The Scholar's Digest

By Chris Ham

The Scholar's Digest is a podcast that simplifies and delves into complex research publications, making them accessible and engaging. Hosted by a high school teacher and academic researcher, each epis... more

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September 08, 2024 Unpacking Teachers' Motivations - The Key to Effective Professional Development
This episode talks about how we can design professional development courses to best support our teachers.
Check out Dr. Richter’s publication here:
Richter, E., Fütterer, T., Eisenkraft, A., & Fischer, C. (2024). Profiling Teachers’ Motivation for Professional Development: A Nationwide Study. Journal of Teacher Education, 00224871241247777. https://doi.org/10.1177/00224871241247777
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August 25, 2024 How Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences Shape Health in Emerging Adulthood
This episode talks about how positive and adverse childhood experiences shape health in emerging adulthood
Check out Dr. Coronado’s publication here:
Coronado, H., Bonilla, G. S., Shircliff, K., Sims, I., Flood, E., Cooley, J. L., & Cummings, C. (2024). Considering the associations of adverse and positive childhood experiences with health behaviors and outcomes among emerging adults. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 244, 105932. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2024.105932
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August 11, 2024 Unveiling How Parental Bias Shapes Children's Science Interests
This episode shows how parental bias shapes children's science interests.
Check out Dr. Monroe’s publication here:
Monroe, A. J., Chandler-Campbell, I. L., Damico, K. N., Danovitch, J. H., & Mills, C. M. (2024). The role of truth and bias in parents’ judgments of children’s science interests. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 244, 105949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2024.105949

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July 28, 2024 From Concrete to Abstract - Navigating Physics Teaching Strategies
This episode compares two teaching methods: concreteness fading versus simultaneous presentation in physics.
Check out Dr. Lictenberger’s publication here:
Lichtenberger, A., Kokkonen, T., & Schalk, L. (2024). Learning with multiple external representations in physics: Concreteness fading versus simultaneous presentation. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, tea.21947. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21947
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July 14, 2024 Beyond the Classroom: Unlocking College Aspirations Through Out-of-Class Experiences - Explainer
This episode discusses how out-of-class high school experiences affect college aspirations.
Check out Dr. Trolian’s publication here:
Trolian, T. L. (2024). Out-of-Class High School
Experiences and Students’ College Aspirations. Educational Researcher, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X241246761
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June 30, 2024 Beyond Expertise - The Art of Adapting Knowledge Across Fields - Explainer

This episode discusses how experts adapt their knowledge
across different fields.
Check out Dr. Deeken’s publication here:
Deekens, V. M., Cartiff, B. M., & Greene, J. A.
(2024). Experts’ adaptation of apt epistemic performance: The role of practical knowledge. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 1–37. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508406.2024.2338937
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June 16, 2024 Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset in Young Girl's STEM Role Models - Explainer
This episode discusses how mindset (fixed vs.
growth mindset) affects the impact of role models for young girls pursuing STEM fields.
Check out Dr. Gladstone’s
publication here:
Gladstone, J. R., Tallberg, M., Jaxon, J., &
Cimpian, A. (2024). What makes a role model motivating for young girls? The effects of the role model’s growth versus fixed mindsets about ability and interest. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 238, 105775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2023.105775
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June 02, 2024 Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) – Implementation in Face-to-Face vs. Virtual vs. Hybrid Settings
This episode discusses challenges with implementing science and engineering practices (SEPs) in face-to-face, virtual, and hybrid settings.

Check out Dr. He's publication here:
He, C.-W., Tran, H., Luft, J., Ruiz, Y., McCann, S., Huang, Y., & Whitworth, B. (2024). Science teachers’ implementation of science and engineering practices in different instructional settings. International Journal of Science Education, 1–22.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2024.2341189

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May 19, 2024 Cutting Through Misinformation - The Critical Role of Modern Science Education - Explainer
This episode discusses the current challenges in the mass information era and how we can fight it.

Check out Dr. Osborne's publication here:
Osborne, J., & Allchin, D. (2024). Science literacy in the twenty-first century: Informed trust and the competent outsider. International Journal of Science Education, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2024.2331980

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May 05, 2024 Can virtual object learning replace physical object learning? Haptic versus Virtual Manipulatives
This episode introduces how our current understanding on the pros and cons of physical versus digital manipulatives.

Check out Dr. Pavlou's publication here:
Pavlou, Y., Zacharia, Z. C., & Papaevripidou, M. (2024). Comparing the impact of physical and virtual manipulatives in different science domains among preschoolers. Science Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21869

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FAQs about The Scholar's Digest:

How many episodes does The Scholar's Digest have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.