Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Do you know that when teachers fail to hook students’ attention on that first day, engagement remains a struggle for the rest of the semester (Roberto, 2021)? My goal of last semester was to build community within my classroom from day one and throughout the semester. References Bentrim, E.M. & & Henning, G.W. Ricevuto, J. &

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. However, the classroom is not immune to the challenges of the wider world. Yet these are not the only factors at play. Several higher education resources support this model as well.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Reflecting on our approach to course design—particularly with attention to how we build community and cultivate belonging—couldn’t come at a more crucial time. Since the turn of the millennium, with the publication of How People Learn (Bransford et al.,1999), Listening to Learners: Increasing Belonging in and Out of the Classroom.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

We know that engagement is an essential part of learning. For years, folks have correctly pointed out that the term “active learning” is redundant. When learning is the game, you’ve got to be on the field, actively engaged. Emotional engagement reveals students’ attitudes toward learning.

Student Engagement 75

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 75

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. However, the classroom is not immune to the challenges of the wider world. Yet these are not the only factors at play. Several higher education resources support this model as well.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

We know that engagement is an essential part of learning. For years, folks have correctly pointed out that the term “active learning” is redundant. When learning is the game, you’ve got to be on the field, actively engaged. Emotional engagement reveals students’ attitudes toward learning.

Student Engagement 59

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 59

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Giving Directions How students engage in active learning usually has steps or at a minimum some guidance. But too often, we don’t necessarily give these skills attention unless they’re exceptional or lacking. It can be effective to have groups of 4 or 5, a couple of partners, and a few students working alone. Come back for more.

Group work 52

Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2018

All of your students suddenly turn their attention to the back and you feel out of control. When we think of effective professional development in America’s schools, we often hear of the need for sustained training, subject and grade-specific materials, and opportunities for active learning. The paper rips. Shouting begins.

Teaching 168

Teaching Art Activities Motivation 168