Teaching in Higher Ed

Teaching in Higher Ed


6 Pedagogical Practices From 600 Episodes

December 11, 2025

Dave Stachowiak joins Bonni to explore 6 pedagogical practices from 600 episodes on episode 600 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

When we stop aiming for perfection, we allow ourselves to then be fully present for others.
-Bonni Stachowiak

Practice 1: Start and end small.
Practice 2: Build courses around curiosity, not coverage.
Practice 3: Prioritize presence over perfection.
Practice 4: Focus on relationships.
Practice 5: Remember what is yours to do and what is not yours to do.
Practice 6: Focus on becoming.
-Bonni Stachowiak

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