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Teaching Students Who Are Neurodiverse: Creating Inclusive Classrooms
Understanding Neurodiversity The term neurodiversity was coined in the 1990s by sociologist Judy Singer to describe natural variations in human brains. Originally tied to the self-advocacy movement for autistic individuals, the concept has since expanded to include people with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other neurological differences. The related term neurodivergent refers to individuals whose cognitive…
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Using Game Design to Enhance Education with Dr. Laquana Cooke Podcast
Game designer and English professor, Dr. Laquana Cooke discusses the role of games in education with a particular focus on how unpacking games provides rich educational possibilities. Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connections: Bogost, I. (2010). Persuasive games: The expressive power of videogames. MIT Press. Cooke, Laquana. “NBA 2K14 for…
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Two Decades of Dedication: A Retirement Interview with Pat Brander
Reflecting on her 20 year career at West Chester University, Teaching & Learning Center administrative assistant Pat Brander shares stories and laughter before beginning retirement. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass Closed Captions Show Notes: Celebration of Teaching
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Reflections on Quality Matters: Insights from My Role as a Course Representative, Peer Reviewer, and Master Reviewer
Hi, my name is Jaeyong Choi, and I’m an assistant professor of Criminal Justice at West Chester University. I want to share some thoughts on Quality Matters (QM) based on my own experience as both a course representative and a reviewer. I currently have three courses that are QM certified, and I’ve reviewed more than…
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New eTextbook: Programming with Java
The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our eleventh free and open eTextbook: Programming with Java by Dr. Ashik Ahmed Bhuiyan, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Dr. Md Amiruzzaman, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, at West Chester University. “Programming with Java is a beginner-friendly…
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The WCU Compass Program with Dr. Tammy James podcast
Faculty Associate for Student Engagement and Retention and Compass Program Coordinator Dr. Tammy James discusses how the West Chester University Compass program helps young black men succeed. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass Closed Captions Research Connection: Pedler, M. L., Willis, R., & Nieuwoudt, J. E. (2022). A sense of belonging at university: Student…
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Call for Faculty Mentors
Are you looking for a University-level service opportunity?Do you want to make a significant difference in a colleague’s career development?Do you want to increase your own job satisfaction? If so, then please consider becoming a mentor to other faculty. We are looking for mentors for faculty at three career stages: Junior, Untenured Faculty Faculty Seeking Promotion Adjunct…
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Faculty Mentoring Committee Panels on Scholarly Productivity and Promotion
The Faculty Mentoring Committee (FMC) is dedicated to supporting faculty success in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarship. The primary vehicle for this support is the Faculty Mentoring Program, which matches faculty with experienced and dedicated mentors; this programming includes mentors for new faculty, adjunct faculty, and faculty interested in promotion. Additionally, the FMC…
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Saying Goodbye to Cohost Madison Steinbrenner Podcast
In her final episode ODLI on Air cohost Madison Steinbrenner reflects on her time as an instructional designer with the Teaching & Learning Center. Cohosts: Madison Steinbrenner, Jes Drass, Amber Alvord, and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Show Notes: WCU Quality Matters Program For Good – Wicked
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Concept Mapping
Concept mapping is a type of active learning that allows students to visualize relationships between concepts. Students can construct a concept map in written or electronic form by organizing concepts or topics hierarchically with the most general concepts at the top followed by more specific concepts. Relationships between concepts are represented by creating cross-links between…
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