Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Measuring Engagement and Refining Strategy One-minute papers serve as powerful self-assessment tools in my traditional classes. For example, at the end of our discussion on memory formation, I ask students to quickly write down the most important concept they learned and one question they still have.

Active Learning 72

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 72

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Similarly, if you can, stick around for a few minutes after class so that students can ask you questions they might not have felt comfortable asking in front of others. Let me know what questions you have before re-submitting.” Be transparent about your criteria. Ask students to complete a pre-semester survey.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Similarly, if you can, stick around for a few minutes after class so that students can ask you questions they might not have felt comfortable asking in front of others. Let me know what questions you have before re-submitting.” Be transparent about your criteria. Ask students to complete a pre-semester survey.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Measuring Engagement and Refining Strategy One-minute papers serve as powerful self-assessment tools in my traditional classes. For example, at the end of our discussion on memory formation, I ask students to quickly write down the most important concept they learned and one question they still have.

Active Learning 86

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 86

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After finishing this round, students will have about 10 minutes to engage in discussion questions with their drawing partners (see Debriefing section). Final Round: Accommodating Our Cultures (two to three minutes) In this round, the instructor will give the students from planet Venus a new sheet of paper.

Culture 108

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 108

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After finishing this round, students will have about 10 minutes to engage in discussion questions with their drawing partners (see Debriefing section). Final Round: Accommodating Our Cultures (two to three minutes) In this round, the instructor will give the students from planet Venus a new sheet of paper.

Culture 105

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 105

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Example: If a colleague dislikes introducing additional evaluation tools to their course, you may suggest they ask their students to complete a minute paper during a single class session. Are we coming from a place of understanding and empathy or judgment and condescension? What are some ways to start that conversation with them?

Teaching 52

Teaching Minute Papers Motivation Discussions 52