Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Most of us have the experience of registering for a workshop only to discover that it is a lecture or (worse) an advertisement for the presenter. Principle 2: A workshop is not a lecture. The word workshop implies that work will be done by the participants. Principle 3: Small group work is ideal.

Lecturing 95

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 95

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Social skills such as conflict resolution, communication, and leadership are necessary for a cohesive group to function effectively (Hadi, Hassan, Razzaq, Mustafa, 2015). As students work together in a group context, they learn to accept different points of view, ask probing questions, and bargain to reach harmony.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

First Day Community building starts day one by laying a strong foundation. Ideally the entire first week of the course should be devoted to community building. Before any work on the course concepts starts, the focus should be on developing communication and trust in the classroom space.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Most of us have the experience of registering for a workshop only to discover that it is a lecture or (worse) an advertisement for the presenter. Principle 2: A workshop is not a lecture. The word workshop implies that work will be done by the participants. Principle 3: Small group work is ideal.

Lecturing 92

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 92

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

My classroom was set up with desks in rows and my lessons included lectures with PowerPoint presentations, worksheets and textbook work. In my classroom, we do a lot of partner and group work, so I often need to plan ahead for possible challenges during periods of collaboration.

Teachers 141

Teachers Textbooks Lecturing Social Studies 141

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. Communication : Effective teaching begins with clear and concise communication between educators and students.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. A theater professor can be inspired by an organic chemistry professor; an anatomy professor can share a strategy with an economics lecturer; and more. YouTube videos for extra credit.

Active Learning 164

Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 164

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

Some of these topics include agriculture, communication and information studies, human services, and health science. Rather than having teachers manage a whole group of 30+ students at once, PBL frees them to break classes into small groups and connect and talk in depth with each group.

Grades 149

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 149

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Some may even choose to venture into the off-campus community to speak with people directly affected by the social inequalities being discussed in class. This can be a stretch for students, both in terms of their communication skills and their heartstrings, as they come face to face with people enduring real hardships.

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners. Classroom learning also cultivates a sense of community and belonging among students.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A combination of semi-traditional lectures and discussions with debates and tours of the research facilities sets the foundation on which the assessments can build. Additional skill objectives were added: develop skills to (a) communicate complex ideas in multimedia formats; and (b) to work in groups. I Hate Group Work!”:

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. K., & Kelsey, D. link] Martin, K.,

Motivation 104

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 104

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

First, all students, regardless of their SES (socio-economic status) standing, showed significantly higher levels of retained learning than the control group which used the time-honored lectures, basic active learning techniques, and case approaches.

Student Engagement 88

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 88

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. K., & Kelsey, D. link] Martin, K.,

Motivation 85

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 85

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This may involve lectures, active learning activities, or group work to disseminate information and student learning. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly , 0 (0). Leveraging teamwork can also be beneficial, through co-teaching, observing other courses, or receiving feedback from experienced instructors.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

They simply won’t work. Denial and continuing to lecture as if nothing has changed simply will not work for much longer and certainly will not build that community that will lead to happy, connected alumni. They often tell me that although they have always hated group work, they really enjoyed teamwork.

Education 52

Education STEM Active Learning Peer Review 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

Break it down into categories: Educational screen time (online classes, digital homework, creative projects) Productive screen time (coding, design, researching, reading e-books) Passive screen time (scrolling, videos, gaming) Social screen time (video calls, chats, group work) Once you separate use from abuse , it becomes easier to set priorities.

Technology 52

Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator. Collaborative Learning: Students work in small groups, promoting peer interaction and problem-solving, which supports non-majors who may feel less confident in their knowledge.

Interdisciplinary 60

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 60

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator. Collaborative Learning: Students work in small groups, promoting peer interaction and problem-solving, which supports non-majors who may feel less confident in their knowledge.

Interdisciplinary 59

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 59