The Inquiry Oasis: A UArizona College of Education Podcast

Inquiry Oasis Season 3: Leslie Gonzales

In today's episode of Inquiry Oasis, Dean Regina Deil-Amen interviews Dr. Leslie Gonzales, Professor and Department Head of the College of Education's Department of Education Policy Studies and Practice in the Center for the Study of Higher Education. Dr. Gonzales shares about her professional and personal background and the connections to higher education and her research. Dr. Gonzales discusses two studies she has worked on over the past couple years, sharing the findings from one focused on interview panels seeking innovation and how time impacts how those on interview panels see and honor innovation. She shares with us about concepts of epistemic inclusion, epistemic injustice, and epistemic exclusion. Three words that describe Dr. Gonzales's work: * Inclusion -- specifically, increasing inclusion in higher education through her research and teaching service. * Public good -- specifically, a belief that public institutions have an obligation, responsibility, and privilege to serve the public. * Possibility -- specifically, higher education is oriented towards broadening possibility, whether it be the possibility of life, circumstances for students, or what knowledge can look like and what research can go. Other Scholars Mentioned: Miranda Fricker, DPhil -- Dr. Gonzales highlights Miranda Fricker's work focused on epistemic injustice. To learn more about Miranda Fricker's work, check out her website here [https://www.mirandafricker.com/]. Dr. Gonzales gives a shout out to a team of graduate students; Brooke Moreno, April Horne, and Karina Rodriguez--and hopes to share the findings from their collaborative work soon. Reading Recommendation: Ebony and Ivory by Dr. Craig Steven Wilder

Inquiry Oasis Season 3: Dr. Tamara Lawson

Join us in learning about Dr. Tamara Lawson [https://education.arizona.edu/person/tamara-lawson]'s research and work as an assistant professor in the Disability and Psychoeducational Studies Department here at the University of Arizona's College of Education. In this episode, Dean Deil-Amen and Dr. Lawson discuss her research work with students in K-12 settings as well as her work as an assistant professor for students studying School Psychology. Dr. Lawson discusses how both inform the other, and how she prepares school psychology trainees for their practicum experiences and careers in K-12 school settings. Dr. Lawson outlines a vision for education that moves beyond psychological testing and focuses on the individual student experience, the classroom, and school community. Three Words that Describe Dr. Lawson's Work: * Service * Restoration * Advocacy Dr. Lawson's Recommended Reading: Culturally Responsive School-based Practices: Supporting Mental Health and Learning for Diverse Students by Andy V. Pham and Anisa N. Goforth Mentioned in this episode and defined here: MTSS = Multi-Tiered Systems of Support * MTSS is a framework containing four parts; screening, progress monitoring, multi-level prevention system, and data-based decision making. It is a framework that provides academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to all students. CRP = Culturally Responsive Practice * CRP is a framework that boosts student engagement and success using students cultures as assets in the classroom.

Inquiry Oasis Season 3: Dr. Desiree Vega Part 2

Listen to part 2 of the two part episode with Dr. Desiree Vega [https://education.arizona.edu/person/desiree-vega]. Dr. Vega and Dean Deil-Amen continue to explore the intersection of identity, advocacy, and purpose in the field of school psychology.  Dr. Vega discusses her research findings, recommended readings, and an upcoming book release with her colleague Jaclyn Wolf at San Francisco State University. The book is titled Culturally Responsive Assessment and Intervention Practices with Emergent Bilingual Students and should be available for purchase later this Fall. Dr. Vega's recommended readings: * Educating Emergent Bilinguals by Ofelia García * National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) best practices, 7th Edition with 2022 revisions

Inquiry Oasis Season 3: Dr. Desiree Vega Part 1

Listen to part 1 of 2 in which Dr. Desiree Vega [https://education.arizona.edu/person/desiree-vega] joins Dean Deil-Amen to explore the intersection of identity, advocacy, and purpose in the field of school psychology. Dr. Vega is a professor in the department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS [https://education.arizona.edu/disability-psychoeducational-studies]). Dr. Vega reflects on her journey as a first-generation college graduate, and how her family's educational experiences shaped her commitment to equity in schools. She shares how she discovered school psychology, after originally planning to major in accounting, and the transformative impact of mentors, and her experiences working in underserved communities. Listeners will gain insight into the systemic challenges faced by minoritized students, the critical shortage of school psychologists—especially those of color and those that are bilingual—and the importance of advocacy in educational spaces. Dr. Vega also discusses her transition from practitioner to professor, emphasizing the need for curiosity, purpose-driven work, and advocacy. Part 2 will release Wednesday, October 15th.

Inquiry Oasis Season 3: Patricia Moreira

In this episode of the "Inquiry Oasis" podcast, Dean Regina Deil-Amen speaks with Dr. Patricia Moreira, an assistant professor in the University of Arizona's College of Education. Dr. Moreira, a former science teacher from Chile, discusses her research on how students' reasoning in science becomes visible and how this understanding can be applied to improve teaching. She explains her passion for teaching, understanding, and application, and how her work supports pre-service and in-service teachers, helping them make better pedagogical decisions through formative assessment. The conversation also touches on the value of international collaborations and the importance of investing in educational research to understand and support the learning process. Mentioned in this episode as Dr. Moreira's recommended reading is Tina A. Grotzer's book Learning Causality in a Complex World: Understandings of Consequence.