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Teaching Like a Psychologist: Drs. Dave Myers & June Gruber Discuss Strategies To Foster Wellness and Belonging
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- The What And Who Of EDU
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- Nov 5, 2025
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Summary
What if the secret to better teaching isn't about what you teach, but how students experience your classroom? Psychology legends Dr. David Myers and Dr. June Gruber have spent decades studying what actually makes information stick and it's not more PowerPoint slides. In this episode, they reveal why removing 18 chairs from your classroom, scheduling 5-minute coffee chats, and teaching students about "micro-friendships" might be the most powerful teaching strategies you'll ever use. From awe walks to anxiety management, from handling shelter-in-place alerts to designing spaces for hearing loss, this isn't your typical pedagogy discussion. The duo discuss some intentional moments that transform students from passive listeners into engaged humans who actually retain what you taught them. Spoiler alert: Teaching like a psychologist is good pedagogy. Period. Brought to you by Macmillan Learning What You'll Learn in This Episode Teaching Psychology in Practice How to move from passive learning to active, reflective engagement Simple classroom changes that boost belonging How "micro-friendships" can transform classroom dynamics Why small gestures like eye contact or remembering a name make a big impact What educators can do before class starts to build trust and connection Strategies You Can Use Tomorrow How to use tools like the Perceived Stress Scale and "ask yourself" prompts Why five-minute office check-ins build stronger student relationships Easy, low-stakes ways to reduce test anxiety and support emotional awareness How to handle emotionally heavy topics in a supportive, science-informed way Psychology Beyond the Psych Classroom How psychology concepts can enhance STEM, humanities, and public health courses Why the "teach fewer things better" philosophy improves long-t…