Workforce Readiness Starts in the Classroom
The skills gap between graduates and employers is growing. This piece explores why the most powerful solution may be what happens inside the classroom. ...
Read moreBeyond the Icebreaker: Building Community in the Classroom
I’ve been fortunate to have that seemingly ‘magical’ class. You know the one—small, seminar-style setup with students actively engaged in ...
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Navigating the Need for Rigor and Engagement: How to Make Fruitful Class Discussions Happen
Derek Bok’s great book Our Underachieving Colleges contains a passage that, ultimately, transformed my teaching. Teaching by discussion can also seem forbidding ...
Read moreWhy We’re “Speaking Up” About Inclusive Teaching Strategies
Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy on “speaking up” about inclusive teaching strategies.
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ACE CREDIT’s Evaluation Expands Opportunity to Recognize Evidence-Based Instruction
The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) has evaluated and recommended the Association of College and University Educators’ (ACUE) Course in Effective Teaching Practices for three graduate-level college credits.
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Three Misconceptions About Using Active Learning in STEM
The first time I turned to active learning in my chemical engineering class was nearly 19 years ago. After two ...
Read moreDelivering an Effective College Lecture Through a Student’s Lens
Stephen Brookfield on delivering an effective college lecture through a student's lens.
Read moreJosé Bowen: Using Feedback From Students to Improve Your Teaching
Dr. Bowen also explains how instructors can use student feedback to improve their teaching, a topic he discusses in depth as a subject matter expert for ACUE’s Course in Effective Teaching Practices.
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Michael Wesch: What Inspired Me to Redesign My Syllabus
Dr. Wesch, associate professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State University, offers illuminating insights about what prompted him to change his approach to teaching.
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Saundra McGuire: Strategies to Teach Students How to Learn
As a chemistry professor and leading expert in learning strategies, Dr. Saundra McGuire has spent her career working to empower ...
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