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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. Zuniga, now graduated, learned calculus through the active learning model, and it led her to pursue math courses outside of the degree requirements, she says.

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Not Just About Students: The Importance of Personalizing Learning for Teachers

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The target goals were to provide project-based, blended learning opportunities for teaching staff to—first off—gain tools which are useful when incorporating technology in the classroom. Specifically, this looked like: Establishing definitions and elements of Project/Problem Based Learning and Authentic, Active Learning Experiences.

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Self-Checking Student Work to the Rescue!

Teacher Mood

When students can see their mistakes, fix them, and understand why something is incorrect, they’re actively learning. They’re engaged in metacognition.

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Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

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They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. For educators in pursuit of enhancing their teaching methods, numerous high-quality, open-source, peer-reviewed resources are available online.

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New Certification Rewards Education Products Backed by Research

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To earn a certification, companies needed to prove that their product meets this threshold: “Research about how people learn is core to the theoretical framework that drives product design and evident throughout the product. The product team shares the research behind the design publicly.”

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Teaching example: In one of my recent courses, I included a “workshop day” for students to peer review each other’s drafts of case conceptualizations. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Teaching example: In one of my recent courses, I included a “workshop day” for students to peer review each other’s drafts of case conceptualizations. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,