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Professors Talk Pedagogy presents discussions with great professors about pedagogy, curriculum, and learning in order to propel the ”virtuous cycle” of teaching. As we frankly and critically investigate our teaching, we open new lines of inquiry, we engage in conversation with colleagues, and we attune to students’ experiences—all of which not only improves our teaching but enriches and motivates ongoing investigation. And so the cycle continues!
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Today, our guest is Dr. Lindsay Masland. Dr. Masland currently serves as the Interim Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success at Appalachian State University. In this role, Dr. Masland leads initiatives such as the Student Instructional Feedback Technique (SIFT) program, Course ReDesign, Agile Academy, and the Teaching and Student Success Lab (TASSL), while also facilitating book clubs and Appalachian Learning Communities. Dr. Masland is widely recognized for her expertise, providing teaching observations, consultations, and workshops on transformative teaching for individuals and programs. She also serves as a consulting editor for two prestigious journals, Teaching of Psychology and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology. Dr. Masland's commitment to teaching excellence has earned her both university and national awards, including the Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award. We are delighted to have Dr. Masland on the join to discuss pedagogical values, the importance of context for teaching, and the tricky business of defining teaching excellence.
Resources:
“In Defense of Teacher-Centered Teaching”
The Teaching Quality Framework at Appalachian State University, https://cetlss.appstate.edu/teaching-learning/teaching-quality-framework-0