Our student newspaper recently ran a story about students bringing their cell phones and computers to class. Not surprisingly, all of the teachers interviewed were against the practice on the…
…After comparing the two papers, I ask the students to assume the role of editor and provide the second author with specific feedback and suggestions to improve the paper. At…
…and Z.F. Gamson, “Seven principles for good practice,” AAHE Bulletin 39 (March 1987), 3-7. Active learning, a learner-centered approach to teaching in which the responsibility for learning is placed upon…
…questions and given comments. This writing is graded at the end of the course. It is counted as part of their participation grade, which also includes attendance and participation in…
…learn how to prepare material for public presentation, and practice (especially with feedback) improves their speaking skills. But those of us who have students do presentations in class know there’s…
…practice. Any teacher, no matter how experienced or new, can improve, and even the best teacher’s skills can degrade if he or she does not pay attention to continual improvement….
…practice). In a sophomore literature survey, they focus on one idea, such as reason or passion in The Enlightenment. Even in junior-level literature courses, the students respond to a quote…
…to the students. Additionally, community-based instruction is defined as systematic instruction that integrates community settings with meaningful learning and it is age-appropriate to the skills of the students. Implementing community-based…
