Hammer from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA. Elliott is a social psychologist and his research into stereotyping and prejudice fit well within the HBCU. He tells his origin story truly through the lens of growing up in Kansas then Oklahoma, noticing differing levels of racism. High school and graduate school mentors were key; so was coordinating dual-career job searches. The conversation closes on work-life balance and AP Psych Reading details.
In this episode Eric interviews Chris Green from York University in Toronto, Canada. We start by discussing Chris' generous History of Psychology Classics project which pre-dates OER. His teaching philosophy is fascinating, and then Chris returns to graduate school for a second PhD in the philosophy of science. His origin story includes music, theater, and a move to Canada. Whether digital history projects, psychology and its cities, or minor league baseball, there were plenty of topics to discuss.
For this re-release of an IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Noland White from Georgia College & State University. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
For this re-release of an IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Virginia Welle from Chippewa Falls High School in Chippewa Falls, WI. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
For this re-release of an IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Danae Hudson from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
For this re-release of an IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
For this re-release of an IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Regan A. R. Gurung from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
For this re-release of an IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Sue Frantz from Highline College in Des Moines, WA. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
For this re-release of an IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed jason Eggerman from Spokane Community College in Spokane, WA. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
For this re-release of an IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Stephen Chew from Sanford University in Birmingham, AL. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
This is a re-release of our overview episode of the IntroPsychSessions mini-series perfect for binge-listening prior to the launch of your introductory psychology course this fall. Eight short episodes with great ideas from great instructors. This re-release is sponsored by Flipd, a clever solution to manage student mobile device distraction in the classroom. Please visit http://www.flipdapp.co/psych for more information.
In this episode Eric interviews David Kreiner from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO. We start with Dave's leadership roles, including Chair of the School of Nutrition, Kinesiology, and Psychological Science, STP Treasurer, and more. His origin story includes multiple moves growing up, the high school swim team, and a "Chevy Vega" college scholarship. As a researcher he describes himself as more of a collaborator. We end with a discussion of a podcast-favorite topic of "luck."
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Loretta McGregor from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. From "bless your heart" to imposter phenomenon research to Loretta's own origin story, this podcast is a roller-coaster. She talks about the lack of support in high school, but then has mentors like Randy Smith and Steve Davis in undergraduate and post-graduate schooling. Eric tearfully thanks Loretta for important career advice, and they reminisce about Regan Gurung, Kansas City dry rub, and more.
During the August 2019 convention of the American Psychological Association, PsychSessions co-host Eric Landrum will receive the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology of Psychology Award from the American Psychological Foundation. The citation presented here was read by PsychSessions co-host Garth Neufeld and was written by Eric's dear friend and collaborator, Regan A. R. Gurung. It is truly an honor to be a member of this community of teachers of psychology.
In this episode Eric interviewed Ho Huynh from Texas A&M San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. Ho starts the "do-over" episode about teaching, but the conversation quickly turns to the work-life balance of an early career psychologist (ECP). Following that, he talks about his origin story in Vietnam and coming to the U.S., following by a discussion about the tenure-track and how criteria ambiguity affects the process. Ho describes his humility work, student "mesearch," and his current and future mentoring work.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Liza Veliz from South Texas College in McAllen, TX. Liza helps students living on the U.S./Mexico border navigate issues that many faculty do not face. Her family and culture are strong, powerful, and inspiring in her professional life, including influencing decisions about graduate school, serving as a Psi Beta chapter advisor, and maintaining modesty. Liza has personal, gut-wrenching stories to tell about ethnic identity that she and her students have faced.
In this bonus episode, we introduce a new feature called "Ask Questions on PsychSessions." Listen to the sidebar for details, and when you are ready to ask your question, go to bit.ly/askpsychsessions
Ask us a question about the teaching of psychology -- it can be a big-picture question or a nuts-and-bolts question, and we'll find someone to answer it. We'll record the questions and answers, and we'll release "Ask Questions on PsychSessions" mini-episodes in batches, perhaps on Sunday nights!
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Jennifer Bonds-Raacke from St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. The Southwestern Psychological Association Executive Director to time during the 2019 convention to describe her whole-family upbringing, the family work ethic, and how classroom seating plays a big role in her future. From dept. chair to dean to Vice President for Academic Affairs, Jenn's leadership and dedication to others emerged early, and benefits her family, community, and the academic world too.
This is a re-release of PsychSessions Episode #017 as a tribute to Bill McKeachie, who passed away on June 12, 2019. The interview was recorded on February 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, MI and released on March 6, 2018. Garth and Eric are thankful for the time with Bill, for the people who made the day possible, and for Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) for sponsoring the episode. Bill McKeachie's legendary contributions to psychology, including the teaching of psychology, will never be matched.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Jason Spiegelman from the Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD. Jason describes his love for the introductory psychology course, the 5-5 teaching load, and the 30-day challenge (including a memorable stimulus generalization story). He shares his origin story that includes missteps and multiple successes. From his textbook supplement writing to serious conversations about self-deprecating humor and imposter syndrome, we cover a lot of ground here.
In this episode Garth interviews Amy Fineburg from Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham, AL. Amy's position is to support 56 school and over 30,000 students in her school district. Diversity is an important challenge, and working to improve diversity is an opportunity that Amy takes seriously. When faced with an interesting research problem, she decided the way to solve it was to go back to school and earn her doctorate. Enjoy listening to her stories about national leadership experiences and more.
In this episode Garth interviews Lee Gurel, who is retired from the Chief of Research in Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences position from the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Washington, DC. On receiving the APA Presidential Citizen Psychologist Citation, Lee reflected on his interests in helping high school teachers of psychology have additional professional development opportunities. The conversation includes the importance of his immigrant roots, the special role of Clark University, and more.
In this episode Garth interviews Jim Diaz-Granados from the American Psychological Association in Washingon, DC. At the time, Jim was the Chief Education Officer, leading the Education Directorate and its 11 offices. Their discussion included Jim's love of working out, running, and #ragnar. Forming teams and spotting talent benefits APA as well. Jim shares the details of his origin story, from his start at a community college as a first generation college student, lead singer in the band, and more.
In this episode Garth interviews Ted Bosack from Providence College in Providence, RI. As the second-born son in a traditional Ukrainian family, Ted benefits from important mentors in high school and makes his own success through college and graduate school. He thrives as an experimental child psychologist working with Lewis Lipsitt, and his contributions to the teaching of psychology are legendary, including serving as the Executive Director to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and much more.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Jennifer Thompson from the University of Maryland University College in Largo, MD. Jenn has been a leader on APA's Introductory Psychology Initiative, APA's Summit on National Assessment of Psychology, and co-chaired the Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education. Her educational story is one of persistence, with some easy wins and others not so much. Experiences in jobs in the 'real world' lead Jenn back to academia and the role of department chair.
In this bonus episode, Garth interviewed Stephen Chew from Samford University about Psych Friday 2019. This event is open to the public but geared toward high school students in Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology courses and their faculty. Concurrent sessions, multiple demonstrations, a keynote address, and an interactive review session provide benefits for students reviewing for the AP exam and faculty members to receive CE credits. It's a creative and inclusive method to give psychology away.
In February 2018 Garth and Eric were honored to interview Charles Brewer from Furman University in Greenville, SC (with John Batson), thanks to support from STP. One month later, Charles passed away. At the October 2018 Annual Conference on Teaching, three of Charles' dear friends -- Jane Halonen, Randy Smith, and Bridgette Martin Hard hosted a tribute to Charles honoring his impact on the field, his loyal dedication to high standards, his loving and endearing friendships -- and classic Brewerisms.
In this episode Eric interviews Stacie Spencer from MCPHS University in Boston, MA. It is clear that Stacie is one of the most inspired thinkers about student development and career advising in our discipline, and that may come from some of her own experiences with her mother at the kitchen table. From multi-year course sequences to innovative assignments, Stacie's students think and reflect deeply about their future. Her own college start was a bit bumpy, but oh how she recovered -- and with gratitude.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Jordan Troisi from Sewanee: The University of the South in Sewanee, TN.  As Director of STP's Annual Conference on Teaching, Jordan shares insider conference details.  We learn about his Michigan-based origin story, including his undergraduate experiences at Albion College and the importance of mentoring.  It seems that Jordan get the approx. 2 year itch, stretching his skill set for a new project to stay engaged.  Others tend to benefit when this happens.
In this episode Eric interviews Maureen McCarthy from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Serving as Dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities, Maureen discusses those challenges and the source of her passion for higher education. She shares about how a negative comment from a guidance counselor nearly derailed her college path, and how positive mentors changed her life. Her career path is fascinating, including student affairs, psychology, and of course service to STP as President and more.
In this episode Eric and Garth interviewed Rick Miller from Texas A&M-Kingsville in Kingsville, TX. Rick's story is fascinating, in part due to being raised by his grandparents and world travels starting early, but also because Rick is a master storyteller. Mentoring is a consistent theme, from a high school music teacher to Thomas Cook at Northwestern. We interrupted his origin story in time to to hear about his plans for serving as STP President in 2019, but we'll have him back to continue his story.
Here at PsychSessions we are excited to be supportive of the American Psychological Association (APA) Board of Educational Affairs working group -- the Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI). At www.apa.org/ipi, you can sign up for updates, provide feedback about the introductory course, take the introductory course/IPI census, and more.
www.apa.org/ipi
Please enjoy this brief sidebar from us at the PsychSessions podcast about the excellent Teaching Introductory Psychology (TIP) Northwest conference that will take place April 12, 2019 on the campus of Highline College in Des Moines, Washington. The featured speaker for the day is Dr. Stephen Chew from Samford University.
For more details, check out www.tipnorthwest.org
In this episode Garth interviews Philip Zimbardo from Stanford University (emeritus) in Stanford, CA. It's a treat to hear Phil discuss how he became such a passionate teacher, with his upbringing, family values about education, and undergraduate/graduate years (Brooklyn College/Yale University). The interplay of his teaching leading to research (think: shyness work) is fascinating, and just wait until you hear about the grade he earned in introductory psychology, and as always, so much more.
In this episode Garth interviews Rob McEntarffer from Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE. They discuss AP Psychology, the course, and the role of college credits. Rob suggests that perhaps the AP course is a convenient excuse to help adults talk to students about human behavior. He also mentions his Faustian bargain of serving as both high school teacher and administrator. Rob shares the 'Young Rob' origin story and meeting Charles Brewer, closing the interview with who can hang and who cannot.
In this episode Garth interviews Suzie Baker from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Suzie is equal parts curious scientist and passionate teacher, with undergraduate students at the center of both endeavors. In this whirlwind interview, they discuss the AP psychology reading and test development, Suzie meeting Charles Brewer for the first time, Suzie's educational history as well as service to STP, including her 2015 presidency. Keep listening for her favorites in the history of psychology.
In this episode Garth interviews Maria Vita from Penn Manor High School in Millersville, PA. Maria is a master teacher, from her AP Psychology reading experience to her national leadership in APA's Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS). Growing up in Long Island, NY, she loved school and inherited a strong work ethic. She credits experiences like the Clark Workshop and the High School Psychology Summit for helping to advance the teaching of psychology in high schools. And, Maria sings too.
In this episode Eric interviews Karly Schleicher and Jen Blush, both currently graduate students at the University of Texas-El Paso, representing The Novice Professor website/blog on the podcast. Founded by Ciara Kidder, TNP has curated an audience seeking advice on multiple aspects of success in higher education; an example being a popular blog about the job interview process, which yielded mentoring advice. Karly and Jen share their experiences about current graduate student challenges today.
In this episode Garth and Eric host their very first live podcast event featuring STP Legends Randy Smith and Jane Halonen recorded at the Oct. 2018 Annual Conference on Teaching. It was a lovely evening, with topics ranging from serious topics to roasting. Jane and Randy talked about their teaching tribe beginnings at the Mid-America Conference for Teachers of Psychology, STP today, Charles Brewer memories, baseball game first pitches, Richard Crenna, and their mentors. We finish with audience tributes.
In this episode Eric interviews Teresa Ober and Charles Raffaele, both representing STP's Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA); Teresa and Charles are both graduate students at the City University of New York (CUNY). After we review the operations GSTA and what it offers, we discuss the current challenges of graduate students today, as well as the career trajectories for Teresa and Charles. PsychSessions is thankful for GSTA and its leaders for their continuing contributions to psychology.
In this episode Garth interviews Charlie Blair-Broeker from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA (after 39 years at Cedar Falls H.S.). High school psychology is in Charlie's DNA, as he has been a part of the Advanced Placement (AP) reading since its inception. An early teaching inspiration was a negative role model, but he found positive influences and role models through Ludy Benjamin, Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS), and others. "We don't teach psychology, we teach people."
In this episode Garth interviews Rik Seefeldt from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, WI. Rik is the chief reader for AP Psychology, so you can imagine the cool insider's conversation. They then shift into Rik's origin story, from high school psychology to pursuing a doctoral degree in counseling psychology. Rik's interest shifts dramatically when he starts teaching. The passion in his voice about teaching is remarkable, even 31 years later. Oh yes, there's study abroad too.
In this episode Garth and Eric discuss, reflect, and ponder the first year of existence of the PsychSessions podcast. From the original planning March 2017 to the our launch on iTunes October 3, 2017, PsychSessions has become more than "just a podcast" for the two of us. We discuss our experiences, what we have learned, and future ideas to pursue. We are grateful for each and every listener who has an interest in what we do, and this episode provide a bonus peek behind the curtain. Enjoy!
In this episode Eric interviews Raechel Soicher from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. Raechel, at the time of this interview, is a graduate student about to start her dissertation. But her pedagogical wisdom and collegial generosity are highly accelerated, as evidenced by so many conversational topics (from publisher dinners to the imposter syndrome to badging for teacher competencies and more). We still had time to discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer and everyone's teaching hero, Jane Halonen.
In this episode Eric interviews Jennifer Dyer-Seymour from California State University-Monterey Bay in Marina, CA. It's a whirlwind interview from discussing a relatively new campus with high psychology enrollments to training 16 undergraduates to do a replication study in a natural environment. Jen shares her own stories of aspiring to be an actress to the value of improv. We close by discussing work-life balance, a mothers' parenting responsibilities while also serving as a department chair, and more.
In this episode Eric interviews Robert Biswas-Diener from the Noba Project in Portland, OR. No singular paragraph can describe Robert's eclecticism. Serving as the Editor of the Noba Project is one example of a family tradition of 'giving back,' but listen to the story of the difficulty of 'giving away' introductory psychology. Researching happiness around the world led him to world-class opportunities, including two TED talks and a great topic for a third TED talk. And don't forget about the tattoo.
In this episode Eric interviews Martha Zlokovich from Psi Chi in Chattanooga, TN. Trained as a developmental psychologist, after 18 years as a faculty member she became the Executive Director of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Beyond Psi Chi and the operations of the Central Office, other conversational topics include strong parental role models, a leadership theme among siblings, and how Martha's international travel bug started with a self-scheduled high school travel exchange.
n this episode Eric interviews Kris Leppien-Christensen from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA. Kris tells the story of the best job he ever had was the one he did not get, and we learn about how his MSW and three years on the job with intense writing helped him succeed in his I/O doctoral program. Then the conversation turns to his national service, including WPA, PT@CC, CABE, and Psi Beta. But don't forget about his vast experiences on cruises, and stay tuned for that story he tells at the end.
For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Stephen Chew from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Noland White from Geogria College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Virginia Welle from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in Chippewa Falls, WI. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
For this IntroPsychSessions episode, Garth interviewed Danae Hudson from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida, Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Regan Gurung from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, WI. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Sue Frantz from Highline College in Des Moines, WA. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Jason Eggerman from Spokane Community College in Spokane, WA. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Stephen Chew from Sanford University in Birmingham, AL. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.
This is an overview episode provided by Eric and Garth about the IntroPsychSessions back-to-school mini-series presented by PsychSessions. We catch up on some podcast news, provide some of the rationale for this flight of 8 energy booster shots, and we dream out loud about other possible future mini-series. Enjoy!
In this episode Eric interviews Bryan Saville from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. We hear the story of the electrical engineering major turned psychology major who eventually lands at Auburn to study with the master Bill Buskist. Bryan discusses his orientation toward behavior analysis, interteaching, and how it impacts his teaching. His recent research activities have turned to the study of the motivators and models of passion, which has lead to a new interest in life coaching.,
In this episode Eric interviews Kevin Apple from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Kevin serves as department chair, and he clearly sees how important the chair is to providing vital services to constituents. The institutional innovation of Assessment Day allows Kevin and the department to leverage assessment in a meaningful way to 'close the loop' and inform changes which lead to measured student outcomes. He is a quiet, strong leader in a top undergraduate department in the nation.
In this episode Eric interviews Michael Hall from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Michael's fascination with sound and music start in childhood as his mother was a concert pianist, and this personal interest turns professional with his training in psychoacoustics. Michael also shares his philosophy about the role of undergraduate education, the importance of research experiences, his role in launching a new journal, his involvement in Psi Chi and "boundary flexibility," and so much more.
In this episode Garth interviews Aaron Richmond from Metropolitan State University-Denver in CO. Their friendship is clear from the start, beginning with Aaron's academic original story at Western Montana College, then deep conversations about scaffolding, the syllabus, translational science, and "opportunities" for students. But Aaron pre-academic original story is just as engaging; learn about what a farrier does, an affection for Patagonia, the "love journey," where 'scholars' comes from, and more.
In this episode Eric interviews Anna Ropp from Metropolitan State University-Denver in CO. We chatted about the personal and professional, from different job locations and how sunlight can affect health to how Anna developed her social media expertise (including tools of the trade). Her service to others includes regional (RMPA) and national (STP) organizations. Listen for the fascinating trio of classes that Anna teaches at Metro State, and how they are so relevant to today's students (and all of us).
In this episode Eric interviews Leslie Cramblet Alvarez from Adams State University in Alamosa, CO. Leslie is a leader in our field, whether at her own Hispanic serving institution or the national stage. Her decision-making after earning her bachelor's degree mirrors many of today's students, and Leslie's tenacity and drive are equally inspirational. Leslie describes the benefits of marriage to a therapist, and she discusses her research, exploring why women have been left out of the history of psychology.
In this episode Eric interviews Bethany Fleck from Metropolitan State University-Denver in CO. The conversation opens with her origin stories, earning a master's of science degree in college teaching on her way to the doctorate. But then the topics became more personal, about work-life balance, pervasive mommy-guilt, and the partial solution of double-dipping method. The interview closes with her new project, a blend of civic engagement and service learning, leading to the American Democracy Project.
In this episode Eric interviews Laura Madson from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. Laura describes her process for selecting her doctoral specialty area by first determining what areas not to pursue. She also describes collaboration with the outcome perhaps confusing (L. Madson & L. Madson). Laura's passion and expertise clearly lie in the realm of team-based learning, and she describes the start-up hurdles for faculty and long-term benefits for students; she is a powerful advocate for TBL.
In this episode Garth interviews Lindsay Masland from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. This conversation is a tour de force about the philosophy of teaching. Lindsay describes how a listserv post sparked a research project, why low teaching evaluation scores can be valuable data, and why she describes herself as learning-centered. As an educational psychologist, Lindsay has thought deeply about her teaching practices, and it shows; she is an innovative SoTL researcher, without even knowing it.
In Part II of Explain Me, William Powhida and Paddy Johnson discuss the difference between relational aesthetics and social practice, the whims of the auction market and the perilous affect it can have on artist careers, and Doug Aitken's train wreck of a show at 303 Gallery along with a handful of truly remarkable shows. Those shows listed below. Â
Doug Aitken at 303.Â
Painted in Mexico 1700-1790 at The Met
Huma Bhabha at the Met
A Luta Continua The Sylvio Perlstein Collection
Mel Chin at the Queens Museum
OE2018
Jacolby Satterwhite at Gavin Brown
On Human Limits at Present Company
Ander Mikalson
*Plus we throw Dan Colen under the bus.Â
In this episode we discuss how the Frieze Art Fair's failing air conditioning units won't help global warming, sales strategies for emerging artists, and galleries that have come and gone.Â
In this episode Garth interviews Jon Grahe from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. During this chat, Jon talks about how his disappointment in the direction of the discipline stimulated new, generative research methods. He is incredibly insightful about why students struggle with statistics and research methods; listen to him describe why he believed he had to fix science, hear about the details of his Crisis Schmeisis tour, why he never assigns homework, his love of music, and so much more.
In this episode Garth interviews Karen Brakke from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. Although many grew up with Jane Goodall as our hero, Karen pursued this passion and worked with apes, chimpanzees, and bonobos to understand language and communication. Karen's leadership skills include chairing her department at Spelman as well as serving as President of the Southeastern Psychological Association. Her generosity is amazing and her talents run deep; this conversation only scratches the surface.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Drew Christopher from Albion College in Albion, MI. As an undergraduate, Drew majored in economics and finance; to learn how he became interested in psychology, you will have to listen (it's a good story). Drew generously shares his journal expertise from 10+ years of service as Editor of Teaching of Psychology, as well as telling stories about graduate school collaborations, how he became involved in STP, his undergraduate statistics textbook, and more.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Barney Beins from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Barney's career has taken so many interesting twists and turns that it is difficult to discuss everything in an hour. The main theme that emerges in our conversation together is Barney's leadership in many organizations over the course of his career, including in the APA Education Directorate, as STP President, APA Council Representative, in Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology, and so much more.
We hope you will listen to this short sidebar from Eric at the PsychSessions podcast about the Help Helped Me initiative underway through Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Noland White from Georgia College & State University. It's refreshing to hear the role that assessment plays in Noland's day-to-day practices -- for his students and for his own continuous improvement. Learn how providing detailed, honest feedback and an unplanned taxi ride to the airport led to the opportunity to become part of Ciccarelli and White. Noland is indeed a Southern gentleman, and hear him talk about finding his tribe, work-life balance, and much more.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Beth Morling from the University of Delaware. Beth's story has intriguing twists and turns, such as starting college as a religion major but graduating as a psychology major, putting off Research Methods until her senior year but eventually authoring a Research Methods text, not really interested in writing a book, but after writing a detailed review for a publisher, discovering that she loves the writing process. And, Beth offers academics tips on how to say 'no.'
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Danae Hudson and Brooke Whisenhunt from Missouri State University. Meeting in graduate school, Brooke and Danae become quick friends who land in the same academic department, and launch into a redesign of the introductory psychology course. Being good psychological scientists using evidence-based practices, this leads them to an exciting introductory psychology digital-first publishing project set to launch soon. In the end, it really is all about relationships.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Charles Brewer from Furman University in South Carolina (with guest host John Batson). Charles' contributions to the teaching of psychology are prodigious, as a John B. Watson scholar, 12 years as editor of the journal Teaching of Psychology, in the room at the very beginning of the AP Psychology Reading, participation on APA Boards and Council, and much more. This episode was sponsored in part by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP): teachpsych.org.
For a generation of psychology faculty, the name of Charles Brewer has been synonymous with the teaching of psychology. After completing work for the Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas, Charles taught briefly at Elmira College and The College of Wooster, before joining the faculty of Furman University in 1967. He has been at Furman ever since, and is now Professor Emeritus there. Charles hit the ground running as a teacher, receiving the first Furman Meritorious Teaching Award in 1969, and a few years later becoming president of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. Charles became a pre-eminent authority on the life and work of John Broadus Watson (an 1899 graduate of Furman), and his 12-year term as editor of the Teaching of Psychology journal established him as both mentor and demanding critic for his colleagues in their writing efforts. He loved to demand “felicity of expression,” and teachers whose writing was subject to Charles’s editing sometimes said their work had been “Brewerized.” Charles’s contributions to teaching have received recognition in various ways, including establishment of the American Psychological Foundation Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching Award, and dedication of the Charles & Marjorie Brewer Reading Room at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology at the University of Akron. Among his favorite accomplishments over the years, Charles has often mentioned his role as one of the charter faculty consultants for the Advanced Placement Psychology Program, and his selection as an all-state basketball player during his high school days in Arkansas. We owe our thanks to Eric Landrum and Garth Neufeld for their efforts to produce this interview and for recording Charles’s thoughts in his own words. Ken Keith STP Past-President March 2018
In this episode of Spring Break we discuss the fairs in general and where Spring Break fits in, themes, trends, the over all quality of the art, and a few pieces that stuck out for their overall failure. We also asked four participants to give us their elevator pitches for the show. Those guests included: Lynn Sullivan and Dominic Nurre's exhibition "Ours", (artists anonymous), Kyle Hittmeier and Amanda Nedham curated "The Last Equestrian Portrait" (a group show), Kumasi J Barnett "Stop it Whiteman: You're Wrecking the World"  curated by Jac Lahav, and Mark Joshua Epstein and Will Hutnick present "The Songs Make a Space" by the late composer Michael Friedman.Â
All images and credits will appear on Art F City. Â
Correction: In this episode we incorrectly identified a series of protest signs titled "You'll Never Know We Were Here"
as the work of Sarah Walko. The piece was done by Fernando Orellana.
Please enjoy this short sidebar from us at the PsychSessions podcast about the Teaching Introductory Psychology, Northwest conference -- learn about this inexpensive yet invaluable one-day professional development opportunity occurring April 2018.
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Bill McKeachie from the University of Michigan. Bill is a legendary figure in the teaching of psychology, former APA President, introductory psychology textbook author, well-connected (friends with Fred Skinner, Abe Maslow), softball player, and so much more.  The recording of this episode was sponsored in part by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP); learn more at teachpsych.org. We are grateful to Jane Halonen for helping to arrange the interview, and to Bill's sister Linda Dicks and Bill's niece Lisa Danielson for being so supportive of our efforts.
Wilbert J. (Bill) McKeachie, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Michigan, is an iconic teacher of psychology. From the time he completed his Ph.D. at Michigan in 1949, until his retirement at age 85, Bill was fully engaged in teaching: encouraging graduate students and colleagues, developing materials to advance pedagogy, and influencing organizations in support of teaching. From its publication in 1950, his Teaching Tips has remained in print through 14 editions (now with co-author Marilla Svinicki), helping countless faculty in many disciplines to improve their teaching.
For more than six decades, Bill has been friend to all, from the most famous luminaries—the likes of Skinner, Likert, and Maslow—to beginning students. Along the way his colleagues elected Bill to many leadership positions. He has served as president of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Foundation, and the American Association of Higher Education; and STP established the Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award to honor his contributions to the teaching of psychology.
Yet for all the notoriety his career has brought, Bill McKeachie has remained a model of humility, decency, and humanity. And, as an avid softball player over the years, Bill has often proudly noted that the most significant accomplishment of his APA presidential year (1976) was the fact that he pitched three no-hitters that year. We are grateful to Eric Landrum and Garth Neufeld for their efforts to preserve Bill’s voice for posterity, and I hope you will enjoy listening to this conversation with one of our greatest teachers.
Ken Keith
STP Past-President
March 2018
Back in January, William Powhida and I recorded an episode of Explain Me on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new admission policy. Earlier that month, the museum known for housing some of the world's greatest treasures announced its admission price would no longer remain "pay-as-you-wish". As of March 1st, their suggested admission, $25 will become mandatory for anyone living outside of New York State. Children under 12 get in for free.
Given that there's less than two weeks until this policy change goes into affect, we thought it might be a good time to release our discussion and revisit the debate. Because what came out of the debate, was not a picture of an institution starving for more funds, but wealthy museum with a board and President ideologically opposed to the free admission policy. Learning this changed my position, which was one initially in support of a change the museum described as an absolute necessity, to boycotting the museum for the month of March. While the admission increase doesn't affect my cost of admission, it affects that of my family and friends from out of town. It is also entirely out of step with generosity of creative spirit that brought me to this city in the first place.
Over the course of the podcast, William and I discuss a large number of articles and the conclusions drawn by the authors. We go through the points rather quickly, so for those who want them at your finger tips, I've included them below.
Data People
These are thoughts by people we describe as "data driven".
Grey Matter's Tim Schneider. Cites studies that claim cost is a secondary factor to why people visit museums. People cite lack of time and lack of transportation as major factors. Adds the caveat that structural discrimination may account for some of these factors.
Colleen Dilen Schneider. The original blogger who sourced studies that claim cost is a secondary factor to why people visit museums. Expect a treasure trove of studies, over use of bolding and zero caveating. Read at your own risk.
Blogs
Hrag Vartanian interviews Met president Daniel Weiss for Hyperallergic. There's a lot in here, but we discuss the following points:
- Vartanian notes the museum's well-known $40 million deficit in the intro.
- Weiss says asking David Koch to pay for the Met's admissions would be inappropriate morally because the wealthy already support 75% of their budget and their current admissions is "failing".
- Claims a dramatic increase in visitors.
- Says there has been 71 percent decline in what visitors pay.
- Says the museum has close to a billion in endowments reserved for operations.
Felix Salmon at Cause and Effect. Looks at the Met's annual reports and finds that Weiss overstates the Met's visitor numbers (which increased by 11.5 % thanks to the Met Breuer opening), and misleads the public about admissions revenue, which has actually increased by 13 %. Concludes that admissions isn't the reason the museum has the deficit. Also, notes that the Met's endowment has risen $170 million a year through investments, of which, over $100 million a year can be used for anything they want. Concludes that the Met won't suffer by making $10 million a year less because they are maintaining their "pay-as-you-wish" policy.
Petitions
The Met Should Remain Free For All.
Main Stream Media
Jillian Steinhauer for CNN The Met Needs to Live Up To Its History and Its Public
Robin Pogrebin for The New York Times reports that Weiss cites the city's plans to reduce the Met's funding as one rationale for the change.
Holland Cotter at New York Times. New York residents would have to prove their residency by "carding" procedures, which he doesn't like because "it potentially discriminates against a population of residents who either don’t have legal identification or are reluctant to show the identification they have."
Roberta Smith at The New York Times. Rebukes the position that because other museums charge they should too, saying "Actually it should be just the opposite. Pay as you wish is a principle that should be upheld and defended, a point of great pride. The city should be equally proud of it. No one else has this, although they should. It indicates a kind of attitude, like having the Statue of Liberty in our harbor. It is, symbolically speaking, a beacon."
In this episode Garth interviews Melissa Beers from the Ohio State University. It's clear from this interview that Missy does not do anything "half" -- she's all-Ohio, all-Ohio State, all-psychology, completely dedicated to her graduate students' development as student-centered teachers, she's all about assessment, and that she completely embraces her dream job which is all about teaching.
In this episode Garth interviews Bridgette Martin Hard from Duke University in North Carolina. In a delightful interview, Bridgette discusses the craft of teaching, the importance of storytelling and narrative, the advantages of her theater and improv training, how teaching conferences transform teachers in isolation into teachers in collaboration, pays homage to many mentors (including Charles Brewer), and more.
In this episode Eric interviews Dan Corts from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. Dan is truly a modern-day Renaissance man, including his diverse interests as an undergraduate student to understanding and appreciating the importance of mentoring to playing a key role in Psi Chi (the International Honor Society in Psychology) to being a successful introductory psychology textbook author and his curiosity as a world traveler.Â
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Ken Keith from the University of San Diego. Recorded at the Annual Conference on Teaching, Ken was, as always, a true gentleman -- whether talking about his own educational choices, his inability to accept a compliment, special friendships and the grammar police, and still to this day embodying his 'aw shucks' Iowa farm boy mentality.
On this episode of Explain Me we discuss a disastrous curator conference at SVA titled "Curatorial Activism and the Politics of Shock", the Miami art fairs, and three shows— "Talon Rouge: Six Mexican Artists Revisit JosĂ© Juan Tablada and His New York Circle" at PROXYCO, "Johnny Abrahams: Threnody" at The Hole and "Molly Zuckerman-Hartung: Learning Artist" and "Maryam Hoseini Of Strangers and Parrots" at Rachel Uffner.Â
In this episode Eric interviews Regan Gurung from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. In this whirlwind interview -- from a Bombay childhood to Carleton College to the importance of reunion planning to contributing to 'tend and befriend' to service to the discipline (including introductory psychology), it's clear that Regan has more stories to tell.
Please enjoy this short sidebar from us at the PsychSessions podcast about Shared Space For All -- it's an incredible story, and well worth the listen.
In this episode Eric interviews Ryan Martin from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Ryan is much more than a nationally-known anger researcher, as he is an incredibly energetic and innovative maker -- whether that be a blog, his own podcast, a now-classic "Happy" video, and even a departmental app built from scratch.
In this episode Garth interviews Susan Nolan from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Â From a one-way ticket to Paris to a co-author blind date to beneficial unpaid internships, Susan is a gifted and engaging storyteller and the U.S. expert on the Bologna Process and EuroPsy with regard to teaching.
In this episode, Garth interviews Randy Ernst from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. Â Randy is a man of many careers -- a graduate school career involving terrible, unethical treatment, a prolific and influential career teaching high school psychology, and a substantive, generative research career collaborating with a world-class researcher.
In this episode of Explain Me William Powhida and Paddy Johnson talk about the 450 million dollar Leonardo Da Vinci of disputed authenticity and the Boyle Heights activists who follow artist Laura Owen's from L.A. to New York to protest her non-profit 365 Mission while she visited The Whitney. Activists believe the presence of her gallery will lead to displacement. Additionally, we discuss the following exhibitions:
Tiger Strikes Asteroid: Didier William, "We Will Win"
The Museum of Human Achievement (in Austin TX)
Five Miles: Nicholas Cueva, "The People Games Play"
Trestle Projects: Tracing Trajectories/Selections from the Hoggard/Wagner Collection
Microscope Gallery: Anita Thacher, “Anteroom”
Signal Gallery: Rachel Rossin, "Peak Performance"
Present Company: Myeongsoo Kim and Jessie Rose Vala, "Dusk to Dust"
Denny Gallery: Future Retrieval, Permenant Spectacle
Derek Eller Gallery: Whiting Tennis
In this episode Garth interviews Elizabeth Yost-Hammer from Xavier University in New Orleans, LA. From an Alabama dirt road to world class educator, listen to Liz tell stories about travel, birthdays, first gen college students, the AP Psychology community and the first acorn skit ever, and more.
In this episode Garth interviews Kristin Whitlock from Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah. Kristin chairs the APA committee Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS); what is so delightful about this interview is that Kristin is an influential leader in the teaching of psychology yet is completely humble about her role.
In this episode Garth interviews Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida. Jane is a true legend in the teaching of psychology, and their conversation just begins to scratch the surface of the mastery and magic of Jane's teaching talents.
Have you ever wanted a "do-over?" This brief introductory episode was actually recorded about 12 episodes into the PsychSessions series. Our original first attempt was purposely buried in an undisclosed location; please enjoy the do-over.
Three shows. Three reviews. The Trevor Paglen exhibition at Metro Pictures is creepy as fuck. We take issue with New York Magazine critic Jerry Saltz's review on the subject. Ellie Ga at Bureau sensitively touches on the horror of the Syrian refugee crisis. Omer Fast at James Cohen produces some powerful videos about the role of the artist in times of crisis, but they are overshadowed by protestors. They believe his decision to transform the front of the gallery into a waiting room in a Chinese bus station amounts to yellowface. Our thoughts on this and just about everything else.Â
This week on Explain Me William Powhida and Paddy Johnson chat with Los Angeles Times staff writer Carolina Miranda about David Geffen's $150 million donation to LACMA and the questions surrounding the gift. Will he bequeath his collection to the museum? Later, we discuss the recent gentrification wars in Boyle Heights, a rather strange description of the non-profit 365 Mission and solicit Miranda's advice on must-see LA shows!
In this episode Garth interviews David Myers from Hope College in Michigan. It's inspiring to hear about the humble beginnings that lead to a best-selling introductory psychology textbook dynasty, and so much more.
In this episode Garth interviews Sue Frantz from Highline College in Washington (state). Â It's lovely to listen to a discussion with great friends, and the personal connection is clear throughout the interview.
In this podcast Garth interviews Stephen Chew from Samford University in Alabama. Â Listen for the fascinating backstory of Steve's video series, which has collectively had more than 1 million views.
The primary objective of this podcast is to conduct interviews with teachers of psychology, and often our interviews involve origin stories. In this early podcast, Garth and Eric discuss their own origin stories in case this might be of interest to the listener.
The inaugural episode of Explain Me, an art podcast with critic Paddy Johnson and artist William Powhida! A round of woos and hoos please! Explain Me looks at politics, money and the moral of responsibility of artists working in the art world.
In this episode, we discuss Documenta's massive overspending and near bankrupcy, the closure of Bruce High Quality Foundation University, and a new development along the 7 line describing itself as New York's best installation. We also talk about a few shows we've seen recently in Chelsea, Kara Walker at Sikkema Jenkins, Christian Marclay at Paula Cooper, Tom Friedman at Lurhing Augustine, Franklin Evans at Ameringer | McEnery | Yohe, Maya Lin at Pace, Robert Motherwell at Paul Kasmin, and Celeste Dupuy Spencer at Marlborough Gallery. Expect opinions.Â