While conducting a class, even though teachers may be doing all or most of the talking, students communicate important nonverbal messages. They communicate these messages through facial expressions, body postures,…
…pending in Congress (for example, medical malpractice, human cloning, and Social Security privatization) or one of several pending Supreme Court cases (the Nike free speech case and the University of…
…them uncomfortable. After these initial attempts I decided to try building up to the teacher-free discussion day a bit more gradually. Since everything worth doing needs to be practiced, I…
…that prepared them to teach beginning communication courses. It’s a list that raises some interesting questions. Are the concerns legitimate? They are listed in order of importance. Does that order…
…have done this. First, I open every synchronous meeting I have with broad, open-ended questions. How is everyone doing? Does anyone have any questions about anything beyond our classroom that…
…the given topic. My solution? Engage in what I call meta-collaboration. Write an essay each semester with your students. Complete the essay exam before passing it out to students. Do…
…Although any reputable publisher goes to great lengths to ensure a bias-free test, it’s always a good idea to examine sample questions and past editions through the lens of your…
When I confront “problems of practice” in my teaching, I like to turn to my smart friends for advice. About a year ago, I was really confounded by my students’…
