Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting with students shifts the obligation from the instructor working singularly to create an inclusive environment to one where the class works collectively to build the community. Instructors lead by example, sharing information about themselves, their backgrounds, and their interests, and encourage students to do the same.

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Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2017

But I think primarily what really separates successful flipped classes from unsuccessful flipped classes is the level of support and communication that instructors have with their students. There can be an unhealthy dependency of students upon instructors. Don’t try to jump straight into it. What do you mean by that? It was a waste.

Failure 146

Failure Lecturing Syllabus Instructors 146

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We've figured out over the last 500 years how to teach art. We realized that, yes, you want to teach some theory for artists, but essentially art is a set of apprenticeships and hands-on practice. It's very funny, the first job I had in Silicon Valley was actually as a training instructor. That's a great question.

Education 123

Education Failure Syllabus Motivation 123

Faculty Focus

JUNE 13, 2023

Despite these harrowing times, I often looked to the arts—TV, movies, and videos—for collective understanding and joy in difficult times. To do this, review your late assignment plan, your syllabus, and other policies for ways to increase your compassion and trust in students. One of those respites was a new show called Ted Lasso.

Teaching 119

Teaching Assignments Syllabus Counselling 119

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

That’s when we really started getting calls from frustrated instructors at community colleges who said, ‘I have a big problem. Because OpenStax doesn’t pay big bucks for illustrations, some faculty don’t think the art is good enough to compete with that in commercial textbooks, Palmiotto says. Because most U.S.

Textbooks 119

Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 119

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

As an instructor of teacher education, I pitched a FYS related to teaching, but also hoping to engage students who weren’t necessarily interested in becoming a certified teacher. My recent opportunity to teach a First-Year Seminar was educational for both me and my students.

Critical Thinking 79

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary History Syllabus 79

Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2021

During two intense hours, three adult students and an instructor read aloud from the “Odyssey.” Or,” the instructor counters, “it’s a healthy response to a guest who seems emotionally laden.” It’s the moment, the instructor says, when “you get at what’s at stake.” Seminars are free, and instructors volunteer.

Art 218

Art Instructors Study Reading 218

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attach your class syllabus (if ready) Encourage students to reach out to you if they have any questions and identify the best method for them to do this—email, phone, Learning Management System, etc. The syllabus is great way to show your positive and encouraging bedside manner to the class.

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attach your class syllabus (if ready) Encourage students to reach out to you if they have any questions and identify the best method for them to do this—email, phone, Learning Management System, etc. The syllabus is great way to show your positive and encouraging bedside manner to the class.

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Boyer uses a “flipped syllabus” in which students' final grades are based on the points they've earned—not lost—throughout the semester. Boyer is now a senior instructor and researcher at Virginia Tech. We sat down with Boyer to learn more about his flipped syllabus, unique assessments, and the hard work that goes into an easy A.

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Syllabus Quizzes Lecturing Assignments 147

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2025

While students should be concerned about their mental health and allowed to take a step back when a conversation is too much, some instructors say theyre also missing out on valuable lessons. Improving class discussions doesnt have to mean completely overhauling a syllabus, though, Gannon says.

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Discussions Art Instructors Participation 206