Best About Evidencebased Teaching Podcasts (2025)

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AI vs Human Intelligence: Who Wins and Who Loses in the Future of Education? 1:07:51

10d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Are we entering an age of Artificial Intelligence… or Human Stupidity? In this provocative recording, Dr. Luke Rowe takes us on a tour of the most pressing questions in education today. With clarity and balance, he explores how AI is not just transforming how we teach—but threatening how we think. AI poses both risks for stupidity and opportunities…

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Understanding Intelligence (Part 2 of 2): Expert vs. Google Notebook LM 58:15

4M ago58:15

58:15

In this episode (Part 2 of 2), we dive even deeper into the science of intelligence and how Google's Notebook LM measures up. Dr. Luke Rowe continues to put Google's Notebook LM podcast feature to the test, exploring cutting-edge research on how intelligence develops, changes, and can be nurtured throughout life. From the genetics of intelligence t…

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Understanding Intelligence (Part 1 of 2): Expert vs. Google Notebook LM 1:08:34

4M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

In this episode (Part 1 of 2), an intelligence expert puts Google's new Notebook LM podcast feature to the test. Join Dr. Luke Rowe, as we listen to a podcast on the topic of intelligence that was generated by Google's Gemini LLM via Notebook LM. Can we trust AI to give us an accurate account of human (and non-human) intelligence? Where does AI go …

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7 Hidden Cognitive Biases Sabotaging Your Learning—and How to Stop Them! (MASTERCLASS) 1:12:32

5M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Are you really learning as effectively as you think, or are hidden mental shortcuts holding you back? This episode involves a 'Masterclass' in which we unpack the world of cognitive biases and mental bottlenecks in learning—those subtle psychological tendencies that skew how we perceive, absorb, and evaluate information. What You’ll Learn: • Spot Y…

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The Ultimate Guide to Learning Anything Better – Life-Changing Tips for Mastery (Book Summary) 20:14

6M ago20:14

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The Ultimate Guide to Learning Anything Better - with Scott H. Young's "Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery" (Book Summary and Review; see original YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/w63A7WvR9bo?si=_4VKhP7YY7qTSyh0) In this episode of Powerful Learning, we take a look at some of the biggest insights from Scott H. Young's transformative …

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Why We Remember by Charan Ranganath | The Science of Memory Explained! (Book Summary) 35:46

7M ago35:46

35:46

Ever wondered why we forget more than we remember? Why do memories with personal meaning tend to stick? Are memories more about the past, the present, or the future? In Professor Charan Ranganath’s groundbreaking book, Why We Remember, these secrets are uncovered as we discover how our brains shape our memories to help us navigate the world. In thi…

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5 Proven Study Tips to Ace Your Exams and Get into College (Backed by Science) | EXTRA EVIDENCE EDITION 1:08:43

8M ago1:08:43

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🎓 5 Proven Study Tips to Ace Your Exams and Get into College (Backed by Science) | EXTRA EVIDENCE EDITION with Learning Scientist and University Lecturer, Dr. Luke Rowe. This is the 'extended edition' with extra discussion of the scientific evidence in support of the 5 study tips. If you'd prefer to skip this extended edition and go straight to the…

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Mastering Metacognition: Learn How to Learn and Become Your Own Teacher (Part 3 of 3: Elevating Learner Success Series) 57:13

8M ago57:13

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In this episode, we explore the powerful role of metacognition in learning and education. Metacognition, or "monitoring and regulating our thought processes," is a critical skill that helps students become more aware of their learning processes, enabling them to self-regulate, improve performance, and ultimately become independent learners. This ep…

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5 Scientifically Proven Study Tips to Ace Your Exams and Get Into College with Dr. Luke Rowe (Abridged Version) 31:46

8M ago31:46

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🎓 5 Scientifically Proven Study Tips for Success, Ace Your Exams, and Get Into College with Dr. Luke Rowe 🎓 This is an abridged version of the episode and the discussion about the scientific literature in support of these study tips has been edited out. If you'd like to hear the extended version, see the previously published epside. Unlock your ful…

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Make It Stick (A Book Review) 17:38

8M ago17:38

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Unlock the secrets to powerful learning with our deep dive into ‘Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning’, by by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel. In this book review, we discover how to transform your study habits with these 5 evidence-based strategies: 1. Retrieval Practice: Move beyond rereading and embrace activ…

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Rethinking How We Learn (Part 1 of 3: Elevating Learner Success Series) 47:40

8M ago47:40

47:40

Rethinking How We Learn: The Power of Deep and Meaningful Learning Join me on another learning adventure by rethinking how we learn. We'll investigate some extremely powerful theories and techniques about the brain and the science of learning. Discover Friston's Bayesian Brain, Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning, and Craik and Lockhart's Levels of Proce…

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Level Up Your Learning with Luke Rowe's R.I.D.E Model of Powerful Practice (Part 2 of 3: Elevating Learner Success Series) 1:04:55

8M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Level-up your learning and unlock your expertise with Luke's R.I.D.E Model of Powerful Practice to help you master ANYTHING! (Part 2 of 3) This video is the second part of a 3-part Learning and Teaching seminar series at the Australian Catholic University (Part 2 of 3): The Elevating Learning Seminar Series, presented by Dr Luke Rowe. It was origin…

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Mastering Influence: Brain-Based Strategies for Impactful Learning 31:16

11M ago31:16

31:16

Mastering Influence: Brain-Based Strategies for Impactful Learning Welcome to the "Powerful Learning Podcast"! 🌟 In this episode, I summarize some big ideas from the book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick by Dr. Jared Cooney-Horvath. This book is a treasure trove of practical tips and scienti…

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Series 2. Episode 17. Study Smarter, Not Harder, with Professor Sean Kang 1:24:38

1y ago1:24:38

1:24:38

In this evidence-rich episode we are joined by our guest, A/Professor Sean Kang, as we explore scientifically proven principles of practice to supercharge your learning journey. Sean is a cognitive psychologist whose research focuses on applying the cognitive science of human learning and memory towards improving instructional practice. He has writ…

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Series 2. Episode 16. Education and Human Flourishing, with Dr. Kylie Trask-Kerr 1:19:04

1+ y ago1:19:04

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What's the purpose of education? Could it have something to do with human flourishing? In this episode, we invite guest and human flourishing expert, Dr. Kylie Trask-Kerr, to explore the topic of human flourishing in various educational contexts, including at the level of individuals, classrooms, schools, and broader communities. Kylie is an experi…

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Grades Do Harm! And Who Are They For Anyway? with Jesse Stommel 1:11:08

1+ y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Grades demotivate student learning. That is a problem. Faculty also often spend significant amounts of time grading. Another problem. So, if we know grading demotivates learning and we are spending lots of our time grading, are we working against ourselves? Are we working against the goals of our courses? Isn’t our goal to motivate students to lear…

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Series 2. Episode 15 (extended). What Makes a Quality Teacher with Dr. Mike Witter (extended version) 1:42:35

1+ y ago1:42:35

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EXTENDED VERSION This is an extended version of episode 14, with Dr. Mike Witter. It's been provided to support those of you who would like to take a deeper dive into the notion of 'teacher quality'. Some additional topics that we discuss on this extended version include: Teacher-performance pay Professional Learning and Development to Improve Teac…

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Series 2. Episode 14. What Makes a Quality Teacher with Dr. Mike Witter 1:13:01

1+ y ago1:13:01

1:13:01

What does it mean to be a good teacher? This is a multifaceted concept that has been the subject of research for over a century. While we've made significant progress, there are still many questions that remain unanswered about the purpose of education, the distinction between teacher quality and quality teaching, how to measure effective teaching,…

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Inclusive Excellence: Content Is Not Enough! 1:14:53

1+ y ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Content isn’t enough! The classroom environment that you create can foster learning or impede learning. If you really are here for all of your students, and I think you are, then it is critical to ensure that the environment you provide is one the fosters learning for all students. In this episode Dr. Oscar Fernandez discusses Inclusive Excellence …

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Series 2. Episode 13. Dynamic Discourse for Deep Learning with Dr. Sophie Specjal 1:09:50

2y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

How much classroom discussion involves the teacher talking compared to their students? For most teachers, the reality is sobering: the typical teacher spends far more time talking and asking questions than their students and this is often detrimental to learning and engagement. Sadly, research even suggests that some students can go through an enti…

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Series 2. Episode 12. Three Misconceptions About Feedback in Education with Luke Rowe, Ph.D. 37:32

2y ago37:32

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Have you ever heard of the ‘feedback sandwich’? What about the idea that the best feedback is often given immediately after performance and without delay? And if feedback is simply a transfer of information from one person to another, then why does the research suggest that feedback given is often vastly different from feedback received? In this ep…

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Series 2. Episode 11. The Foundations of Effective Feedback with Dr. Luke Rowe 29:29

2y ago29:29

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What do we mean by the term ‘Feedback’ – is it really just as simple as giving a student information about their performance? Or is there more to it? And what are some of the models and strategies that underpin high-impact feedback in various educational settings? In today’s podcast, I’ll attempt to tackle some of these tricky questions by standing…

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The Syllabus Lives: Known, Needed & Cared For with Matthew Cheney 43:42

2y ago43:42

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A huge amount of information must be provided to students at the outset of every course. Enter the SYLLABUS! A universal one-way communication tool that can set the tone for your course and for your relationship with your students. It defines the rules of engagement - the struggle for power between student and faculty. In this episode we talk about…

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Alternative Grading: Working With Students, Not Against Them with David Clark and Robert Talbert 1:16:00

2y ago1:16:00

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By Steven Robinow

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Peer Mentoring’s Long Term Impact: Time for National Implementation? 1:16:21

2y ago1:16:21

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For decades, the United States has been trying to increase the number of STEM professionals from underrepresented groups - with limited success. Retention and persistence at the undergraduate level, and advancement to graduate degrees continue to be problematic areas. In this episode we talk with Dr. Nilanjana Dasgupta about her fascinating long-te…

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Ungrading in Practice: No Going Back with Dr. Sue Steiner 57:55

2y ago57:55

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UNGRADING! You might already implement some form of UNGRADING but it is more likely that you don’t. Perhaps you heard of UNGRADING and dismissed it, or thought about it but decided it wasn’t the right time, or decided it wasn’t right for you or your students, or thought the whole idea was insane, or perhaps you don’t know anything about UNGRADING a…

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Learning vs. Feelings of Learning: Paradox Tested 50:39

2+ y ago50:39

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OLD NEWS: A 2014 meta-analysis by Scott Freeman and colleagues of 225 peer-reviewed studies concluded that students taught in an active learning environment significantly outperform peers taught using more traditional formats. CURRENT STATUS: Most colleges and universities are still a long way from full adoption of these practices. The reasons are …

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Series 2. Episode 9. Reimagining Student Engagement with Dr. Amy Berry 1:04:13

2+ y ago1:04:13

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What does it mean to be engaged in your learning? When superficially understood, engagement refers to the level of involvement and participation that students have in their own learning process. But that’s an impoverished view of engagement. In today’s podcast, we’re going to take our understanding of student engagement to the next level with my gu…

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Series 2. Episode 10. Creativity in the Classroom with Prof. John Munro 1:10:23

2+ y ago1:10:23

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Do schools really “kill creativity”? (a claim famously made by the late Sir Ken Robinson). Does a tightly structured curriculum stifle creative potential among some students while rewarding a conformist mentality among others? How can we best foster and nurture creativity in schools whilst maintaining academic excellence? In today’s podcast, I’ll b…

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Inclusify Your Teaching: Learning is for Everyone with Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy 1:12:49

2+ y ago1:12:49

1:12:49

In higher education our introductory classes are more diverse than ever. That’s great! Our graduating classes? Less diverse. That’s bad! Faculty play a critical role in this loss of diversity and therefore have a responsibility to address the issue. In this episode, Dr. Viji Sathy and Dr. Kelly Hogan, authors of “Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for …

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Series 1. Episode 8. Multimodalities, Multiliteracies, and Digital Technologies with Prof. Kathy Mills 1:03:11

2+ y ago1:03:11

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iPads, podcasts, vodcasts, YouTube, interactive books, the metaverse, zoom, virtual and augmented reality, eBooks, laptops, social media, antiscocial media, creators, consumers, coding and maker spaces... Welcome to the 21st century classroom where students engage with text through multiple modalities that are fundamentally shifting the way we thin…

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Strangers in a Strange Land: How Black Students Succeed at a Primarily White Institution 1:11:44

2+ y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Higher education is recognizing the importance and value of diversity and inclusivity in our institutions, our classes, our majors, and in the workforce. Along with this recognition are efforts to increase the success and graduation rates of all students with particular attention to our historically excluded, minoritized, marginalized, and first ge…

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Connecting Classroom Inequities to Student Performance: EQUIP, a Tool for All? with Daniel Reinholz 1:01:54

2+ y ago1:01:54

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As researchers study the success of students in active classrooms, they expose new questions to ask, they generate new data to analyze. These data put classrooms implementing active learning practices under the microscope. In looking closely at the details of implementation, researchers are now uncovering evidence of practices resulting in inequiti…

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Series 1. Episode 7. Feedback in the Wild with Dr. Luke Mandouit 57:11

2+ y ago57:11

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Feedback is one of the most widely-used and regularly deployed strategies in the toolkit of educators. And rightfully so. Much of the research points to the fact that feedback can be extremely powerful at improving student learning. Yet did you know that major reviews of the scholarly literature on feedback suggest that up to one-third of all appro…

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Series 1. Episode 6. Health and Wellbeing in Schools with Associate Professor Jon Quach 1:08:25

2+ y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

How important is the notion of ‘health and wellbeing’ in schools? Should schools simply 'stay in their lanes' and avoid this topic altogether? Or should they play a pivotal role in the lives of learners in how they develop their health and wellbeing? And if you agree with the latter point, then to what extent should teachers be responsible for the …

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Teacher Noticing and the Generative Classroom with Dr. Tessa Andrews 1:12:14

2+ y ago1:12:14

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In this episode we parse the massive Active Learning Umbrella and discuss a particular type of active learning classroom, the generative classroom in which students generate their knowledge. Dr. Tessa Andrews (University of Georgia) discusses her research investigating how expert instructors think about, prepare and implement active learning in the…

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The Benefits of Diverse Role Models: The Scientist Spotlights Initiative with Jeff Schinske 59:09

2+ y ago59:09

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Who were your role models growing up? In particular, who were your role models that led you to your career in academia? I’m going to guess that most of your academic role models were teachers who look like you or might have similar backgrounds to you. Think about the power of that - seeing an inspirational teacher/educator/thinker/academic that has…

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Microaggressions: Language Matters with Colin Harrison 56:05

2+ y ago56:05

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In daily life, we seem inundated by negative talk and negative messaging. Open the newspaper, listen to talk radio, don’t even start me on social media! But our classrooms, our classrooms should be a sanctuaries, safe places to have civil, open discourse on contentious and non-contentious issues. Whew! That sounds like a slice of heaven, doesn’t it…

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Series 1. Episode 5. Visible Learning The Sequel - Interview with John Hattie Part 2 of 2 44:47

2+ y ago44:47

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In 2008 Professor John Hattie released his landmark publication, Visible Learning. This book synthesised research from over 800 meta-analyses representing findings from research involving millions of students and over 100 different influences on academic achievement. John’s book was widely celebrated for having built that elusive bridge between the…

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Series 1. Episode 4. Interview with John Hattie - Evidence-Based Teaching (Part 1 of 2) 47:32

2+ y ago47:32

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How do you know if you're an effective teacher? How do you interpret and evaluate evidence to inform your teaching practice? At least part of the answer to these questions must have something to do with the impact a teacher has on the learning of their students. But the next question of course is ‘How do we know that our students are learning?’ One…

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Instructor Talk Continues: Students Hear What You Say…. And They Remember! 51:37

3y ago51:37

51:37

In Episode 2 Dr. Kimberly Tanner introduced us to Instructor Talk, the non-content language used by instructors. In this episode, listen to a fascinating discussion with Drs. Ovid and Rice about the student perspective of instructor talk. How do students view instructor talk? What do students hear? What do students think? And interestingly, what do…

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Universal Design for Learning: Watch This Beauty Unfold with K. Behling and T. Tobin 43:33

3y ago43:33

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How can you best help ALL of your students learn when they are all different? They each have their own complex lives and life histories. Listen to Kirsten Behling and Thomas Tobin talk about bringing the principles of Universal Design for Architecture to the learning environment to help manage this seemingly intractable problem. Universal Design fo…

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Series 1. Episode 3. Evidence Based Teaching - Three Models of Evidence-Based Teaching 33:23

3y ago33:23

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Do you want to integrate ‘Evidence-Based Teaching’ into your practice? If so, where should you begin? What are some of the key steps and working 'models' that we can adopt to help integrate evidence-based teaching into our educational practice? In this podcast, we'll look into some of the key features of different models of evidence-based teaching …

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The Most Contentious Subject in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning with Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus 22:09

3y ago22:09

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Episode 16 is Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Jessamy Neuhaus. We discuss the importance of time for reflection, the practice of gratitude, and the challenges of student evaluations of teaching: the most contentious subject in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.By Steven Robinow

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Series 1. Episode 2. Evidence Based Teaching - The Research Practice Divide 39:40

3y ago39:40

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Why is it that there seems to be such a massive gap between research and practice when it comes to teaching and learning? It turns out that this is a highly complex question to answer. But that will not deter us from trying! So, for today’s podcast, we’ll look into some of the anecdotal and empirical claims about why the research-practice divide ex…

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Series 1. Episode 1. Evidence Based Teaching - The Context 28:16

3y ago28:16

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Have you ever wondered what is meant by the terms ‘Evidence-Based Teaching’? Why is it that evidence-based teaching has become such an important topic among circles of students, educators, and policy-makers? And what are some of the models and strategies that underpin evidence-based teaching? Well, in this series I’ll attempt to tackle some of thes…

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Introduction to the Powerful Learning Podcast 4:37

3y ago4:37

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Interested in discovering more about about the science of learning and evidence-based teaching? Look no further.... Welcome to the Powerful Learning Podcast! This episode provides you with a brief outline of things to come. Luke shares his mission and vision for the podcast and a bird's eye view of the research framework he'll be drawing upon when …

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The Research is Pretty Clear… with Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus 44:58

3y ago44:58

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“The Research is Pretty Clear that there is one thing and only one thing that across the board improves teaching. Do you know what that is, Steve?” This is the first episode of two part series with Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus, author of Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds who want to be effective teachers. published in 2019 by…

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Faculty Mindset: A Hidden Bias That Impacts Student Success 37:17

3y ago37:17

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Many faculty participate in professional development programs that promise increases student success and decreases in the opportunity gap. Programs that train faculty in evidence-based practices have reason to promise these outcomes. However, some faculty that go through these trainings implement theses practices, others don’t. What are the factors…

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Stress, Grades, and the American Way! Time for a Re-boot. 51:56

3y ago51:56

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The percentage of students on our campuses suffering from depression doubled from 2009 to 2019. Student suicides increased 50% over the same period. The pandemic probably hasn’t helped. Campuses nationwide are responding by increasing access to health care professionals and training staff and faculty to identify stressed students. However, most cam…

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