In this episode, we talk with Christy Clark-Pujara, Professor of History in the Department of African American Studies, about how she makes classroom discussions more inclusive. Christy shares proactive steps that instructors can take to create an inclusive classroom atmosphere, as well as tips for facilitating discussions around challenging topics. She also delves into why understanding the history of UW-Madison matters for instructors and students in any discipline.

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The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

During this episode, Tony Chambers sits down with Exchange Producer, Molly Harris, to discuss challenges and opportunities for instructors looking to foster a sense of belonging in their classrooms. We were thrilled to gather so much insightful information on this subject, and we're excited to share it with our listeners.

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The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

In this episode, Jonathan Klein, Director of the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative, sits down with Lori Lopez, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies from the Department of Communication Arts. They discuss the principles and foundations of inclusive pedagogy and personal approaches to inclusive teaching.  

The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

We are excited to share with you our in-depth conversation about student flourishing, featuring Professor John Dunne, the Distinguished Professor of Contemplative Humanities in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. During this episode, Professor Dunne sits down with Exchange Producer, David Macasaet, to discuss a range of topics related to student flourishing, including the popular Art and Science of Human Flourishing course at UW-Madison, The Healthy Minds Program, and teaching strategies that draw upon meditative practice.

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In this episode, we explore the connection between belonging, student wellbeing, and inclusive teaching. John D. Dunne, Distinguished Professor of Contemplative Humanities in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, shares inclusive teaching strategies grounded in meditative practice from the popular Art and Science of Human Flourishing course. And we hear from Tony Chambers, Director of Equity, Innovation, and Inclusion at the Center for Healthy Minds, who discusses challenges and opportunities for instructors looking to foster a sense of belonging in their classrooms.

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Season 1 of the Exchange podcast is an exploration of teaching through the lens of inclusion. In episode 1, we hear from L&S Dean Eric Wilcots on his passion for teaching and his philosophy on inclusive education. Interviewed by Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Shirin Malekpour, Dean Wilcots discusses the diverse student body at UW-Madison and the need to be intentional about welcoming the varying backgrounds and experiences of students to ensure their success.

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