"lectures" blog posts
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 40, the one with the Hammock
In Episode 40, the Treasure Island Pedagogies podcast features insights on postgraduate research supervision, with guests sharing coaching strategies, interdisciplinary tools, and collaborative approaches that support PhD students' growth. From lightbulb moments to luxury items, the episode highlights the balance between guidance and independence in research supervision.
Posted on: 23 May 2025
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 39, the one with the Twix
In Episode 39, Paul Astles, Sam Saunders, and Yigit Oezcelik shared their teaching treasures—from climate action pedagogy, Twix-inspired teaching of theory to reflective digital exit tickets. Their ideas sparked a shared vision of imaginative, student-led learning, all anchored by creativity, curiosity, and a love for lifelong learning. This episode hides four Jurassic Park quotes hidden in plain sight by Paul – tune in to discover them!
Posted on: 24 April 2025