Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Many take these courses as
I’ve tried a few different techniques for class discussions over the years, some that I’ve written about previously in Faculty Focus. In recent years, I’ve
Ever wonder why students don’t read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors
The first five minutes of every class in higher education holds far more significance than they might initially seem. These brief moments set the stage
As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. Two decades of detailed slide presentations have
Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class.
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on March 7, 2018. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Faculty who teach large classes confront the long-existing challenge
Now that we are safely (and slowly) going back to in-person classes, we have found that Flipped Instruction (FI) is on our mind. The logic
The importance of leadership knowledge and skills in one’s professional and personal life cannot be overstated. Development of leadership capabilities can have a positive impact
First impressions matter. Students often arrive to the first day of a college course full of anticipation with some anxiety and many questions, some of
