…in taking a risk and wants to stay put, where it is “safe.” It almost never ends well for him or her. In academic contexts, risk-taking students are those who…
…way I think about the topic (discrimination, addiction, conflict or identity). 67% I believe stories can cause social change. 86% Service-learning is a valuable academic experience. 84% Statement Increased greatly…
…a discussion with students new to the content and unfamiliar with academic discourse. One of the most vexing complexities involves finding the balance between structure and the lack of it—between…
Evidence of the importance of teacher-student relationships is robust. The relationship between a teacher and a student is related to many positive outcomes for the student, including academic success, improved…
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…within curriculum. Lastly, caring refers to the genuine level of concern placed on academic outcomes of individual students and the students themselves. To that end, we’ve anticipated some common goals…
…the ones that are actually doing the work for our classes. That can feel a bit nerve-wracking and may raise elevated concerns about academic honesty in our classes. The hard…
…semester (and remapped, if necessary) in order to support academic honesty. Professors who wish to change assessment mapping should consult with the program coordinator or manager beforehand as this may…
