September 6, 2017 Maryellen Weimer, PhD
I’ve been writing for years that we need to teach in ways that encourage students to take more responsibility for their learning. Recently, it became clear that my thinking…
December 3, 2015 Maryellen Weimer, PhD
Most faculty now recognize the importance of students being able to direct their own learning. It’s what positions them for a lifetime of learning. And most faculty also recognize…
In Effective Classroom Management
September 28, 2015 Lolita Paff, PhD
Policies are necessary. They serve as a warning to students: this is what will happen if you are absent, miss an exam, turn work in late, text or surf…
In Faculty Development, Philosophy of Teaching
June 8, 2015 Berlin Fang
For years there has been talk about shifting a professor’s role from the “sage on the stage” to the “guide on the side.” But as some teachers leave the…
October 26, 2010 Maryellen Weimer, PhD
Self-directed learning skills involve the ability to manage learning tasks without having them directed by others. They are skills necessary for effective lifelong learning and are one of many…
