Author: Teaching & Learning Center

  • Student Advice for Faculty
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    Student Advice for Faculty

    We asked the Student Collaborators from the Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program Based on your experience in the program and your own student experiences what message would you have for all faculty? Here is what they said. ➡️ Nothing can be too explicit for students when it comes to communication. Over communicate through multiple mediums.…

  • Online Tutoring through Tutor.com with Dr. Jocelyn Manigo Podcast
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    Online Tutoring through Tutor.com with Dr. Jocelyn Manigo Podcast

    What is online tutoring and how does it work at West Chester University? Dr. Jocelyn Manigo, director of the Learning Assistance and Resource Center discusses tutor.com and how it can support student success. Hosted by Amber Alvord and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: Hardt, D., Nagler, M., & Rincke, J. (2023). Tutoring in…

  • Creating the I Still Believe in School Podcast with Dr. Dave Barry

    Creating the I Still Believe in School Podcast with Dr. Dave Barry

    Podcast creator and educator Dave Barry shares how he produces the “I Still Believe in School” podcast as a way to capture the wisdom of teachers and inspire future educators with positive messages about education. Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes   Closed Captions Research Connection:  ⁠Addressing Stress with Self-Compassion: A Guide for Early…

  • Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program – The Faculty Experience

    Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program – The Faculty Experience

    With two semesters of operation complete, we collected feedback from the faculty participants of the Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program. The program pairs two students with a WCU faculty member for a semester-long collaboration. Each week, the faculty member works with student collaborators to select an aspect of their teaching or course design for the…

  • Indigenous Pedagogies with Dr. Joey Miller Podcast

    Indigenous Pedagogies with Dr. Joey Miller Podcast

    Philosophy professor and member of the Muscogee Nation, Dr. Joey Miller discusses indigenous pedagogies and decolonization drawing on his own experiences as an educator. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner Closed Captions Research Connection: Tuck, E. & Yang, K.W. (2012). Decolonization is not a metaphor. Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society, 1 (1), 1-40. https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/des/article/view/18630…

  • Creating Pottery Using ChatGPT with Andrew Snyder Podcast

    Creating Pottery Using ChatGPT with Andrew Snyder Podcast

    Potter and associate professor of Art Andrew Snyder shares how he experimented with AI to create pottery. Hosted by Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Research Connection: Guljajeva, V., & Canet Sola, M. (2023, April). AI-aided ceramic sculptures: bridging deep learning with materiality. In International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Music, Sound, Art and Design…

  • Universal Design Principles and Equity

    Universal Design Principles and Equity

    The TLC has created D2L modules for learning about Universal Design Principles as part of a recent workshop series on Inclusive and Equitable Course Design. One of the key tools of inclusive pedagogy is Universal Design, which functions on the principle that by designing courses and course materials with accessibility as a goal benefits all…

  • Learning Accommodations and Teaching Strategies

    Learning Accommodations and Teaching Strategies

    We know the number of requests for learning accommodations is steadily increasing, leaving some instructors wondering—how am I supposed to make this work in my classroom? If you have had this thought, know that you are not alone, and your concerns are valid. We understand that you want to support all your students and that…

  • Strategies for Teaching Diversity Courses with Dr. Shannon McQueen podcast
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    Strategies for Teaching Diversity Courses with Dr. Shannon McQueen podcast

    Political scientist Dr. Shannon McQueen shares her collection of teaching strategies and techniques that help her create powerful learning experiences for students in her diversity focused courses. Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass Closed Captions CELT Book Club website Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom by Hogan and Sathay…

  • Faculty Mentoring with Dr. Colwell and Dr. Ocasio Podcast

    Faculty Mentoring with Dr. Colwell and Dr. Ocasio Podcast

    Mentor Dr. Kerrie Ocasio and mentee Dr. Rachel Colwell discuss their experience in the New Faculty Mentoring Program throughout the academic year. Looking back on what they each gained from the experience, they share highlights and discuss what a successful mentorship can look like for university faculty. Hosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Amber Alvord Closed…