Description
In this wide-ranging conversation, Bwalya and Andy talk about the importance of listening to student feedback and the power of the "Know Your Students" tool. Bwalya shares her DEI efforts in her class and outlines changes she has made to her syllabi, as well as insights about teaching effectively with video.
Link to the video [video.ucdavis.edu]
About the Interviewee
Dr. Bwalya Lungu is an Associate Professor of Teaching and microbiologist in the department of Food Science and Technology. Dr. Lungu is engaged in undergraduate training and development and teaches some of the largest classes on campus including the very popular GE course “Food, Folklore and Health.” Dr. Lungu’s research work focuses on three areas: 1) how teaching pedagogies can be used to improve instruction and student learning/engagement, 2) the adoption and implementation of active learning components in large classes to improve student learning and engagement, and 3) food safety/regulation education and how pedagogy can be used to improve food safety education.
