Popular Podagogy - Queen's Faculty of Education

About Popular Podagogy - Queen's Faculty of Education

Popular Podagogy is a podcast from the Queen’s University Faculty of Education that brings big ideas in teaching and education to life. Our guests include top researchers and instructors from our Faculty and beyond, as well as practicing teachers to combine innovative educational ideas with the everyday life of being a teacher. Chris Carlton is our new host for 2022, Nathan Cheney was our host from 2018 - 2021. Theme song by Trevor Strong (PhD'21).

Publisher

Queen's University Faculty of Education

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 May 2018

Latest episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Popular Podagogy: Learning as a Teacher with Holly Ogden

   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. ______________________________________________________________________________...

2. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Popular Podagogy: Tension Can Be Useful with Nogah Kornberg

   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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   31 Mar 2026

   Popular Podagogy: What 5,000 Grade 6-12 Students Really Think About AI

   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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1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

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YouTube

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Engagement

27

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