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Welcome to "The Inquiry Oasis", a bi-monthly podcast presented by the University of Arizona College of Education. Join us as we shine a spotlight on our faculty members, offering them a platform to
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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
Join us in learning about Dr. Kirsten Lansey's research and what brought her into her research in today's episode of the Inquiry Oasis podcast.
Dr. Lansey is an Assistant Professor in special education at the College of Education. Her overarching goal is to conduct research, teaching, and service that contributes to systemic educational change so that students with complex support needs receive inclusive and equitable learning opportunities that support them in reaching their goals.
In today's episode, Dean Berry and Dr. Lansey dive into her research, discussing intersectionality, education policy and the impact on special education, multi-tiered systems of supports, and disability studies and critical race theory (DISCRIT).
Dr. Lansey recommends the following reading in today's podcast:
Julia White et al. (2019) - Same as it Ever Was: The Nexus of Race, Ability, and, Place, and One Urban School District
Join us for Part II of Dean Berry's interview with Associate Professor, Dr. JD Lopez as they continue their conversation on statistical erasure, the notion of understanding giving back, and Native Nation building.
Additionally, they will discuss the "achievement gap" and where the gap really lies as well as Dr. Lopez's personal background that led him to higher education.
Dr. Lopez's recommended reading from this episode: God is Red by Vine Deloria Jr.
Dr. Django Paris's work is mentioned again, as well as connecting his work with Dr. Gloria Ladson Billings' work.
Join us for Part 1 of 2 of Dean Berry's interview with Dr. Jameson D. Lopez. Dr. Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education's Educational Policy Studies and Practice program and is an enrolled member of the Quechan tribe located in Fort Yuma, California. Dive into Dr. Lopez's work as an Indigenous quantitative researcher whose research focuses on Indigenous students and Indigenous communities, particularly using large data sets to understand these notions of statistical erasure, understand the notions of Giving back, a native nation building.
Mentioned in this episode are the following reports:
The Meriam Report (1928)
National Post Secondary Student Aid Study, (conducted every 3-4 years since 1987)
Mentioned in this episode are the following Indigenous researchers:
Dr. Django Paris, Professor of Culturally Sustaining Education at the University of Washington's College of Education.
Dr. K. Tsianina Lomawaima, retired professor of Indigenous studies (Arizona State University).
For more on Dr. JD Lopez's work: https://vimeo.com/372466640
Join Dean Robert Q. Berry and Executive Director of the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning, Colin Waite, on their discussion about the Cooper Center's six decade long history in Tucson, AZ. The Cooper Center began in 1964 and celebrates its 60th year of providing Tucson K-12 students with hands-on environmental education experiences in Southern Arizona.
To celebrate, the Cooper Center is crowdfunding September - October 2024 with a goal of $60,000 to be raised, you can donate here.
In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony engages with Dr. Kristin Gunckel, a distinguished scholar in science education at the University of Arizona College of Education. The dialogue traverses the landscape of climate literacy, linking classroom pedagogy to community empowerment. Dr. Gunckel also walks us through her research on preparing elementary teachers for science education and the role this plays in cultivating informed citizens. The conversation delves into the synergies between scientific knowledge and social justice, particularly within the context of the Desert Southwest.
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In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, we welcome Dr. Taucia González, an assistant professor of special education at the University of Arizona College of Education. Dr. González sheds light on her groundbreaking GANAS project, where high school students use testimonios as a narrative tool to critically reflect on systemic barriers in education. We explore how these narratives from bilingual, Latina/Latino/Latinx, and Hmong youths, with and without disabilities, challenge traditional pedagogies and contribute to a more inclusive educational landscape. Dr. González's insights underscore the importance of integrating cultural and linguistic diversity into educational systems to empower marginalized communities.
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This episode of The Inquiry Oasis we dive into the REEDS (Research on Educational Equity and Diversity in STEM) Fellowship Program at the University of Arizona College of Education. Funded by a significant NSF grant, this initiative aims to reshape STEM education through research focused on creating inclusive and diverse learning environments. The episode features conversations with the first cohort of REEDS fellows - Drs. Abby Rocha, Sy Simms, Nicholas Witt, and Shakuntala Devi Gopal - who share their individual research projects, personal inspirations, and experiences in transitioning from graduate students to postdoctoral scholars. They reflect on the intersection of STEM, diversity, and education, and discuss how their work contributes to a more equitable academic landscape.
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In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, we delve into the fascinating world of cognitive processes in education with Dr. Jonathan Tullis, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona College of Education. Dr. Tullis, a prominent figure in the Cognition and Memory in Education and Learning Lab, shares insights from his groundbreaking research on the interaction between memory and learning environments, with a special focus on "Remindings." We explore his NSF-funded CAREER grant and its implications for optimizing learning strategies, aligning them with our natural cognitive tendencies. Dr. Tullis’s work is a critical beacon in understanding how cognitive processes shape effective learning environments, contributing significantly to the field of educational psychology.
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In this episode of The Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony speaks with Dr. Dawn Demps, exploring her remarkable journey from a high school dropout in Flint, Michigan, to becoming an assistant professor at the University of Arizona, College of Education. Dr. Demps shares her transformative experiences with educational policy and social justice, highlighting the pivotal role of TRIO programs and the impact of community support on her academic pursuits. She delves deep into the realms of Black Feminism, Critical Race Theory, and Community Cultural Wealth, illuminating their importance in challenging educational exclusion and shaping inclusive futures. Dr. Demps underscores the importance of storytelling in research, advocating for the inclusion of diverse narratives as valid data sources. Her vision for the future of K-12 education is one of freedom, community engagement, and inclusiveness.
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In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, Dr. Adai Tefera, an associate professor of special education at the University of Arizona's College of Education delves into her pivotal research on racial disparities in special education, examining the complex interplay of race, disability, language, and other social factors. We take a look at Dr. Tefera’s article she co-authored in the American Educational Research Journal - The Aftermath of Disproportionality Citations: Situating Disability-Race Intersections in Historical, Spatial, and Sociocultural Contexts, and explore the historical, socio-cultural, and spatial contexts shaping educational policies and their impact on students with disabilities. Dr. Tefera's insights illuminate the urgent need for transformative changes in educational equity and policy-making.
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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.