Two professors describe ways instructors can promote students' learning in lectures, and award-winning faculty weigh in on what good teaching looks like. Read more
Category: News
In a provocative new report, AAU President Mary Sue Coleman calls for a “new normal” in which “all faculty members will both use and be rewarded for using evidence-based approaches to instruction.” In the paper—a progress update on AAU’s... Read more
This week, instructors share methods for engaging different types of students, from non-majors to introverts to students in large lectures. Read more
In this week's news roundup, a professor suggests methods for mitigating the disconnect some students feel in large lectures, and a university president calls for institutions to create a diverse faculty to better support students' needs. Read more
One instructor develops regrouping strategies after Hurricane Irma, and another suggests ways of recognizing faculty who serve as "emotional laborers." Read more
This week, Dr. Stephen Brookfield offers ways of incorporating technology into lectures after students reveal that they value both personal interaction and technology. Read more
This week’s news headlines unpack the significance of a new survey about student loneliness on campus and explore ways to keep students motivated well beyond their first year. Sign up for The Q Newsletter for weekly news and insights.... Read more
This week, we bring you insights and research-based practices that faculty can use this semester to ensure students are poised to succeed. From the ACUE community blog: Avoiding Stage Fright: Feeling nervous is natural. Being overly prepared is one way... Read more
This week, one instructor reveals what she learned when she asked her students to be candid, and higher education leaders describe a program they implemented for promoting faculty morale. Read more
This week, educators write about the importance of accessibility and how to work towards closing gaps in higher education. Read more