
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
Dr. Gina Turner and Kelly Allen
Welcome to Pedagogy A-Go-Go, a podcast about how we engage with learning and why. Hosted by Dr. Gina Turner, Executive Director of DEI and Professor of Psychology at Northampton Community College, and Kelly Allen, Director of Northampton Community College's East 40 Community Garden and former English professor.
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Hope and A.I. with Dr. Abigail Michelini
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
03/16/25 • 57 min
Welcome back! This month, for our podcast relaunch, Gina and Kelly sit down with Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Abby Michelini. In this episode, Abby explains the value of teaching with A.I. and why she believes it's important for students to learn how to have thoughtful and engaging experiences with these sometimes controversial tools. Listen in as she reflects on why she’s decided to use these tools as part of the learning experience and how this has had a positive impact for both herself and her students. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

Guiding Students Through Our Difficult History
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
02/23/20 • 68 min
For our first installment of the Spring 2020 semester, Gina and Tom talk with History Professor Brian Alnutt. Join us as Brian talks with us about helping students grapple with our difficult history. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

Evolution of an Educator with Dr. Charlie Rinehimer
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
05/30/19 • 71 min
For our final episode of the Spring semester, Gina and Tom dig into the evolution of an educator with Dr. Charlie Reinheimer, Professor of Biology at Northampton Community College. Join us as he explains the need for uncomfortable moments in the classroom and why we should seek and embrace the evolution of our teaching styles. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

Table Shakers with Professor Shanita Hubbard
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
04/11/19 • 62 min
This month, Gina and Tom shake things up with Northampton Community College instructor, Shanita Hubbard. Join us as she explains the value of teaching without the fear of failure and the benefits of a democratic learning space built on facts and nurturing the respect of others. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

Making Space Work Better with Dr. Karen Beck Pooley
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
05/14/21 • 62 min
In this final episode of season three, Gina and Tom sit down with Karen Beck Pooley, Professor of Practice in Lehigh University’s Political Science department, to discuss strategies for treating the local area like a living laboratory to help students see and understand their built environment. Join us as she explains how her students learn to see city planning everywhere and why it’s important to know that no one actor gets to make all the decisions. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

Perspectives of the Mad Scientist with Erin Reilly
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
04/16/21 • 78 min
In this episode, Gina and Tom sit down with Northampton Community College Professor of Sociology, Erin Reilly as she talks about the value of taking the time to acknowledge the people we’re supposed to serve. Join us as she explains why it’s important to encourage students to take different perspectives and to help them acknowledge that the stories we hold on to are usually confined to the ones we know about. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

Learning Through Doing with Professor Kate Curry
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
10/31/19 • 67 min
This month, Gina and Kelly delve into the wonders of experiential learning with Northampton Community College Professor of Education, Kate Curry. Join us as she explains the value of learning through doing and how critical pedagogy strategies encourage a classroom environment that empowers students and educators alike. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

Remixing to the Tune of Truth and Learning with Andrew McIntosh
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
03/07/21 • 69 min
This month, Gina and Tom explore the struggles with expectations and the need for giving students choices with Northampton Community College Associate Professor of Sociology, Andrew McIntosh. Join us as he explains the value of hip-hop education and what educators should do when the snow globe is half empty.

Conversations Beyond the Echo Chamber
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
12/14/20 • 72 min
For the final installment of our pandemic pedagogy roundtable discussions, Gina and Tom sit down with Samuel Chen and Kelly Allen to talk about how the present political atmosphere in the U.S. is impacting the way we teach. Listen in as they discuss strategies for addressing potentially polarizing topics and attitudes in the classroom and why these sometimes difficult conversations are exactly what we need to create an engaged and critical thinking citizenry. In our segment on self-care, it appears that adult beverages are again a popular remedy for dealing with a long day. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

Doing the Work and "No." is a Complete Sentence
Pedagogy A-Go-Go
11/17/20 • 62 min
In this episode, Gina and Tom join forces with Melenese Sivells and past guest Shanita Hubbard to talk about racism in higher education. This roundtable conversation is the second installment in our pandemic pedagogy series. Topics covered in this episode are white supremacy, the work that needs to be done, and how this is all complicated further by our virtual learning environment. In our segment on self care, learn about the power of wine and that No is a complete sentence.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Pedagogy A-Go-Go have?
Pedagogy A-Go-Go currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does Pedagogy A-Go-Go cover?
The podcast is about Higher Education, Pedagogy, Teaching, College, Podcasts, Education, Teacher and Higher Ed.
What is the most popular episode on Pedagogy A-Go-Go?
The episode title 'Making Space Work Better with Dr. Karen Beck Pooley' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pedagogy A-Go-Go?
The average episode length on Pedagogy A-Go-Go is 65 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pedagogy A-Go-Go released?
Episodes of Pedagogy A-Go-Go are typically released every 39 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Pedagogy A-Go-Go?
The first episode of Pedagogy A-Go-Go was released on Mar 3, 2019.
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