Most of us think we know what active learning is. The word engagement quickly comes to mind. Or, we describe what it isn’t: passive learning.
In today’s world, gratitude is essential. The benefits of gratitude in practice can lead to better stress management, greater optimism, increased self-esteem, increased resilience, and
This article is Part 2 of The Importance of a Good Bedside Manner for Doctors Teachers. It is recommended to first read Part 1. The
As an instructor, I have always considered myself to be friendly and approachable. I assumed that students would come to me when they were experiencing
Case studies have long been heralded as an impactful and critical pedagogical approach in college classrooms. Depending on how case studies are integrated into an
The anticipation of a new semester has always excited me. I have been an educator for 41 years and have worked with students from Pre-K
There may be no more serious issue for a student than facing an academic conduct hearing because of plagiarism. This certainly is not part of
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on December 13, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Teachers and students can give each other priceless gifts.
Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class.
Imagine you have not thought about mathematics class in over a decade. You vaguely recall how fractions are connected to decimals, and the notion of
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on March 15, 2021. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. This Halloween special is brought to you by the
