Redesigning a course to incorporate an exciting pedagogy like inquiry-guided learning can kindle tremendous enthusiasm for a course taught for many years, and such courses can fuel students’ curiosity. Read more
Category: Expert Series
“Did you know that I never raised my hand to answer a question once in college?”
“Me neither.”
We had been doing workshops with faculty from our own institution and others about inclusive teaching for quite a while before we had... Read more
Developing inclusive pedagogical practices for the classroom is not an overnight process. It requires self-examination by faculty with regard to their own identities in relationship to their students. In addition, considering student-centered approaches that harness student experiences can deeply enrich... Read more
Due to the rapid growth of online programs, more faculty are being assigned to teach an online or hybrid class, often with little notice or preparation. If you are now responsible for teaching online, how do you prepare? How... Read more
The first time I turned to active learning in my chemical engineering class was nearly 19 years ago. After two years of trying to teach the psychrometric chart, I realized that explaining a multidimensional plot of what seemed like... Read more
During class, who’s doing most of the work—you or your students? If it’s you, then you may be falling into an all-too-common teaching trap, informed by the way many of us were taught. It’s key to remember the adage... Read more
How do you know if your students are actually learning? Nothing is as important, but it’s still hard to tell, explains Elizabeth Barkley in this month’s Expert Series interview. “Sometimes we forget that students need clear feedback on how they... Read more
When working on the second edition of Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher, I often thought back to my own student days. Part of my book deals with how our personal learning experiences structure the way we approach our own... Read more
Brenda Gunderson shares the origins of her famed cartwheel routine and discusses other active learning strategies to use in large classes. Read more
Dr. Viji Sathy explains why the middle of the semester is right time to be collecting feedback from your students. Read more