Is there a better way to connect with students and show empathy?Is there a better way to illustrate how our curriculum is career relevant? To answer these questions and more,…
Some may believe that research and teaching are mutually exclusive responsibilities within academia (see Coate et al., 2001 for a review). However, leading research labs is a necessary part of…
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on March 21, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Positive classroom climate can encourage students to participate, think deeply about content, and engage…
As a new era of teaching and learning emerges, a focus on psychological safety and inclusivity for health and human service students is paramount. An important component of student engagement…
Faculty members have a lot of responsibilities in addition to teaching, like planning, prepping, and advising. With enough time, I’m sure that l could add a considerable number of other…
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on August 7, 2018. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Just as all students are different, so are all instructors. We need to ensure…
The discussion board is one of the most used assessments in online learning communities around the world. The discussion area is a place for students to interact and participate in…
What is an inclusive college classroom? An inclusive college classroom is one in which all students feel supported, valued, and recognized as unique individuals with their varying interests and abilities.…
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on March 2, 2018. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Previously in The Teaching Professor (31.7), I wrote about my efforts to help students get what…
Disheartened by a lack of enthusiasm from her students, an experienced faculty member stopped by our Center for Teaching and Learning last semester seeking support on how to elicit a…