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A Study-for-an-Exam Assignment

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To remediate the exam preparation study skills that beginning (and other) students are missing, most of us respond by telling students about those skills that make for good exam performance. 272) An analysis of the reflection papers students (in five seminar sections) wrote after the exam revealed five themes. Come to class.”

Exams 104
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Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools

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Students face various stressors, from exams to social pressures. Mindfulness techniques offer tools to manage stress, promoting a calmer and more conducive learning environment. Emotional Regulation Mindfulness teaches students how to recognize and manage their emotions effectively.

Schools 166
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Community in the Classroom

Faculty Focus

Students take numerous individual and group assessments throughout the semester, and once I have a firm handle on their individual performance (based on our interactions, their individual homework assignments, individual quizzes, creative project, and midterms) I may decide on a group final exam for the course.

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Community in the Classroom

Faculty Focus

Students take numerous individual and group assessments throughout the semester, and once I have a firm handle on their individual performance (based on our interactions, their individual homework assignments, individual quizzes, creative project, and midterms) I may decide on a group final exam for the course.

Exams 111
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Course Design as a Gateway to Student Well-being 

Faculty Focus

In this way, backchannels serve as a formative assessment for instructors to identify ways to improve the delivery and impact of our teaching. High-stakes exams may in fact do a better job of measuring how well students cope with test taking, rather than assessing actual learning. But not just any feedback.

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Managing End-of-term Stress: Keeping the Adult Learner Risk-informed

Faculty Focus

Set boundaries for instructor interaction with the creation of interaction plans. Knowing that certain paperwork is needed for a makeup exam or an extension helps so students knows what to do upfront. Being risk-informed means total investment by the instructor in helping their adult learners succeed. The outcome?

Lecturing 105
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Course Design as a Gateway to Student Well-being 

Faculty Focus

In this way, backchannels serve as a formative assessment for instructors to identify ways to improve the delivery and impact of our teaching. High-stakes exams may in fact do a better job of measuring how well students cope with test taking, rather than assessing actual learning. But not just any feedback.