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Transforming Adult Students into Scholars

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It teaches the basics of critical thinking, research and academic writing. It’s designed for students new to the University of Virginia—but not entirely new to higher education. The syllabus is structured to inspire confidence and courage. She’s trying to show them her teaching philosophy, she explains.

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Can a Sitcom Teach Philosophy? Meet a Scholar Advising 'The Good Place'

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But could a show like the Good Place actually belong on a college syllabus? But I understand that other people have, I've gotten some emails from some professors who said that they've used the videos.

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Making Memories on the First Day of Class

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The first day of class should be much more than “syllabus day” – the first day of class is hugely important in setting the tone for the entire semester in many ways. These activities require intentional design but will make the first day more memorable than a typical “syllabus day.” Renken, M.S. L., & Jones, T.

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Making Memories on the First Day of Class

Faculty Focus

The first day of class should be much more than “syllabus day” – the first day of class is hugely important in setting the tone for the entire semester in many ways. These activities require intentional design but will make the first day more memorable than a typical “syllabus day.” Renken, M.S. L., & Jones, T.

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Using Content Disclosures in Our Courses 

Faculty Focus

In higher education, a content disclosure (also referred to as a content notice or trigger warning) is an “explicit statement that alerts a group of learners that certain content explored or discussed in a learning environment may contain potentially distressing material” (see Bryce et al., Teaching and Learning in Medicine , 30(1), 5-14.

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Using Content Disclosures in Our Courses 

Faculty Focus

In higher education, a content disclosure (also referred to as a content notice or trigger warning) is an “explicit statement that alerts a group of learners that certain content explored or discussed in a learning environment may contain potentially distressing material” (see Bryce et al., Teaching and Learning in Medicine , 30(1), 5-14.

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