Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Parra , an assistant professor at New Mexico State’s department of curriculum and instruction learning design & technology, says she’s offered her students the opportunity to use their own languages to complete activities. “To Parra also gives her students options for her assignments that go beyond language.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This piece will suggest a few simple ideas that teachers of introductory STEM classes may implement in their course design to turn their lectures into active learning experiences for a large student body, without needing to completely revisit and change their whole teaching style. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education. Replace accusatory language in syllabi with language that supports student learning.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education. Replace accusatory language in syllabi with language that supports student learning.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

or creating of a story in language arts. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations. Or it could be a larger project such as finding innovative energy solutions for your area. In closing, there are a variety of ways to foster teamwork within the classroom. References Strenghscope.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

or creating of a story in language arts. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations. Or it could be a larger project such as finding innovative energy solutions for your area. In closing, there are a variety of ways to foster teamwork within the classroom. References Strenghscope.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If a visual syllabus isn’t your thing, simply ensure that your syllabus contains positive, welcoming language. Check out Kevin Gannon’s Chronicle of Higher Education article, “ How to Create a Syllabus ,” where he recommends avoiding scolding, sloppy editing, and overly specific/long course policies.

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