Supporting Teaching, Learning, and Technology in the College of Letters and Science
As the school year begins, Jonathan Klein and Molly Harris talk with Professor Greg Downey. From building trust to intervening with care, Greg shares practical strategies for setting students up for success.
We get ready for Season 3 of the L&S Exchange by talking with Shirin Malekpour, Associate Dean for Teaching & Learning in the College of Letters & Science. We share highlights from upcoming episodes.
The College of Letters & Science values inclusive, productive, and respectful classroom communities. This page offers insights from our L&S colleagues on managing challenging discussions, addressing sensitive topics, and creating spaces where all students feel valued and heard. From acknowledging major events that impact students’ lives to setting ground rules for civil discourse, these excerpts …
L&S Exchange Producers David, Molly, and Laura reflect on the successes and challenges of producing a podcast and share what they’ve learned from guests about inclusive teaching. Listen for takeaways for your own teaching and outreach!
In the second part of our series with TA Award Winners, we talk with Lucas Wiscons. He shares how the theory of “decentering” has helped him create an inclusive, engaging, and innovative classroom.
We feature two Campus-Wide TA Award Winners, Haley Johnson and Patricia Chan, for a roundtable discussion. They discuss the joys of teaching and give advice to new TAs and faculty leading teaching teams.
In the second episode of our miniseries on coaching, Molly Harris talks with Gary White of UW Volleyball about fostering resilience, setting goals, and giving feedback for individual and team growth.
In the first episode of our miniseries on coaching and teaching, David Macasaet talks with Coach Jon Reader of UW-Madison Wrestling about the inclusive experience of communally conquering a challenge.
We wrap up 2023 with a thank you to all our guests, supporters, and listeners. And we tease our upcoming limited series. Listen now to find out what’s up next in 2024!
Sam Pazicni shares how his background in music performance and the Science Practices from the Next Generation Science Standards have influenced his approach to creating authentic, equitable assessment.
In this episode, we talk with Cindy I-Fen Cheng, who shares how her teaching practice has evolved to better account for her own well-being and positionality.
Emily Hall and Angela Zito share insights into crafting inclusive writing assignments, fostering belonging through writing, and teaching writing in the age of AI.