Curiously and critically examining the work of teaching. Inspired by Paulo Freire and other pedagogical theorists, high school teacher and teacher educator Paul Lai ("Dr. PD") considers, converses, critiques, co-constructs, and curiously explores the work of liberation and love that teachers attempt in our classrooms. With special attention to language, literacy, and literature, but always interested in civics, culture, equity, and ecology, Paul discusses teaching strategies and methods, classroom texts and materials, and the politics and labor of education. We honor our youth, we learn from the frontlines, we put courage over ease, and we believe in the revolutionary power of hope.

]]>https://maketheroadbywalking.bearblog.dev/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 04:37:06 GMTSat, 22 Nov 2025 22:30:47 GMT60Paul Lai<p>Curiously and critically examining the work of teaching. Inspired by Paulo Freire and other pedagogical theorists, high school teacher and teacher educator Paul Lai ("Dr. PD") considers, converses, critiques, co-constructs, and curiously explores the work of liberation and love that teachers attempt in our classrooms. With special attention to language, literacy, and literature, but always interested in civics, culture, equity, and ecology, Paul discusses teaching strategies and methods, classroom texts and materials, and the politics and labor of education. We honor our youth, we learn from the frontlines, we put courage over ease, and we believe in the revolutionary power of hope. </p>episodicPaul Laitwoplai@gmail.comnoIn this inaugural episode of 'Make the Road by Walking', Dr. PD introduces the podcast's focus on teaching, language, literacy, and culture. He reflects on the challenges teachers face in creating content and the importance of dialogue and reflection in education. The episode also highlights the personal journey of starting the podcast while balancing teaching responsibilities and personal health.

]]>e0f129d1-e098-4114-8e5b-b0803ff585d0Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:46:24 GMT<p>In this inaugural episode of 'Make the Road by Walking', Dr. PD introduces the podcast's focus on teaching, language, literacy, and culture. He reflects on the challenges teachers face in creating content and the importance of dialogue and reflection in education. The episode also highlights the personal journey of starting the podcast while balancing teaching responsibilities and personal health.</p><p></p>no00:08:28000 Intro WalkTalkfull