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Taking Grades (Stress) Out of LearningĀ 

Faculty Focus

But this came with a constant fear: the fear of failure, of disappointing my parents, and of falling short of expectations. He compared knowledge to an adventurous exploration, best enjoyed with an open and curious mind. To accompany this teaching philosophy, I adopt ungrading 2 in all my courses.

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Using Content Disclosures in Our CoursesĀ 

Faculty Focus

Please understand that the inclusion of such content in this course is not meant to cause distress on your behalf, but rather to expand your knowledge of these topics and how they manifest in the world around us. Teaching in Higher Education , 25(7), 825-841. References Beverly, E. Prokopakis, K. E., & Fredricks, T. Penguin UK.

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Using Content Disclosures in Our CoursesĀ 

Faculty Focus

Please understand that the inclusion of such content in this course is not meant to cause distress on your behalf, but rather to expand your knowledge of these topics and how they manifest in the world around us. Teaching in Higher Education , 25(7), 825-841. References Beverly, E. Prokopakis, K. E., & Fredricks, T. Penguin UK.

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