Introduction to Pedagogy

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Questions for Discussion

What did your preparation for teaching look like? How well did it prepare you?

Latest Comment from Martha (October 1, 2024): "Four new preps is so much!! You are doing great and, yes, it will get easier and better!..." More >>

What is pedagogy? What is teaching? What is the relationship between the two?

Latest Comment from Martha (September 26, 2024): "I love that you've articulated this. However people define the terms for themselves, I find that taking the time to think about what they mean to you..." More >>

Do you have a pedagogical approach and, if so, how would you describe it?

Latest Comment from Robin (October 5, 2024): "Curious how you structure a discussion so that it is effective and engaging? I think most instructors at PSU consider discussion to be the center of..." More >>

What alignments or mismatches do you notice between your pedagogical approach and a critical, caring, clustered approach?

Latest Comment from Tim (February 17, 2022): "Well this has been the hardest question and it’s made me think a lot this week. After some reflection I do feel aligned in my current pedagogical..." More >>

What would our students consider good pedagogy? How much should we listen to those opinions?

Latest Comment from Pam (October 4, 2023): "My sense is that students would consider good pedagogy would be for their professors to be good listeners, be flexible, and teach them as individuals..." More >>

What would our student’s parents consider good pedagogy? How much should we listen to those opinions?

Latest Comment from Lynne B. (October 2, 2023): "My thoughts on this question don't come from being a parent,(I am not) but from my experiences being a public high school educator. From my..." More >>

Have you read one of the CHOICE readings yet? Would you recommend it to your colleagues? If so, let us know which one and share a short paragraph here about why you think folks might benefit from reading it!

Latest Comment from Robin (October 6, 2023): " ..." More >>

What do you wish you had known before you started teaching? What is one thing you thought you knew before you started teaching that you now doubt or have reconsidered?

Latest Comment from Briana (October 3, 2024): "Thanks Robin! I look forward to learning more about the Game-Based Learning program that Hannah is working on...." More >>

What was your most profound experience as a student? What made it profound?

Latest Comment from Martha (September 26, 2024): "What a great anecdote. As I've mentioned, I'm a huge fan of the concept of intentionality and love the way in which this experience made it so real..." More >>

Tell about yourself in a few sentences! Who are you and why are you here? (Intro to Pedagogy, Fall 2024)

Latest Comment from Tyler Wilks (September 25, 2024): "Awesome! I definitely plan to stop by the Colab as soon as I can and look forward to a chat!..." More >>

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