PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff

For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida, Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.

For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Regan Gurung from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, WI. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.

For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Sue Frantz from Highline College in Des Moines, WA. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.

For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Jason Eggerman from Spokane Community College in Spokane, WA. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.

For this IntroPsychSessions bonus episode, Garth interviewed Stephen Chew from Sanford University in Birmingham, AL. Enjoy this back-to-school energy booster shot discussion about introductory psychology.

This is an overview episode provided by Eric and Garth about the IntroPsychSessions back-to-school mini-series presented by PsychSessions. We catch up on some podcast news, provide some of the rationale for this flight of 8 energy booster shots, and we dream out loud about other possible future mini-series. Enjoy!

In this episode Eric interviews Bryan Saville from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. We hear the story of the electrical engineering major turned psychology major who eventually lands at Auburn to study with the master Bill Buskist. Bryan discusses his orientation toward behavior analysis, interteaching, and how it impacts his teaching. His recent research activities have turned to the study of the motivators and models of passion, which has lead to a new interest in life coaching.,

In this episode Eric interviews Kevin Apple from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Kevin serves as department chair, and he clearly sees how important the chair is to providing vital services to constituents. The institutional innovation of Assessment Day allows Kevin and the department to leverage assessment in a meaningful way to 'close the loop' and inform changes which lead to measured student outcomes. He is a quiet, strong leader in a top undergraduate department in the nation.

In this episode Eric interviews Michael Hall from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Michael's fascination with sound and music start in childhood as his mother was a concert pianist, and this personal interest turns professional with his training in psychoacoustics. Michael also shares his philosophy about the role of undergraduate education, the importance of research experiences, his role in launching a new journal, his involvement in Psi Chi and "boundary flexibility," and so much more.

In this episode Garth interviews Aaron Richmond from Metropolitan State University-Denver in CO. Their friendship is clear from the start, beginning with Aaron's academic original story at Western Montana College, then deep conversations about scaffolding, the syllabus, translational science, and "opportunities" for students. But Aaron pre-academic original story is just as engaging; learn about what a farrier does, an affection for Patagonia, the "love journey," where 'scholars' comes from, and more.

In this episode Eric interviews Anna Ropp from Metropolitan State University-Denver in CO. We chatted about the personal and professional, from different job locations and how sunlight can affect health to how Anna developed her social media expertise (including tools of the trade). Her service to others includes regional (RMPA) and national (STP) organizations. Listen for the fascinating trio of classes that Anna teaches at Metro State, and how they are so relevant to today's students (and all of us).

In this episode Eric interviews Leslie Cramblet Alvarez from Adams State University in Alamosa, CO. Leslie is a leader in our field, whether at her own Hispanic serving institution or the national stage. Her decision-making after earning her bachelor's degree mirrors many of today's students, and Leslie's tenacity and drive are equally inspirational. Leslie describes the benefits of marriage to a therapist, and she discusses her research, exploring why women have been left out of the history of psychology.

In this episode Eric interviews Bethany Fleck from Metropolitan State University-Denver in CO. The conversation opens with her origin stories, earning a master's of science degree in college teaching on her way to the doctorate. But then the topics became more personal, about work-life balance, pervasive mommy-guilt, and the partial solution of double-dipping method. The interview closes with her new project, a blend of civic engagement and service learning, leading to the American Democracy Project.

In this episode Eric interviews Laura Madson from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. Laura describes her process for selecting her doctoral specialty area by first determining what areas not to pursue. She also describes collaboration with the outcome perhaps confusing (L. Madson & L. Madson). Laura's passion and expertise clearly lie in the realm of team-based learning, and she describes the start-up hurdles for faculty and long-term benefits for students; she is a powerful advocate for TBL.

In this episode Garth interviews Lindsay Masland from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. This conversation is a tour de force about the philosophy of teaching. Lindsay describes how a listserv post sparked a research project, why low teaching evaluation scores can be valuable data, and why she describes herself as learning-centered. As an educational psychologist, Lindsay has thought deeply about her teaching practices, and it shows; she is an innovative SoTL researcher, without even knowing it.