PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 655
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
E061: Jason Spiegelman: All Introductory Psychology, All-in For Student Learning
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Jason Spiegelman from the Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD. Jason describes his love for the introductory psychology course, the 5-5 tea…
E060: Amy Fineburg: Supporter and Champion of High School Teachers and Student Success
In this episode Garth interviews Amy Fineburg from Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham, AL. Amy's position is to support 56 school and over 30,000 students in her school district. Diversity is an …
E059: Lee Gurel: An Ardent Advocate, Philanthropist for High School Psychology
In this episode Garth interviews Lee Gurel, who is retired from the Chief of Research in Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences position from the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Washington, DC. O…
E058: Jim Diaz-Granados: Educational Leader, Endurance Athlete, Effective Advocate
In this episode Garth interviews Jim Diaz-Granados from the American Psychological Association in Washingon, DC. At the time, Jim was the Chief Education Officer, leading the Education Directorate an…
E057: Ted Bosack: Generative Scholar, Generous Mentor, Genuine Leader
In this episode Garth interviews Ted Bosack from Providence College in Providence, RI. As the second-born son in a traditional Ukrainian family, Ted benefits from important mentors in high school and…
E056: Jennifer Thompson: Tenacious Learning, National Leader Among Leaders
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Jennifer Thompson from the University of Maryland University College in Largo, MD. Jenn has been a leader on APA's Introductory Psychology Initiative, APA's S…
SB06: Psych Friday with Stephen Chew at Samford University
In this bonus episode, Garth interviewed Stephen Chew from Samford University about Psych Friday 2019. This event is open to the public but geared toward high school students in Advanced Placement (A…
E055: Charles Brewer Tribute Featuring Jane Halonen, Randy Smith, and Bridgette Martin Hard
In February 2018 Garth and Eric were honored to interview Charles Brewer from Furman University in Greenville, SC (with John Batson), thanks to support from STP. One month later, Charles passed away.…
E054: Stacie Spencer: Generationally-Inspired Ardent Advising Advocate
In this episode Eric interviews Stacie Spencer from MCPHS University in Boston, MA. It is clear that Stacie is one of the most inspired thinkers about student development and career advising in our d…
E053: Jordan Troisi: Insightful, Appreciative, Service-Oriented, and Authentic
In this episode Garth and Eric interview Jordan Troisi from Sewanee: The University of the South in Sewanee, TN. As Director of STP's Annual Conference on Teaching, Jordan shares insider conference …
E052: Maureen McCarthy: Inspiring Leader, Intentional Teacher, and Incredible Mentor
In this episode Eric interviews Maureen McCarthy from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Serving as Dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities, Maureen discusses those challenges and the source…
E051: Rick Miller: Loquacious, Sagacious, and Master Raconteur
In this episode Eric and Garth interviewed Rick Miller from Texas A&M-Kingsville in Kingsville, TX. Rick's story is fascinating, in part due to being raised by his grandparents and world travels star…
SB05: APA Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI)
Here at PsychSessions we are excited to be supportive of the American Psychological Association (APA) Board of Educational Affairs working group -- the Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI). At ww…
SB04: TIP Northwest 2019
Please enjoy this brief sidebar from us at the PsychSessions podcast about the excellent Teaching Introductory Psychology (TIP) Northwest conference that will take place April 12, 2019 on the campus …
E050: Philip Zimbardo: Psychology's Generalist, Prolific Proselytizer for Education
In this episode Garth interviews Philip Zimbardo from Stanford University (emeritus) in Stanford, CA. It's a treat to hear Phil discuss how he became such a passionate teacher, with his upbringing, f…
E049: Rob McEntarffer: Measurement Expert, Enduring Learner, and Forever 'Young Rob'
In this episode Garth interviews Rob McEntarffer from Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE. They discuss AP Psychology, the course, and the role of college credits. Rob suggests that perhaps the AP …
E048: Suzie Baker: The Compleat Academic
In this episode Garth interviews Suzie Baker from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Suzie is equal parts curious scientist and passionate teacher, with undergraduate students at the cente…
E047: Maria Vita: High Energy, High Impact High School Teacher of Psychology
In this episode Garth interviews Maria Vita from Penn Manor High School in Millersville, PA. Maria is a master teacher, from her AP Psychology reading experience to her national leadership in APA's T…
E046: Karly Schleicher and Jen Blush: The Novice Professor
In this episode Eric interviews Karly Schleicher and Jen Blush, both currently graduate students at the University of Texas-El Paso, representing The Novice Professor website/blog on the podcast. Fou…
E045: STP Legends Live Event: Randy Smith and Jane Halonen
In this episode Garth and Eric host their very first live podcast event featuring STP Legends Randy Smith and Jane Halonen recorded at the Oct. 2018 Annual Conference on Teaching. It was a lovely eve…