Nicholas Tampio
Professor of political science and author of Teaching Political Theory (Edward Elgar Press); scholar of late modern political thought and advocate for humanistic approaches to teaching political theory.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 12min
Episode 200: Colin Bird, Jeffrey Church, and Nicholas Tampio - How to Teach Political Theory
Nicholas Tampio, political science professor and advocate for humanistic teaching. Colin Bird, politics professor focused on liberalism and pedagogy. They discuss designing intro political theory courses, balancing primary texts and exposition, teaching controversial views to build sympathy and rigor, including non-Western authors, and confronting AI and assessment challenges in the classroom.
Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 21min
Nicholas Tampio, ed., "Democracy and Education" (Columbia UP, 2024)
Nicholas Tampio, a professor of political science, discusses John Dewey's impact on education and democracy, emphasizing child-centered education and translating Dewey's ideas. The podcast explores Dewey's democratic education philosophy, critiques his views on race, and advocates for inclusivity and combating racism. It also reimagines education for all children and explores the intersection of democracy and education.
