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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). Systems thinking complements interdisciplinary learning. Dr. Bellam Sreenivasulu earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore.

Art

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching

Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). Systems thinking complements interdisciplinary learning. Dr. Bellam Sreenivasulu earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore.

Art

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching

How Technology is Transforming Classrooms

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Lloyd Jackson discussedhisexperience withmathematics and AI.Heshared hisviews oncurriculum standards ,digital tools and AI ,digital learning with traditional teaching methods , AI shaping the future of mathematics education ,and many more. In a recent interview withK12 Digest,Dr.

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Five-Minute Starts: Fifteen Ideas to Ignite Your Class

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013). Allowing students to share epiphanies they had encourages them to share and can sometimes lead to interdisciplinary connectivity.

Activities

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation

Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Schools are creating versatile spaces, incorporating movable furniture, and utilizing outdoor classrooms to support diverse teaching methods. Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to learn about emerging trends, innovative teaching methods, and best practices. How do you keep up with current trends in education?

Education

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Digital Literacy Skills for Students

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

It contributes to global citizenship by enabling individuals to participate responsibly in online communities, respecting diverse perspectives, and contributing positively to digital discourse. Navigating digital landscapes requires individuals to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information, fostering a mindset of inquiry and discernment.

Skills

Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation

Five-Minute Starts: Fifteen Ideas to Ignite Your Class

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013). Allowing students to share epiphanies they had encourages them to share and can sometimes lead to interdisciplinary connectivity.

Activities

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation

Cultural Immersion: An Eye-Opening Experience to Facilitate Learning

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

According to a qualitative study investigating the experiences of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients experiencing auditory hallucinations, participants’ lack of comprehension was seen as a clinical concern, and they had low trust in their ability to provide this population with high-quality treatment (Kramarz et al.

Culture

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022).

Teaching

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary

Cultural Immersion: An Eye-Opening Experience to Facilitate Learning

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

According to a qualitative study investigating the experiences of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients experiencing auditory hallucinations, participants’ lack of comprehension was seen as a clinical concern, and they had low trust in their ability to provide this population with high-quality treatment (Kramarz et al.

Culture

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022).

Teaching

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary

Six Powerful Ways to Cultivate Student Attention and Promote Student Success

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I began to monitor participation patterns and made adjustments to the courses to include more and varied opportunities for engagement. My informal research methods included collecting self-perception data from students on what they found most helpful for staying engaged. However, a connection can also take another shape. Allshouse L.M.,

Attention

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary

Six Powerful Ways to Cultivate Student Attention and Promote Student Success

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I began to monitor participation patterns and made adjustments to the courses to include more and varied opportunities for engagement. My informal research methods included collecting self-perception data from students on what they found most helpful for staying engaged. However, a connection can also take another shape. Allshouse L.M.,

Attention

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary

Simple Strategies for Curriculum (Re)Design for the New Instructor

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Co-teaching, especially in the first year of teaching a new course, can be particularly valuable. It offers students a richer perspective when two complementary instructors teach together and allows the new instructor to learn effective teaching methods from a more experienced colleague (Hellier & Davidson, 2018).

Instructors

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Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al. 2 (2009): 20-27.

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation

Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al. 2 (2009): 20-27.

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation

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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching

Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching

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How Technology is Transforming Classrooms

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Five-Minute Starts: Fifteen Ideas to Ignite Your Class

Cultural Immersion: An Eye-Opening Experience to Facilitate Learning

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Cultural Immersion: An Eye-Opening Experience to Facilitate Learning

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Six Powerful Ways to Cultivate Student Attention and Promote Student Success

Six Powerful Ways to Cultivate Student Attention and Promote Student Success

Simple Strategies for Curriculum (Re)Design for the New Instructor

Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

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