I wanted to take a moment to comment on the 2024 Presidential campaign since it feels as though we are in a truly historic moment. I write this as Kamala Harris has recently become the presumptive democratic nominee and has vetted potential Vice-Presidential choices. There is so much one could say about this related to […]
I am writing this post a day after my son’s college orientation, and I want to reflect on how the gendered dynamics of parenting influenced how I responded to this event. As a quick refresh – mental load includes planning and organizing what needs to get done to keep a household running smoothly. It’s distinct […]
The first time I listened to the podcast, The Retrievals, I knew I was going to teach it in Psychology of Women & Gender. The five-part series chronicles the story of dozens of women who sought fertility treatment at the Yale Fertility Center starting in 2019. The women featured in the story underwent IVF treatment. […]
This academic year was challenging. In my Psychology of Women & Gender class, students appeared angry, tired, and ill-equipped to engage in controversial conversations. Topics that were particularly challenging were ones about racism, the violence in Israel and Palestine, and the increase in anti-trans legislation. Recognizing that I wanted to teach skills that could help […]
I have been fortunate this semester to teach with the 2nd edition before it is fully available for adoption for Fall 2024 classes. In this post, I want to reflect on my experiences with the second edition and how I have run my course this semester. The TLDR is that the students LOVE the book. […]
In this post I want to talk about my use of “extension assignments” as a way to extend student learning in class and give students the ability to focus their learning, in a relatively low-stakes assignment, on material that interests them. My extension assignments are 5-10 minute presentations on a topic of a student’s interest […]
