Learning, for Truth and Love
Learning, for Truth and Love
Podcast Description
The main goal of this podcast is to bridge research and practice. Many are frustrated by student disengagement, classroom challenges, and mental health issues. We must attend to engagement and have real solutions now for the mental health and well-being of our students, educators, and parents. This show provides insights into learning from various perspectives that attend to issues in our society. As a researcher and educator, I use my experiences to provide insights into educating students. This includes but is not limited to specific classroom exemplars, pedagogy, and so on.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers around critical themes in education including student engagement, mental health, financial literacy, and cultural representation. Examples of episodes highlight discussions on the importance of Black representation in STEAM curriculum, overcoming generational financial trauma through literacy, and the role of motivated thinking in educational settings, catering specifically to current societal challenges.
Black Representation in the Curriculum explores how representation shapes learning, identity, and opportunity in schools and society. Hosted by Dr. Catherine Quinlan, curriculum design expert and endowed chair professor in science education, the podcast connects research with real-life experiences to look at teaching, culture, equity, and belonging. Through open conversations with families, educators, school leaders, scholars, and other members of society we highlight real stories and lived experiences to help create learning spaces where Black students are seen, supported, and deeply valued.
In this episode, Catherine Quinlan engages in a deep conversation with Keenan Holmes, an archaeologist and cultural anthropologist. They explore Keenan's journey into archaeology, his interdisciplinary approach, and the importance of understanding indigenous history and identity. The discussion also touches on the politics of representation, transformative archaeological projects, and the connections to African rock art. Keenan emphasizes the significance of linking past and present, advocating for marginalized communities, and the challenges of preserving cultural heritage. In this conversation, Catherine Quinlan and Keenan Holmes delve into various aspects of archaeology, focusing on indigenous cultures, rock art, and the importance of preserving historical sites. Keenan shares insights from his current role in managing African American history and his work with local communities to document and preserve their heritage. They discuss the significance of oral history, the challenges faced in excavation, and the techniques used in archaeology, emphasizing the need for careful site selection and the urgency of preserving disappearing historical sites. In this conversation, Keenan Holmes and Catherine Quinlan explore the multifaceted world of archaeology, emphasizing the importance of tools, the excitement of discovery, and the significance of historical context. They discuss the challenges of funding research, the need for engaging the next generation, and the importance of indigenous perspectives in understanding history. The dialogue highlights the necessity of fostering interest in archaeology and history among young people, as well as the role of community outreach in making these subjects accessible and relevant.
About the Guest Keenan Holmes:
Keenan Holmes is a cultural anthropologist, archaeologist, and natural resources manager. Experienced with 21 years of excavation experience, Keenan has studied Egyptology, paleontology, Indigenous material culture and language worldwide, Transatlantic slave trade, and reconstruction era Black history. With documentarian proficiency, two films have been completed and one produced. Keenan Holmes takes great pride in teaching young people to create their own documentaries, record family history, poetry writing, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Whether showing how to put on yard sales, sell Pokémon cards or operate an eBay account, there is a significant joy in instructing youth independence and creativity. Currently managing county historic property and public programming and always has a little time for wildlife preservation and ecology. As an avid fisherman and kayaker, much time is spent outdoors taking a break from urban environments to literally touch grass and water.
About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.
Personal Website of Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan: https://drcatherinequinlan.com
Visibility In STEM Education Consultant/Services: https://visibilityinstem.com/
TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be
Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193
Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: https://keystonepassage.com
Check out the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-representation-in-the-curriculum-conversations/id1785560564
Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love
iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-black-representation-in-th-248725998/
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