Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

It’s usually the professor standing in the front of the room and going page by page reading through the syllabus—interject another yawn. The benefits of students feeling like they belong to a classroom community include academic motivation, success, and persistence (Freeman, Anderman, & Jensen, 2007). References Bentrim, E.M. &

Student Engagement 115

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 115

Teach Hub

JULY 3, 2024

Punch cards are a simple and smart classroom management tool that keeps your students motivated and engaged. This highly effective tool transforms classroom behavior and can be a fun and interactive strategy to incorporate into your daily classroom routine as a teacher.

Motivation 59

Motivation Achievement Classroom Management Fairness 59

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

It’s usually the professor standing in the front of the room and going page by page reading through the syllabus—interject another yawn. The benefits of students feeling like they belong to a classroom community include academic motivation, success, and persistence (Freeman, Anderman, & Jensen, 2007). References Bentrim, E.M. &

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

This practice aligns with scholarship advocating for student-centered, participatory approaches to classroom management (Brooks, 1987; Feldmann, 2001; Gonzalez & Lopez, 2001; Sorcinelli, 1994). Students read through these examples in small groups and decide which rules resonate most strongly with them.

Syllabus 103

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 103

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

This practice aligns with scholarship advocating for student-centered, participatory approaches to classroom management (Brooks, 1987; Feldmann, 2001; Gonzalez & Lopez, 2001; Sorcinelli, 1994). Students read through these examples in small groups and decide which rules resonate most strongly with them.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 96

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Avoid procrastination by breaking tasks into manageable chunks and adhering to deadlines. Active learning: Engage in active learning techniques such as participating in class discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification on challenging topics.

Failure 98

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities. Learning style instruments help students and faculty consider the depth of learning and teaching opportunities (Kolb & Kolb, 2005).

Learning Styles 111

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Avoid procrastination by breaking tasks into manageable chunks and adhering to deadlines. Active learning: Engage in active learning techniques such as participating in class discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification on challenging topics.

Failure 95

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 95

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example, I had my students read the article “The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard,” which makes the case that taking notes on a laptop leads to shallower information processing than longhand notetaking. His pedagogical research interests include student motivation, active learning techniques, and promoting critical thinking.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example, I had my students read the article “The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard,” which makes the case that taking notes on a laptop leads to shallower information processing than longhand notetaking. His pedagogical research interests include student motivation, active learning techniques, and promoting critical thinking.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities. Learning style instruments help students and faculty consider the depth of learning and teaching opportunities (Kolb & Kolb, 2005).

Learning Styles 93

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 93

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. No sitting on the sidelines. We aren’t like plants, if you can stand another metaphor.

Student Engagement 68

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 68

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. No sitting on the sidelines. We aren’t like plants, if you can stand another metaphor.

Student Engagement 59

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 59

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Only you know that the 12 o’clock partner is a reading buddy, while the 6 o’clock partner considers how introverted or extraverted students are. Giving Directions How students engage in active learning usually has steps or at a minimum some guidance.

Group work 52

Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2018

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. And those with poor social skills even demonstrated considerable gains in motivation and reading.

Teaching 168

Teaching Art Activities Motivation 168