…Goals motivate and direct students. And students aren’t motivated solely by academic goals, like those related to mastery (comprehension of content) and performance (grades). Pintrich notes that research on social…
…learn to accept different points of view, ask probing questions, and bargain to reach harmony. These skills are precious in academic, personal, and professional lives. Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance…
…students. One character is the strict law professor Charles W. Kingsfield Jr., who wears a suit and bowtie, speaks with a measured tone that conveys high-brow academic discipline, and expects…
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No matter the academic discipline, course level, or time of day, the last five minutes of class often present instructors with a challenge and an opportunity. The challenge is maintaining…
…secondary level. Her academic research primarily focuses on retention strategies, multimedia, and social media implementation in the online classroom. She is also a freelance fiction writer. References Akers, Richards, John…
…ask, “What do you need do to improve your academic prowess?” Most answer, “Study harder and longer.” No, harder and longer is for Crossfit. Besides, what does harder and longer…
…activities. Goals motivate and direct students. And students aren’t motivated solely by academic goals, like those related to mastery (comprehension of content) and performance (grades). Pintrich notes that research on…
