Popular Podagogy - Queen's Faculty of Education

Episodes

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  Popular Podagogy: AI and Assessment in the Classroom 28.10.2026 21m

  Host Chris Carlton and Dr. Christopher DeLuca unpack what classroom assessment should look like in the age of AI. They dig into authentic, human-centered, and formative approaches that let teachers harness AI while keeping learning real. Tune in for practical tips for your classroom assessments. Resources from the Classroom Assessment Research Team Website: AI Competencies for Assessment: Preparing Students for Deeper Learningby Christopher DeLuca & Michelle Dubek​​The TAO of AI: A ...
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  Popular Podagogy: Learning as a Teacher with Holly Ogden 29.06.2026 15m

  What does it mean to be a lifelong learner in the teaching profession? In this episode of Popular Pedagogy, newly appointed Associate Dean of Teacher Education, Holly Ogden, reflects on the power of relationships, curiosity, and growth in teaching and learning. She shares insights from nearly 25 years in education and discusses how these experiences will shape her vision for teacher education at Queen's University. ______________________________________________________________________________...
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  Popular Podagogy: Tension Can Be Useful with Nogah Kornberg 23.04.2026 18m

  This episode explores how integrative thinking helps students navigate tensions instead of choosing between opposing ideas. Nogah Kornberg shares practical tools like the pro-pro chart and a five-stage problem-solving journey that builds creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. The conversation highlights how embracing “creative friction” in classrooms can empower students to generate innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Resources I-Think website I-Think Challenge KitsI-Thin...
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  Popular Podagogy: What 5,000 Grade 6-12 Students Really Think About AI 31.03.2026 29m

  In this episode of Popular Podagogy, host Chris Carlton sits down with educator Heidi Siwak for a thought-provoking dive into what students really think about artificial intelligence. Drawing on insights from over 5,000 Ontario students from Grades 6-12, the conversation explores everything from AI as a tool for inclusion and creativity to concerns about trust, surveillance, and bias. The big takeaway: students aren’t just passive users of tech. They want guidance, ethical guardrails, and a r...
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  Popular Podagogy: Let's Talk About Sex Education with Dr. Jacob DesRochers 05.03.2026 28m

  In this episode of Popular Podagogy, host Chris Carlton dives into the complex world of sex education with Dr. Jacob DesRochers, an expert in sex education. They explore how educators can thoughtfully address sexual health, identity, and religious diversity in classrooms. This conversation offers insights on how teachers can create safe, inclusive spaces for students to make sense of their experiences while bridging the gap between school curriculum and diverse home values. Let's ...
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  Popular Podagogy: One Hand Can’t Clap: Collaboration, Care, and Student Success with Dr. Jacqui Getfield 12.02.2026 30m

  In this episode of Popular Podagogy, host Chris Carlton speaks with Dr. Jacqui Getfield about what student success really means and how educators can create truly optimized classroom conditions. Drawing on critical race theory and lived experience, Dr. Getfield emphasizes the power of intentional collaboration between home and school, especially for Black, Indigenous, and disabled students. Read Jacqui's article in The Knowledge Forum, "Black Students in Special Education: Contrad...
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  Engage with the Joy: Making the Most of Your Practicum with Amy Burns 10.02.2026 26m

  In this episode of Popular Podagogy, host Chris Carlton has a conversation with Dr. Amy Burns, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. Together, they explore how teacher candidates can thrive during their practicum by taking care of themselves, adopting a learning mindset, and building meaningful relationships with mentors and students. Dr. Burns shares practical strategies for navigating challenges, seeking feedback, and getting involved beyond the classroom—all while r...
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  Popular Podagogy: Beyond 1-2-3 - Building Math Confidence in the Early Years 16.12.2025 22m

  In this episode of Popular Podagogy, host Chris Carlton chats with Dr. Sandy Youmans about why early math really matters—and how we can help kids stop “hating math” and start feeling confident with numbers. From foundational numeracy skills to mixing direct instruction with playful, real-world learning, Sandy breaks down what strong early math teaching actually looks like in Canadian classrooms. With a parent perspective (and some great at-home math ideas) thrown into the mix, this conv...
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  Teaching the Teacher: How Practicum Shapes Future Educators with Amy Burns 18.09.2025 15m

  What does it really take to support teacher candidates in the classroom? In this episode of Popular Pedagogy, Dr. Amy Burns—Dean of the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University—shares insights from her decades as a K–12 educator and leader in teacher preparation. From building reflective spaces to turning challenges into learning opportunities, this conversation highlights how associate teachers can make practicum experiences transformative for both mentors and future educators.
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  Popular Podagogy: How to Bring Theatre into Your Classroom 02.06.2025 24m

  In this fun and inspiring episode of Popular Podagogy, Jocelyn Greene shares how theatre and improv can supercharge student learning and bring joy to the classroom! From building confidence to boosting academic skills through playful storytelling, she shows how every subject—even math—can come alive with imagination. Whether you're taping out maps on the floor or riding a “magical elevator” through biomes, Jocelyn makes a strong case that learning through play is powerful, memorable, and seri...
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  Popular Podagogy: A Worm-derful Vermiculture Schoolwide Project with Ian Matheson 31.03.2025 25m

  Join host Chris Carlton and Dr. Ian Matheson as they dive into an exciting primary school-wide environmental project. Discover how researchers, teacher candidates, primary students, and community partners came together to create vermicomposting systems that transformed classroom learning and connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. From hands-on worm bins to a red-carpet film premiere, this episode showcases the power of collaboration, innovation, and student engagement in environme...
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  Popular Podagogy: Chinese Newcomer Youth in the Classroom with Laura Mozhu Li 06.02.2025 21m

  Laura Mozhu Li, an MEd student at the Faculty of Education, talks about her research on Chinese newcomer youth and their experiences with racism in Canada. Laura, a 1.5 generation Chinese-Canadian, shares how her own immigration and schooling experiences influenced her research, along with some helpful tips on fostering inclusive classrooms. Laura Mozhu Liis a 1.5 generation Chinese-Canadian woman who came to Canada with her parents at the age of 8. Currently a MEd student at Queen's, h...
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  All About Literacy with Dr. Pamela Beach 04.12.2024 30m

  Dr. Pamela Beach, Associate Professor of Language and Literacy, joins us for a wide-scoping discussion about literacy. Listen to learn about multi-literacies, early literacies, the differences between learning languages, how to help with literacy learning in your classroom - and so much more! Pamela's book, Promoting Language and Early Literacy Development: Practical Insights from a Parent Researcher is available now! Pamela Beach is currently the Associate Dean, Research at the Faculty of...
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  Popular Podagogy: Video Games in the Classroom: How and Why 04.11.2024 19m

  Queen's Master of Education student Kyle Raymond joins us to talk about how and why video games should be part of the classroom. Kyle provides practical tips on logistics and ways to make it work with limited resources as well as ideas on how to integrate video games into lessons. Kyle Raymond is a passionate educator pursuing a Master of Education (MEd) at Queen's University, working with Dr. Claire Ahn. He is working on his thesis titled, “Flowering Narratives: The Integration of Vid...
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  Queer Joy in the Classroom with Tristan Lewis 07.06.2024 21m

  Recent Master of Education Graduate Tristan Lewis joins Chris Carlton this month to talk about his MEd project - A Month of Queer Thriving: 20 ways to queer your classroom. Enjoy this conversation full of helpful and easy to implement ideas about ways to queer your classroom. Make sure to check out Tristan's resource, A Month of Queer Thriving: 20 ways to queer your classroom which is designed to take some of the guesswork out of finding innovative ways of engaging students while employ...
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  Accommodations and the Transition from High School to University 22.05.2024 19m

  Did you know that accommodations from high school don't automatically transfer to University? Or that the goal of accommodations for students changes once you get to University? Alan Jeans, Manager of Queen's Student Accessibility Services and current PhD student at the Faculty of Education joins host Chris Carlton to discuss the transition from K-12 to University for students with accommodations. Find out more about Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS). The QSAS Intake Guide wa...
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  Popular Podagogy: The Total Solar Eclipse! 28.03.2024 21m

  Dr. Nikhil Arora (Physics) and Dr. Nenad Radakovic (Education) join host Chris Carlton to discuss the 2024 total solar eclipse. Listen to find out more about the solar eclipse, what to talk about in your classroom, and more! Resources: Queen's 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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  Everyday Equity Challenges in the Classroom 20.02.2024 29m

  Wondering how to navigate equity in your classroom? Our own Dr. Alana Butler joins us to answer questions like: How do you support diverse students in your classroom without putting the spotlight on them? How do you navigate and address offensive comments in the classroom – and how do you bring it up with the entire class? Alana and Chris talk about representation, focusing on individual strengths (versus deficit), belonging, culturally relevant pedagogy, and so much more! Resourc...
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  Using AI in the classroom 10.01.2024 25m

  Listen to Dr. Chris DeLuca, Professor of Educational Assessment and Associate Dean - School of Graduate Studies, talk about AI in the classroom - ways to leverage it to enhance student learning, why we shouldn't be afraid of it, and how to get started using AI. Find out more about Chris DeLuca. Resources Leveraging AI to enhance learning Kappan Online ArticleHow can teachers integrate AI within schools? EdCan Online ArticleQueen’s Generative AI Teaching & Learning ResourcesHow to Cite...
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  Popular Podagogy: Mental Health in the Classroom - with Laura Conboy 21.11.2023 32m

  On this podcast, we talked with registered social worker Laura Conboy, who is the Mental Health Lead at Limestone District School Board. Laura discusses mental health as a continuum, strategies for mental health in the classroom - both individually and as a group, how to create caring conditions, what a circle of care looks like, how to navigate the tiers of intervention, creating brace spaces, and she provides some really great tips on how to take care of yourself as a teacher. Resour...