In Episode 19, we talk to Meghan P. Nolan about identity fragmentation and embracing our fullest, messiest selves–and empowering our students to do the same.
Author Archives: Daniel Dissinger
18. Teaching Inside the Prison System w/ Kate Levin & Nicholas De Dominic
In Episode 18, we talk to Professors Kate Levin and Nicholas De Dominic of the USC Writing Program about their work with the Prison Education Project and the obligation an institution like USC has to the incarcerated population.
17. Challenging Power Structures in Music Education w/ Meagan Dissinger
In Episode 17, we talk with Meagan Dissinger about using culturally responsive teaching in music education, deconstructing power structures in the music classroom, and teaching music virtually during the current moment.
16. Rebuilding the University w/ Stephanie Bower & John Murray
In Episode 16, we talk to Stephanie Bower and John Murray about incorporating multimodal and experience-based assignments into their courses, building relationships with local communities, reframing service learning as a form of activism, and turning to abolitionist pedagogy as a model for dismantling and rebuilding the University.
15. Drumming a Language of Love w/ Daunté Fyall & Tanee Osborne
In Episode 15 we talk to Daunté Fyall and Tanee Osborne about the healing power of traditional West African drumming and dance.
14. Practicing Anti-Racist Pedagogy w/ Alisa Sánchez, Carlos Delgado, & Jessi Johnson
In Episode 14 we talk to Professors Alisa Sánchez, Carlos Delgado, and Jessi Johnson of the USC Writing Program about anti-racist pedagogy and ways we can uphold inclusive values and practices in the writing classroom.
13. Using Our Voice & Our Hearts w/ Stephanie Renée Payne, Danielle Lee, & O Tomas Bell
Stephanie Renée Payne, Danielle Lee, and O Tomas Bell return for a sobering and powerful discussion about racism in America and the demonstrations taking place around the world protesting the murder of George Floyd and other Black Americans.
12. Reassessing Assessment w/ Brent Chappelow
In Episode 12 we talk to Brent Chappelow about writing about writing, reevaluating how we assess student work, and bringing it back to the Greeks.
11. Playing & Going Deep w/ Mark Marino, part 2
In Episode 11, we follow up with Mark Marino about the challenges and opportunities presented by the move to online teaching.
10. Playing & Going Deep w/ Mark Marino, part 1
In Episode 10 we talk to Mark Marino about innovative writing activities that prioritize creativity, improvisation, and play.