PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum
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The 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) and 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 can submit questions about teaching and learning, and Marianne interviews experts and posts short features with the question and answer together. These features are often thematically grouped, such as information about using learning science to improve psychology instruction or various aspects of improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in your course.
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NotAwfulData: S01_E03: Discerning sippers or just like their liquor? Using BeerAdvocate.com data, explore the linear relationship between beer rating and beer alchohol by volume
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
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E198: The amazing and disappearing history of psychology: A conversation with Barney Beins, Sue Frantz, Ken Keith, and Garth Neufeld
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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NotAwfulData: S01_E02: Using data to understand music: How the Exportify website can create rich data about your favorite songs
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 -
NotAwfulData: S01_E01: Horrific, but not awful: Horror movie data that will engage you intro stats students
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/ -
E197: Jon Westfall: Navigating Academic Waters: Insights on Faculty Roles and Challenges
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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E196: Kody Manke-Miller: Navigating Paths: The Impact of Mentorship in Higher Education
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.
Note: Descript AI generated the title and portions of the show notes.