Curated Playlist by Clemson University’s Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation
What is a curated Playlist?
Quick, Curated, and Ready-to-go
- Each playlist features a few short podcast episodes or videos — less than 60 minutes total — centered on a common theme or topic related to teaching.
- Listen on your commute, walk, or between classes.
We recommend that you listen with a place to take notes nearby, but safety first if you are listening in the car!
Playlist #18: Graduate Voices on Teaching
Tune in this month to hear about practical teaching strategies from two current Clemson graduate students! These Quick Talks share insights on designing meaningful group work and establishing effective habits for reading and discussions. We also feature a graduate-student-produced Spotify episode exploring the balancing act of teaching while learning as graduate students navigate their dual roles as instructors and students.
(1) Designing Group Work that Promotes Meaningful Participation and Community
Instructor-Learner Partnership, Chemistry Examples – 22 minutes
Full Link to Kaltura Video: https://kaltura.clemson.edu/media/t/1_ed3r02kl/373692582
(2) Reading for Inquiry: Establishing Effective Habits for Reading and Discussion in General Education Courses
Disability- and Accessibility-focused Pedagogy, Async. Discussion Boards – 16 minutes
Reading for Inquiry Video Link
Full Kaltura Video Link: https://kaltura.clemson.edu/media/t/1_z7vd9r3j/373692582
(3) Teaching While Learning: The Grad Student Balancing Act
Current Grad Student Insights + Their Strategies – 20 minutes
** OTEI Recommends Listening from 18 minutes to 48 minutes if you are limited on time! **
Episode Breakdown (bolded is OTEI’s recommended listening sections):
- Introductions (0:00)
- How Grad Students Present Themselves in the Classroom (10:50)
- Strategies for Balancing Student and Teaching Responsibilities (18:54)
- Fulfilling Moments and Building Supportive Classrooms (28:06)
- Dealing with Unprepared Students and Tough Decisions (37:12)
- Applying Classroom Insights to Personal Academic Life (48:28)
- Essential Advice for First-Time Grad Student Teachers (56:38) – a recommendation for new GTAs / GTRs
Full Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Tlbtuf6GdJ3PgDCqolbdP?si=lFopv7vdSZenHH-TOr0YxA
Playlist Created by: S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.
Blog Post Created by: S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.
