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Practical Strategies for Interdisciplinary Teaching in Today’s University

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Working in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies has shown me firsthand that our students face a world full of messy, tangled problems. True interdisciplinary teaching goes beyond just putting different topics side by side. Often, this means finding a central theme, problem, or question that ties everything together.

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Practical Strategies for Interdisciplinary Teaching in Today’s University

Faculty Focus

Working in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies has shown me firsthand that our students face a world full of messy, tangled problems. True interdisciplinary teaching goes beyond just putting different topics side by side. Often, this means finding a central theme, problem, or question that ties everything together.

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AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

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The key question is: how can we transform AI from a potential source of plagiarism into a valuable educational resource? Encourage students to select supplemental articles relevant to their fields to foster interdisciplinary connections, allowing for both autonomy and current insights in the field.

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

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For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? I pose the question: How can we identify an issue within the town of Lexington and address it while ensuring we do not contribute to urban sprawl? link] Moser, K. Ivy, J., & Hopper, P.

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How I Took the Dread Out of Grading—and Replaced It With Fun

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I learned quickly that just because we are expected to assess something doesn’t automatically mean that we know how to facilitate it. Perhaps the most raw (and effective) lesson I learned came at the end of our first project in my first year as a PBL facilitator. Many years back, I heard Alfie Kohn, an.

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

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Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Building a sense of community across campuses is crucial (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Miner, Ed.). References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

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AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

Faculty Focus

The key question is: how can we transform AI from a potential source of plagiarism into a valuable educational resource? Encourage students to select supplemental articles relevant to their fields to foster interdisciplinary connections, allowing for both autonomy and current insights in the field.

Ethics 115