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Fostering Teamwork: Implementing Collaborative Assignments as High-Impact Practice

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Assigning group activities for which students will need to present material to the class can be an impactful way to encourage collaboration. When students know that they are preparing to share or present, they will be motivated to engage with the course material on a deeper level. References Strenghscope. 2022, February).

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Why We Need to Share Care, Appreciation, Kindness and Empathy (CAKE) in our Classrooms  

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Have students reflect on their strengths, complement each other during group work and other collaborative efforts. Higher loneliness may motivate students to reach out to others more empathically. Encourage students to share their strengths with their peers (and/or class) using full sentences (e.g.,

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Fostering Teamwork: Implementing Collaborative Assignments as High-Impact Practice

Faculty Focus

Assigning group activities for which students will need to present material to the class can be an impactful way to encourage collaboration. When students know that they are preparing to share or present, they will be motivated to engage with the course material on a deeper level. References Strenghscope. 2022, February).

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Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

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Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator.

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Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator.