CFI Teaching Podcast artwork

CFI Teaching Podcast

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

The CFI Teaching Podcasts is a pilot project that offers professional development to JMU instructors from all disciplines in a way that honors busy schedules and doesn’t require on-campus attendance. The goal is to deliver teaching tips and ideas in a 10-15 minute podcast that anyone can listen to at their leisure, on or off campus. Questions about the podcasts can be directed to Kristi Lewis, CFI Teaching Team Faculty Associate and Professor in the Department of Health Sciences, at [email protected]. The CFI Teaching Podcasts is a collaboration between the CFI Teaching Team and JMU Libraries.

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Episodes

CFI Teaching Podcast: Online Learning: Tips for Instructors

September 06, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Special Edition: May Musings

April 29, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MB

Andreas talks to Dr. Emily Gravett, CFI’s Assistant Director for Teaching Programs and faculty in Philosophy and Religion, about May Musings, a series of workshops and roundtable conversations that invite JMU faculty to reflect on their experiences this semester and learn from them (and celebrate that the semester is over!). More information about May Musings (May 13+14) are available at https://www.jmu.edu/cfi/ .  

The CFI Teaching Podcast: All About Advising

April 20, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcasts! In this episode, Andreas Broscheid, Assistant Director at the CFI and Professor in the Department of Political Science and Kristi Lewis, Faculty Associate at the CFI and Professor in the Department of Health Sciences, talk with Marquis McGee, Associate Director for Career and Academic Planning (CAP) and Claire Lyons, Professor in the Department of Psychology and recipient of the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Academic Advising on how to advise student...

The CFI Teaching Podcast: The Use of Mindfulness Practices in Teaching…and when the unexpected happens.

April 14, 2020 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcasts! In this episode, Michele Kielty, Professor in the Department of Graduate Psychology, provides information on the use of mindfulness in teaching. Based on research, mindfulness shows promise in helping those with mental health concerns. With the increase of anxiety and depression among college students, mindfulness practices can be implemented in the classroom to reduce stress.  This podcast was recorded in December 2019 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. W...

Special Edition: Self-Care and a Preview of the Week of April 13

April 13, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Andreas Broscheid talks to Bob Kolodinsky about self-care in wild times and provides a preview of this week’s CFI programming.

Special Edition! What's happening during the Week of April 6th?

April 04, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcast Special Edition! In this episode, Andreas Broscheid asks Ed Brantmeier, Emily Gravett, and Gilpatrick Hornsby what their message to JMU faculty is and what programs they offer this week to support them.

The CFI Teaching Podcast: Mental Health Among College Students

February 24, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcast! In this episode, the topic of mental health among college students is explored with Dr. David Onestak, Director of the JMU Counseling Center. David discusses the trends in mental health among college students across the nation and at JMU. He also offers some insight into the many services offered by the JMU Counseling Center. 

CFI Teaching Podcast: Understanding the James Madison University Honor Council

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcast!. In this episode, we discuss the James Madison University (JMU) Honor Council. Each semester there are over 50 informal and five or more formal violations reported to the JMU Honor Council. Audrey Burnett, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Chair of the JMU Honor Council answers some of the common questions often asked by course instructors. This podcast may answer some of your questions about the process involved in reporting a ...

CFI Teaching Podcast: The Role of Access and Inclusion at James Madison University

January 20, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcast. In this episode, we explore the role of access and inclusion at James Madison University (JMU). To discuss this role at JMU, we have David Owusu Ansah, Professor of History, Associate Provost for Diversity and Executive Director for Faculty Access and Inclusion. We also have Art Dean, Executive Director for Access and Inclusion. David and Art provide suggestions on how faculty can help with the mission to "assist in leading and creating an inclusive envir...

The Role of Access and Inclusion at James Madison University

January 20, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcast. In this episode, we explore the role of access and inclusion at James Madison University (JMU). To discuss this role at JMU, we have David Owusu Ansah, Professor of History, Associate Provost for Diversity and Executive Director for Faculty Access and Inclusion. We also have Art Dean, Executive Director for Access and Inclusion. David and Art provide suggestions on how faculty can help with the mission to "assist in leading and creating an inclusive envir...

CFI Teaching Podcast: Importance of Diversity in Higher Education

December 09, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcasts! Diversity is a major topic of discussion on college campuses nationwide. In this episode, David Owusu Ansah, Professor of History, Associate Provost for Diversity and Executive Director for Faculty Assess and Inclusion along with Art Dean, Executive Director for Access and Inclusion discuss the importance of diversity in higher education. David and Art provide insight into the impact of diversity on student learning, as well as current and upcoming initi...

CFI Teaching Podcast: Group Learning

November 11, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Welcome to the CFI Teaching Podcasts! In this episode, Michael Kirkpatrick, Associate Professor, in the Department of Computer Sciences at JMU and a CFI Teaching Team Faculty Associate discusses group learning. Michael provides details on the current research as well as strategies to implement group learning. He also discusses some of the elements around successful cooperative learning and the use of peer evaluations.  The CFI Teaching Podcasts is a project created with support from JMU Lib...

CFI Teaching Podcast: Background and Teaching Tips on Ethical Reasoning

October 21, 2019 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MB

Welcome to another episode of the CFI Teaching Podcasts. For this podcast, we will discuss the James Madison University (JMU) Madison Collaborative: Ethical Reasoning in Action initiative. The Madison Collaborative is part of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The goal of the QEP, according to the Madison Collaborative website, is to "enhance educational quality via student learning." The focus of the JMU QEP is to teach st...

Services offered by the JMU Libraries

September 06, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the CFI Teaching Podcasts. For this podcast, we have representatives from the JMU Libraries discussing some of the many services they offer to both students and instructors. The CFI Teaching Podcasts is a project created with support from JMU Libraries. 

CFI Teaching Podcast: Services offered by the JMU Libraries

September 06, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the CFI Teaching Podcasts. For this podcast, we have representatives from the JMU Libraries discussing some of the many services they offer to both students and instructors. The CFI Teaching Podcasts is a project created with support from JMU Libraries.