Episodes

  • 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
    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
    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
  • Text is not dialogue
    Apr 28 2025

    This week, Rod J. Naquin and the Science of Dialogue reveals text dominates classrooms, while humans naturally learn through mimesis and dialogue (Donald, 2006; Nikulin, 2006, 2010).

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    14 mins
  • A deep dive on interactive alignment
    Apr 22 2025

    This week, Rod J. Naquin and the Science of Dialogue explores how natural conversation beats formal speech in learning through 'interactive alignment' - where speakers unconsciously sync mental models (Garrod & Pickering 2004, Branigan et al. 2000, Garrod & Anderson 1987).

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    11 mins
  • Disambiguating dialogue
    Apr 7 2025

    This week, Rod J. Naquin explores the Science of Dialogue, revealing how educational leaders can transform communication by distinguishing between dialogue types (Angel), understanding personal interactions (Miller), and designing purposeful communication strategies (Scott).

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    13 mins
  • Vibe writing is what we should all be doing
    Mar 31 2025

    This week, Rod J. Naquin and the Science of Dialogue reveals how AI transforms writing education, proposing "vibe writing" - teaching students to direct AI content rather than just compose. The shift mirrors workplace trends (Bowen 2014, Chen 2025, Farrell et al. 2025, Goldsmith 2011, Krishnan 2025, Willison 2025).

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    13 mins
  • What does anyone mean by curriculum?
    Mar 24 2025

    This week, Rod J. Naquin and the Science of Dialogue explores how curriculum extends far beyond lesson plans, shaping the hidden and lived experiences of education (Gobby, 2021; Egan, 2003; Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2023).

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    15 mins
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