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Make Your Teaching the Cynosure of AttentionĀ 

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Students remember lectures that are infused with humor. If a teacher feels that the lecture is unable to hold the attention of the students, they can introduce physical activities such as standing, turning around, or even clapping. Students are naturally drawn towards teachers who are more approachable and patient. Physical activity.

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Four Steps to Promote Student Success in College Classrooms

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Lecturing has long been the primary method of conveying information to groups of students. But the monotonous presentation of information and lengthy one-way communication in didactic lecture lacks student engagement and makes students passive listeners in their learning process.

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Four Steps to Promote Student Success in College Classrooms

Faculty Focus

Lecturing has long been the primary method of conveying information to groups of students. But the monotonous presentation of information and lengthy one-way communication in didactic lecture lacks student engagement and makes students passive listeners in their learning process.

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Make Your Teaching the Cynosure of AttentionĀ 

Faculty Focus

Students remember lectures that are infused with humor. If a teacher feels that the lecture is unable to hold the attention of the students, they can introduce physical activities such as standing, turning around, or even clapping. Students are naturally drawn towards teachers who are more approachable and patient. Physical activity.

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Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced?

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Martin is a former early childhood education lecturer at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, a former assistant professor of early childhood education, and a faculty professional development coordinator at Miles College. Dr. Dimple J. Martin is the director of the Quality Enhancement Plan at Miles College.

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Drawing in Two Hands: Communication Accommodation with Individuals from Different Cultural BackgroundsĀ 

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The activity The activity takes a maximum of 45 minutes to complete. Using the theoretical concepts discussed in the opening lecture, students are prepared to then engage in a discussion using the following guiding questions: What struggles were you facing when drawing with your partners?

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Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced?

Faculty Focus

Martin is a former early childhood education lecturer at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, a former assistant professor of early childhood education, and a faculty professional development coordinator at Miles College. Dr. Dimple J. Martin is the director of the Quality Enhancement Plan at Miles College.

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