Episode 25: Navigating the Hidden Curriculum
To close the year, Molly Harris sits down with Lyn Macgregor of Sociology. They explore a resource that Lyn and her colleagues created to help instructors uncover the hidden curriculum for students.
December 16, 2024
Episode 24: Mentorship Among Instructors: Supporting General Chemistry Teaching Assistants
In this episode, we talk with Léa Gustin and Claire Lundberg to explore what it takes to teach one of the largest courses on UW-Madison’s campus: General Chemistry.
October 31, 2024
Episode 23: Managing Large Teaching Teams with Sarah Jedd
In this episode, Laura Schmidli sits down with Sarah Jedd, who shares the joys of managing a large teaching team. They talk about ethical education and community-building in Comm Arts 100.
September 19, 2024
Episode 22: Building a Reservoir of Trust: Early Semester Tips with Greg Downey
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.
August 9, 2024
Episode 21: Bonus! Season 3 Preview
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.
August 2, 2024
Episode 20: Behind the Podcast
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!
July 2, 2024
Episode 19: Roundtable with TA Award Winners: Part II
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.
June 6, 2024
Episode 18: Roundtable with L&S TA Award Winners: Part 1
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.
May 8, 2024
Episode 17: Tell Me More! Pilot
This mini episode features two real-world questions from L&S instructors. We discuss a practical tool for scheduling office hours on demand and a recommendation for weekly assignments in Canvas.
March 27, 2024
Episode 16: Preparing for Adversity and Building Resilience with Coach Gary White
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.
February 29, 2024
Episode 15: Building Community through Shared Adversity with Coach Jon Reader
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.
January 25, 2024Episode 14: Bonus! Wrap-Up and Teaser
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!
December 26, 2023
Episode 13: Authentic Science Assessment: Striking a New Note
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.
December 4, 2023
Episode 12: Community and Relationships in Learning
In this episode, Laura Schmidli speaks with Dr. Janet Batzli about inclusive practices in Biocore, experiential learning, student leadership and mentoring, threshold concepts, and ways of knowing within a discipline.
October 25, 2023
Episode 11: Perspectives on the Total Classroom
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.
September 28, 2023
Episode 10: The First Day of Class
We get ready for the first day of Fall semester with three L&S instructors, who share how they prepare for the first class and create an inclusive classroom atmosphere.
August 15, 2023
Episode 9: Writing Across the Curriculum in the Age of AI
Emily Hall and Angela Zito share insights into crafting inclusive writing assignments, fostering belonging through writing, and teaching writing in the age of AI.
July 18, 2023Bonus! Episode 8: Season Recap and Fall Preview!
In this bonus episode, we reflect on where we’ve been so far, share episode highlights, and preview what’s to come on the L&S Exchange Podcast.
June 29, 2023
Episode 7: The Purpose of the College Classroom
John Zumbrunnen, Professor of Political Science and Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning at UW-Madison, talks about how meaningful learning experiences are grounded in authentic relationships with students. He provides practical guidance about how to balance the constitutional principle of free speech with the goals and priorities of the classroom.
May 26, 2023
Episode 6: Education as a Practice of Freedom: Inclusive Classroom Conversations
In this episode, Professor Christy Clark-Pujara shares proactive steps that instructors can take to create an inclusive classroom atmosphere, as well as tips for facilitating discussions on challenging topics.
April 27, 2023
Bonus! Episode 5: Extended Interview with Tony Chambers
This bonus episode features an extended interview with Dr. Tony Chambers, who shares challenges and opportunities for instructors looking to foster a sense of belonging in their classrooms.
April 13, 2023
Episode 4: Generosity, Challenge, and Inclusive Teaching
Jonathan Klein, Director of the L&S IDC, sits down with Lori Lopez, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, to discuss the principles of inclusive pedagogy and personal approaches to teaching.
March 29, 2023
Bonus! Episode 3: Extended Interview with John Dunne
This bonus episode includes an extended conversation with John D. Dunne, Distinguished Professor of Contemplative Humanities in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures.
March 15, 2023Episode 2: Just Be Where Your Feet Are: Student Belonging and Flourishing on Campus
In this episode, we explore the connection between belonging, student wellbeing, and inclusive teaching with John Dunne and Tony Chambers.
February 24, 2023
Episode 1: Challenge Your Students and Meet Them Halfway
In our first episode, Eric Wilcots is interviewed by Shirin Malekpour. They discuss the diverse student body at UW-Madison and adopting inclusive teaching principles to ensure student success.
January 18, 2023
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