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
Category: Expert Series
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
José Bowen explains how he promotes great teaching at Goucher College and shares research-based insights about his own classroom. Read more
Dr. Michael Wesch, an award-winning anthropology professor at Kansas State University, shares innovative teaching insights to motivate students and keep them engaged. Read more
Many college teachers are looking to make small teaching changes for the next semester. Mary–Ann Winkelmes shares insights on how to reflect and prepare for new students and classes. Read more
Derek Bruff talks to ACUE about visual learning in an election year and shares advice for new directors for teaching and learning. Read more
Dr. McGuire talks about who inspired her research interests, strategies to empower student learning, and her hopes for the future of higher education. Read more
A list of specific classroom techniques that engage underprepared students and help them learn how to succeed in college. Read more