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Let's Talk Teaching

Join members of the Center's team and special guests in a discussion about teaching and professional development for instructors, staff, and graduate assistants at Illinois State. New episodes usually debut once or twice a month during each semester, with special bonus episodes appearing from time-to-time.

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Ep. 091: Final ReflectionsWhether as a means to promote transformative student learning or a way to empower our own professional development, "reflection" is a word often heard on this podcast. For a very special episode of Let's Talk Teaching, former CTLT director Dr. Claire Lamonica returns. She and Jim discuss her thoughts about teaching since her retirement. They explore how fiction can serve as a gateway to reflection (bonus: Claire gives some summer reading suggestions). They also discuss Jim's upcoming return to full-time teaching and how the years-long journey of this podcast will impact how his students will learn. 
Ep. 090: From Good to Scholarly TeachingAre you a scholarly teacher? Chances are you may be... at least a little. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Friberg joins Jim to help define the differences between good teaching and scholarly teaching. They explore the link between evidence-based practice, as found in health care and clinical disciplines, and evidence-based education. Not only can a scholarly approach to teaching provide solutions to specific your teaching challenges-- but they are solutions we, as teachers, can be confident in. Jen and Jim talk practical examples of how to get started and where to find additional resources. 
Ep. 089: Faculty Support for Student Care and DisciplineUniversity instructors say both student behavioral and mental health concerns have increased sharply in the last few semesters. This can be challenging for faculty and academic staff, who often find themselves as the primary point of contact for students who act out or are otherwise in need. Importantly, faculty don’t have to go it alone. In this episode, we explore how the Division of Student Affairs can help instructors in getting students the help they need—whether it’s in the form of care, counseling, or discipline. Dr. Donald Reed and Janice Blair showcase the different programs available and explain the important steps the Dean of Students Office takes to ensure each case is handled effectively and equitably. They discuss how faculty referrals work and what instructors should expect in terms of speed and outcomes. They and host Jim Gee also discuss approaches to deescalate disruptive behavior in teaching situations. 
Ep. 088: Beware "Best Practices"We've all heard the phrase "best practices" in regards to teaching... but how, exactly, do we define what "best" means? In this episode, Dr. Jen Friberg, the Center's director of scholarly teaching, joins Jim Gee to unpack that phrase and unearth its potential pitfalls. Instead, they explore concepts behind Evidence-Based Pedagogy, one dimension of the Framework for Inclusive Teaching Excellence. Jen highlights recent projects by faculty at Illinois State which shed light on teaching, student learning, and the student experience. And they discuss how small applications of evidence can make significant changes in our teaching and students' learning without demanding a huge amount of our already precious time. 
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