Is Sister Michel a Good Teacher? | Derry Girls
What gives Sister Michael from Derry Girls her unusual influence in the classroom, and why do her students respond so strongly to her *ahem* forward style of guidance? Melissa and Nichole look closely...
28 Nov 202528min
Is Janine Teagues a Good Teacher? | Abbot Elementary
In this episode of Pop Pedagogy, Melissa and Nichole break down Season 1, Episode 4 of Abbott Elementary, where new technology hits the classroom with zero training and maximum chaos. They explore the...
6 Juni 202533min
Is Mr. Keating a Good Teacher? | Dead Poets Society
TW: this conversation covers sensitive topics, listen with caution This one goes deep. Listen as Melissa and Nichole unpack Mr. Keating's depiction in Dead Poets Society, exploring how the film tackle...
9 Maj 202534min
Is Mr. Schneebly a Good Teacher? | School of Rock
In this episode of Pop Pedagogy, Nichole and Melissa revisit School of Rock and examine Jack Black’s character, Dewey Finn (aka Mr. Schneebly), through the lens of education. They explore his use of p...
7 Apr 202534min
Season 2 of Pop Pedagogy is here! | Season 1 review and what's next
In this episode, your hosts reflect on the first season of Pop Pedagogy, discussing their favorite moments, teacher portrayals in the media they reviewed, and what elements of season one are staying ...
4 Mars 202533min
Is the Scholomance a good school?
In this episode of Pop Pedagogy, Nichole and Melissa dive into A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, exploring the unique world of the Scholomance—a self-run, perilous school for young wizards where surv...
8 Nov 202434min
Is Miss Honey a Good Teacher?
In this episode, Melissa and Nichole get deep about Miss Honey's perhaps inappropriate relationship with Matilda, and how teachers and students cope with trauma in the classroom. This one's a little m...
1 Nov 202435min
