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Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose

Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose

Written by: Tiffanie Turner-Henderson
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Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose explores how teaching transforms identity, confidence, and purpose, not just content. Hosted by Dr. Tiffanie Turner-Henderson, each episode features authentic conversations with educators, students, and changemakers on self-efficacy, belonging, AI in learning, service-learning, mentoring, transferable skills, and persistence in higher education.

Join us as we explore what happens when learning goes beyond the syllabus.



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Episodes
  • The Soul Purpose
    Apr 14 2026

    What happens when your daily work aligns with a calling? In this episode, we sit down with University Chaplain Dr. Benjamin Sammons to explore the bigger picture beyond the classroom. While higher education often focuses on GPAs and graduation regalia, Dr. Sammons challenges us to look deeper at the "purpose" that guides us when the ceremonies end.

    Join us for a calming and reflective conversation about finding your cardinal direction in a shifting world and how we can help the next generation discover who they are truly meant to be.

    Special thanks to my colleague and Anesu Simango for editing this espisode.

    Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com.

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    35 mins
  • Name and Claim: Helping Students Own Their Expertise
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room.

    We explore how to empower students with professional language that feels authentic to truly own their expertise. Dr. Jordan shares the interconnectivity of faculty and career services in planting the seeds for a 'bouquet' of student success at the end of the academic journey.

    Whether you are a student service professional, faculty, support coach, or a student looking to "name and claim" your expertise, Dr. Jordan provides actionable "marching orders" to start building your articulation bridge.

    Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com.



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    36 mins
  • Teaching for Transfer
    Mar 2 2026

    This conversation explores how students move beyond completing assignments to owning and transferring their learning into new academic, professional, and life contexts.

    Our focus is on the role of teaching design, reflection, and career storytelling in building student confidence andadaptability.

    Have a seat and join the conversation with Logan Barrett, Executive Director, Career & Academic Success & Advising at Spring Hill College.

    Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com.



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    47 mins
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