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By Flower Darby
There is increasing evidence to suggest that emotions play a large part in how people learn. Recent research shows that emotion and cognition are intricately related. It is…
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By Nicki Monahan, MEd
This program focuses on how to engage in effective coaching conversations with faculty about teaching and learning. It begins with explaining the importance of having clearly…
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By Tom Saleska, Ph.D. and Sarah Lovern, Ph.D.
This program demonstrates several techniques to engage student brains in learning. All can be incorporated into either a traditional 50-minute or a…
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By Lolita Paff, PhD
Many syllabi are filled with detailed description of course policies delineating, in great detail, the consequences of violating the rules set by the teacher. Are policies and…
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By Alice Cassidy, Ph.D.
IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING
When students see a clear link between their concerns and your course content, teaching and learning improve.
The trick is establishing those…
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By Kristin Ziska Strange
Authentic assessment can be difficult when you are faced with a vastly diverse audience of students. How can we best meet their needs when each of their learning styles,…
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By Maryellen Weimer, PhD
This program explores three conversations faculty might have when discussing course evaluation results—the conversation with one’s self about negative…
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By Robert Cipriano, Ed.D. and Jeffrey Buller, PhD.
In the corporate world, there are bosses and direct reports.
In higher education, supervisors are also colleagues, which makes dealing with…
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By Tona Hangen, PhD
Your syllabus is one of the first impressions your course will make on your students. Need an “aha” moment to punch up your syllabi? Learn how to transform them…
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By Erik Christensen
Employers demand a talent pool armed with both hard and soft skills. Sadly, the focus on development of the soft skills ends somewhere between kindergarten and college. This…
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By Lolita Paff, PhD
TURN STUDENTS INTO LEARNERS BY UNLEASHING THEIR CURIOSITY
Studies have shown that students who are deeply interested in their coursework perform better academically. Their…
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By Ken Alford, PhD
LEARN THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTORING AND SEE THEM IN ACTION
Just because people are experts in their fields, or really know how to handle themselves in the culture of higher…
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By Ken Alford
Every time you interact with a student, you’re in a mentoring environment. This is simply part of your role as a faculty member. And while being a mentor is a real part of the…
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By Tom Saleska and Sarah Lovern.
Rehearsal and reflection are two scientifically proven techniques that affect student brain activity and extend the classroom experience. Learn techniques you can…
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Learn how incorporating findings from cognitve and educational psychology research can help you encourage students to take charge of their own learning (with Christy Price, Ed.D.).
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Dr. Maryellen Weimer shares three strategies that demonstrate how learner-centered approches can benefit teachers and students.
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