The Inspired Educator Podcast

Episode 13 Kimberly Franklin on Virtue Pathways in education

On today's episode, I present a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Franklin, the former Dean of Education at Trinity Western University. We discuss the School of Education’s virtue pathways that aims to help student teachers develop reflective discernment. These pathways have spiritual origins, foster character virtues, and are aligned with the professionals standards.

Episode 12 Nina Pak Lui in conversation with preservice teacher Noelle Kelbert

On today’s episode, we present a conversation between Professor Nina Pak Lui and her student, Noelle Kelbert. Their conversation centers on significant moments of learning for transformational thinking. In particular, they discuss overall personal growth as a preservice teacher. This episode is part of a SSHRC Explore Grant, about preservice teachers and podcasts.

Episode 11 Nina Pak Lui in conversation with preservice teachers Michelle, Tasha, and Caroline

On today's episode, we present a conversation between Professor Nina Pak Lui and three preservice teachers, Michelle Bedry, Tasha DeVries, and Caroline Profitt. heir conversation centers on reflecting on the BC professional standards, communicating their beliefs about assessment and evaluation, and articulating any ethical, moral, or spiritual implications of their assessment practices. This episode is part of a SSHRC Explore Grant, about preservice teachers and podcasts.

Episode 10 Nina Pak Lui in conversation with preservice teachers Rebecca and Maria

On today's episode, we present a conversation between Professor Nina Pak Lui and two of her students, Rebecca Tazumi and Maria Giesbrecht. Their conversation centers around understanding curriculum philosophies and ideologies. Also, they discuss how Understanding by Design (UbD) can help with curricular and pedagogical planning.

Episode 9 Ken Badley on Redeeming Teaching

On today's episode, I present a conversation with Dr. Ken Badley, an author and Professor of education. We discuss his many books and how they converge around redeeming teaching and learning. This podcast was recorded right before Dr. Badley gave his public lecture at Trinity Western University on Redeeming Teaching.