July 4, 2024
Episode 112 – Behaviorism in Education: The Legacy of B.F. Skinner
In this episode, we investigate the life and legacy of B.F. Skinner, the pioneering psychologist who transformed our understanding of behaviorism and left deep marks on classrooms, schools, and...
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Episode 109 – Examining the Effects of High-Stakes Standardized Tests on Learning Outcomes
Explore the significant effects of high-stakes standardized tests on learning outcomes for public school students in the United States.
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Episode 108 – Rethinking School Norms: How Industrial History Shapes Modern Education
Explore how industrial history shapes modern education, from standardized schooling norms to the evolving role of teachers, and the challenges of adapting to today's labor market.
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Episode 96 – Jean Piaget: Theories of Cognitive Development
A look at Jean Piaget, the Swiss developmental psychologist who proposed a theory of cognitive development that has had a profound impact on education and child development.
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Episode 89 – Dewey, or Dewey Not
Our headliner this week: John Dewey, progressive educator and father of functional psychology.
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Episode 80 – Stuck in the Middle
Middle school is a period of intense growth and change for students in K-12 schools in America. In this episode, Katie and Chelsea return to their developmental psychology 101...
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Episode 60 – Where No Mann Has Gone Before
A passionate advocate for education, Horace Mann served as secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education for 20 years and almost single-handedly revolutionized public schooling in America. Join...
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Episode 53 – Go with the FLOW
Episode 53 - Go with the FLOW. Join Katie and Chelsea on a deep dive into the state of consciousness known as flow, a concept pioneered by psychologist Mihaly...
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Episode 49 – Becoming Your Own Teacher
Autodidacticism: a big word to represent a thing most of us will do in our lives. If you've ever taught yourself something, or if you've made a New Year's...
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