…and complete. Practicing these strategies fosters the development of intellectual virtues, such as intellectual humility, intellectual autonomy, and intellectual integrity. Model Critical Thinking As educators, we serve as leaders. Ultimately,…
Adult learners are arguably one group of learners who are at greatest risk for stress—not only at the end-of-term but throughout their academic program. The risk increases for female, single…
…Pulse nightclub shootings in Orlando. Most of them young gay men, most of them Latino. In the academic world, June is a time of celebration, of convocation, of inspired addresses…
…not only supports their view, but also incorporates opposing viewpoints. Students learn to search and evaluate peer-reviewed academic articles to support their observations, as they are required to incorporate at…
…Discussing relevant social issues such as these in academic settings allows us to continue to develop critical thinking skills and uncover personal and social biases. Discussion forums are a common…
…cannot recover academically and should drop the course. A lot of us use policies that significantly reduce the overall course grade for excessive absences, hoping that approach will provide the…
…every Monday from noon to 2 pm during the 2020-2021 academic year. In my department, Mondays are generally meeting days, and most folks had scheduled afternoon official meetings. I intended…
We all face the challenge of making our classrooms more inclusive. At Iowa State, a series of training opportunities helps guide faculty and academic leaders to the most effective methods…
