E204: Joshua Woods: Builder, Explorer, Innovator, Educator

PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff

Content provided by Garth Neufeld and Eric Landrum, Garth Neufeld, and Eric Landrum. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Garth Neufeld and Eric Landrum, Garth Neufeld, and Eric Landrum or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ro.player.fm/legal.

3M ago 1:05:48

MP3•Pagina episodului

In this episode Garth interviewed Joshua Woods from Grandview University in Des Moines, IA. Josh shares his journey from being a struggling student with a rocky academic start to becoming a passionate educator and researcher. They discuss the creation and success of the Intro Psych Coast to Coast conference, which was born out of the pandemic. They delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching introductory psychology, touching on themes such as the importance of authenticity in teaching and the nuanced understanding required when discussing complex topics like racism and correlation. The conversation also highlights Josh's deep ties to Des Moines, his family's involvement in a local dance studio, and his transformative experience studying overseas in England. As Josh prepares to take on a new role and heads into a sabbatical, they explore his vision for the future of psychology education.

[Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]

603 episoade

#Highereducation #Interviews #Pedagogy #Psychology #Teachingpsychology #Eric Landrum #Garth Neufeld #Science #Social Sciences #Podcasting Education #Garth Neufeld And Eric Landrum