Faculty Focus

JANUARY 7, 2025

Experiential learning is on the rise (Roberts & Welton 2022), perhaps because it can be a pathway to increased student engagement. To alleviate some confusion, my goal here is to explain the hallmarks of both applied humanities and experiential learning approaches, as well as what each mode of learning can offer to students.

Instructors 111

Instructors Learning Teaching Philosophy Knowledge 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We are needed to engage them and to help them develop curiosity and critical thinking skills to offset their potential AI-induced brain rot. He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI. We should embrace this role as we teach in the age of AI. Bringing PEACE to support all students.

Instructors 114

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 114

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

How have my various experiences influenced my teaching philosophy, and which principles do I rely on to inform my interactions and collaboration with learners? I also practice flexibility with regard to due dates, topic assignments, and how students engage with course content. Lastly, I communicated consistently.

Feedback 111

Feedback Secondary Education Teaching Philosophy Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 7, 2025

Experiential learning is on the rise (Roberts & Welton 2022), perhaps because it can be a pathway to increased student engagement. To alleviate some confusion, my goal here is to explain the hallmarks of both applied humanities and experiential learning approaches, as well as what each mode of learning can offer to students.

Instructors 105

Instructors Learning Teaching Philosophy Knowledge 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Below, we share five things that we do to reduce our grumpiness during the grumpy time to make our teaching more engaging and fulfilling (see also Engage the Sage, 2022a): 1. Being empathetic benefits not only our students (e.g., having a supportive course structure that allows us to enjoy teaching more).

Course Design 98

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 98

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It is important to explain to students that they will need to possess certain skills in their future careers, particularly when requiring students to complete tasks without AI. As you think about your discipline relative to generative AI, consider: What fundamental skills do students need in your courses or disciplines?

Ethics 102

Ethics Multidisciplinary Course Design Confidentiality 102

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 14, 2025

On the best days, teaching is one of the most fulfilling careers you can find. You get to inspire students, collaborate with other professionals, and impact the future of your community every day. But as we all know, not every teaching day is as rewarding as the last.

Teachers 52

Teachers Teaching Philosophy Grades Assignments 52

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

“PEACE”, beyond being a wonderful word to describe the warmth and connection of a nurturing learning environment, is an acronym that specifies five foundations of excellent teaching: Preparation, Expertise, Authenticity, Caring, and Engagement (Saucier, 2019; Saucier, 2022; Saucier, Jones, Schiffer, & Renken, 2022). Saucier, Ph.D.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Instructors Activities Assignments 111

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2019

It’s often said that teaching and learning doesn’t always take place in the classroom—some of the most important lessons are learned on the playground, in the street, on the job or somewhere else. The same is true for educators, whose teaching philosophies are often shaped by moments that happened when they weren't in front of the classroom.

Coaching 145

Coaching English Students Teaching Philosophy 145

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

“PEACE”, beyond being a wonderful word to describe the warmth and connection of a nurturing learning environment, is an acronym that specifies five foundations of excellent teaching: Preparation, Expertise, Authenticity, Caring, and Engagement (Saucier, 2019; Saucier, 2022; Saucier, Jones, Schiffer, & Renken, 2022). Saucier, Ph.D.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Activities Assignments 98