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The Science of Dialogue

The Science of Dialogue

By: Rod J. Naquin
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 Educator Rod J. Naquin's podcast investigates meaningful dialogue, drawing on philosophy, linguistics, and psychology to examine the essence of human connection. Follow @rodjnaquin and rodjnaquin.substack.com.Rod J. Naquin
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  • Icebreakers don't suck

    Icebreakers don't suck
    May 19 2025

    This week, Rod J. Naquin and the Science of Dialogue reveal how well-designed conversational icebreakers boost adult learning outcomes by creating psychological safety and structured dialogue pathways (Brooks, 2025; Carmeli et al., 2009; Sasan et al., 2023; Karge et al., 2011).
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    13 mins
  • Constructs and their use

    Constructs and their use
    May 12 2025

    This week, Rod J. Naquin and the Science of Dialogue explore how educational constructs function as mental tools for understanding complex, unobservable aspects of learning. He emphasizes the need for careful measurement and validation when using these abstract concepts in educational practice (Biletzki & Matar, 2021; Brown, 2000; Uher, 2022).
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    11 mins
  • Talk as learning

    Talk as learning
    May 5 2025

    This week, Rod J. Naquin and the Science of Dialogue examine how structured dialogue reshapes learning. Drawing from classical dialogue theory (Nikulin, 2006) and contemporary classroom research (Brooks, 2025), he shows that intentional conversation does more than engage - it transforms how students think and learn.
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    15 mins
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