The Fika Crew invited Robin Zavod, PhD, Professor of Pharmaceutical Science at Midwestern University, Downers Grove Campus, and AACP President, to share her passion for recognizing and supporting the unique ways learners and colleagues perceive and process information. It starts with caring and showing compassionate concern for the well-being and success of our students, colleagues, and patients. Compassionate pedagogy asks faculty and preceptors to move towards teaching and learning practices that are flexible, equitable, and sustainable for all.

Intro and Fika Snack Sharing: 0:00 to 4:23

Resources

Hamilton LG, Petty S. Compassionate pedagogy for neurodiversity in higher education: A conceptual analysis. Front Psychol 2023; 14: DOI/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1093290.

Killingback C, Tomlinson A, Stern J. Compassionate pedagogy in higher education: A scoping review. Journal of Teaching and Learning Practice 2025; 22 (1): DOI: 10.53761/7yvrw787.

Dwyer P, Mineo E, Mifsud K, et al. Building neurodiversity-inclusive postsecondary campuses: Recommendations for leaders in higher education. Austism Adulthood 2023; 5 (1): DOI: 10.1089/aut.2021.00421.

White M, Harrison M, Cohn E, Wood R, StEvens C. An Evidence Informed Guide to Becoming and Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Teacher: A Guide for Educators and School Leaders. Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN), December 15, 2024.

University of Melbourne - Neurodiversity Project.

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The Pharmacy Fika podcast is a positive and compassionate “place” (a virtual community) where pharmacy and other health professions educators gather to discuss teaching, learning, scholarship, and academic life… plus the snacks that support their best work. So grab your favorite beverage and listen to the Pharmacy Fika podcast with your colleagues.

The Co-Hosts are:

Stuart T. Haines (Executive Producer), University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy – sthaines@olemiss.edu
Tina Brock, University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences - tina.brock@unimelb.edu.au
Jeff Cain, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy - jeff.cain@uky.edu
Kristin Janke, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy - janke006@umn.edu

Disclaimer (inspired by Whad’Ya Know?): All opinions expressed on the Pharmacy Fika podcast are well-reasoned and insightful. Needless to say, they are ours and our guests alone, and not those of our employing institutions.

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Recognizing and Supporting Neurodiversity Through Compassionate Pedagogy