Three Strategies that Support Student Well-Being and Mental Health
“According to the latest research on college students and mental health, three out of 10 students have struggled with depression in the last two weeks, and over one in four…
Begin the Semester with Classroom Community Building Activities to Increase Student Engagement
The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day of class reviewing the syllabus—interject…
Building Student Ownership through Active Learning Strategies
In order to stay relevant in today’s college classrooms within our fast-paced and ever-evolving world, professors must be ready to utilize instructional tools of all kinds to actively engage students…
The Positive Effects of Expressed Gratitude
In today’s world, gratitude is essential. The benefits of gratitude in practice can lead to better stress management, greater optimism, increased self-esteem, increased resilience, and better work relationships (Hills, 2021). …
Utilizing Adult Learning Principles and Universal Design for Learning to Advance Student Success
The demographic profile of college students is shifting from traditional-aged to adult learners. Andragogy, or the study of adult learning, can provide insights on how to teach adult learners more…
The Importance of a Good Bedside Manner for Doctors Teachers, Part 2
This article is Part 2 of The Importance of a Good Bedside Manner for Doctors Teachers. It is recommended to first read Part 1. The art of the check-in As…
The Importance of a Good Bedside Manner for Doctors Teachers, Part 1
A physician attends to a patient with their medical knowledge, training, and experience. But sometimes, these skills are just as important as a doctor’s attention to a patient’s needs. Does…
Engaging Students Through Experiential Learning Inside the Classroom
Experiential learning in its many forms is widely recognized as a high-impact educational practice, one that has been thoroughly tested and shown to be beneficial to a wide spectrum of…
Helping Our Students Understand and Fight Imposter Syndrome
What is imposter syndrome? You feel a change in breathing as you enter a classroom. The thought of applying for an internship makes you tense. An envelope comes from a…
Assigning “Accountability Partners” to Support Student Engagement, Learning, and Growth
To whom and for what are students accountable in higher education? The language of “holding” students accountable connotes a kind of control faculty wield over students, carrying the threat of…