Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Capturing students’ attention throughout the entire class is crucial for any teacher, but the challenge lies in the fact that, despite teachers’ expertise in their subject matter, it can be challenging to hold students’ attention for an extended period. Students think about the question and try to find the answer.

Attention 122

Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Capturing students’ attention throughout the entire class is crucial for any teacher, but the challenge lies in the fact that, despite teachers’ expertise in their subject matter, it can be challenging to hold students’ attention for an extended period. Students think about the question and try to find the answer.

Attention 105

Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g.,

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. Connect to students Study after study shows that key to a student’s success is their connection to a faculty member. Take a few minutes to get ready (open your slides, organize the handouts, etc.) Learn your students’ names.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g.,

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The intriguing idea that can link learning over a weekend (as well as demonstrate how much student comments can matter): “After our last class I was thinking about Jake’s comment on the emotional power of words. Student afterthoughts fit—less tidily—under these same examples.

Ethics 98

Ethics Minute Papers Syllabus Course Evaluations 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. Connect to students Study after study shows that key to a student’s success is their connection to a faculty member. Take a few minutes to get ready (open your slides, organize the handouts, etc.) Learn your students’ names.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

I was watching as a few of my students took notes while the remaining students sat passively, perhaps hoping my animated gestures and pacing would somehow osmotically transfer my explanation of classical conditioning into their brains. Yet simply abandoning these proven engagement strategies isn’t the answer.

Active Learning 86

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 86

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

These sessions are conducted with some students in-person and others using Zoom or other conferencing tools to view and participate at a distance. Mixed-mode classes present new challenges for faculty who are used to teaching an in-person or online class, where all the students are using one mode of access.

Feedback 105

Feedback Minute Papers Mobile Devices Discussions 105

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Example: If a colleague dislikes introducing additional evaluation tools to their course, you may suggest they ask their students to complete a minute paper during a single class session.

Teaching 52

Teaching Minute Papers Motivation Discussions 52

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a desire to avoid conflict and/or offensive language continue to be common communication struggles for both American and international individuals (Rivas et al.,

Culture 108

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 108

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a desire to avoid conflict and/or offensive language continue to be common communication struggles for both American and international individuals (Rivas et al.,

Culture 105

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 105

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Instructors first determine what students should know, understand, and be able to do by the end of the course (Cline et al., Next, based on the desired goals and objectives, the instructor will determine assessments to ensure that students meet intended course outcomes (McTighe & Wiggins, 2012). 2023; McTighe & Wiggins, 2012).

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52