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Episode #42 - Retrieval with Dr. Shana Carpenter

Dr. Shana Carpenter is a Professor in the School of Psychological Science at Oregon State University and has extensive research on best retrieval practices.

Episode #41 - Human Memory with Andrew Butler

Andrew Butler is an Associate Professor of Education and Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Butler's research focuses on how the process of retrieving memories affects the content and phenomenological characteristics of those memories. We talked about his undergrad, dissertation, and research experiences, and then transitioned into the tension between desirable difficulty and retrieval accuracy and success.

Episode #40 - On Self Regulated Learning with Mark McDaniel

Mark A. McDaniel is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Integrative Research on Cognition, Learning, and Education (CIRCLE) at Washington University in St. Louis. We discussed his 2014 publication, Make It Stick, and the principles, research, and tactics that appear in the book. I shared with him some of my classroom experiences with these techniques and Mark offered some feedback and advice.

#39 Building Thinking Classrooms with Dr. Peter Liljedahl

Dr. Peter Liljedahl is a professor at Simon Fraser University and a renowned mathematics education researcher. His book “Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics” presents over 15 years of research on… essentially, getting students to do more thinking. It’s a fascinating read and I was really honored that he took the time to speak with me.

#37 The Archaeology of the Holy Land with Dr. Jodi Magness

Dr. Jodi Magness is a Classical and Biblical archaeologist specializing in ancient Palestine (modern Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories) from the time of Jesus up to the tenth century. Her research interests include Jerusalem, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient synagogues, Masada, the Roman army in the East, ancient pottery, the Byzantine-early Islamic transition, and Diaspora Judaism in the Roman world. Without further introduction, I give you Dr. Jodi Magness.To follow her upcoming work, please visit the dig’s website.