Engaging Students in Meaningful Learning Experiences
Two years ago, I was invited to deliver a course at a prestigious management school abroad. Though hesitant at first, I accepted the opportunity to
Amal Farhat, PhD
May 2, 2025
Effective Teaching Strategies
Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices
University faculty members are usually immersed in various tasks related to teaching, research, committees, and office hours. As a result, they rarely have time to
Siham Al Amoush, PhD, and Amal Farhat, PhD
April 2, 2025
Due Dates Provide a Structure for Spaced Learning
Every semester, a student hoping to “earn their desired grade” approaches me at the last minute, asking to make up all their missed assignments. I
Adriana J. LaGier, PhD
March 28, 2025
Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique
Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Many take these courses as
Jack Sytsma, Robert Bear, and Dr. Eve McCulloch
March 12, 2025
Tired of Awkward Silences? Upgrade your Think-Pair-Share
I’ve tried a few different techniques for class discussions over the years, some that I’ve written about previously in Faculty Focus. In recent years, I’ve
Ashley Harvey, PhD, LMFT
March 10, 2025
Beyond Syllabus Week: Creative Strategies to Engage Students from Day One
Ever wonder why students don’t read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors
Joanne Ricevuto, PhD
February 26, 2025
Increasing Classroom Engagement
In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. Since discussion-based learning, both in-person and virtual, remains important, teachers
Allie Hamstead, DC, ACP, CACCP, and Kenneth L. Alford, PhD
February 21, 2025
Motivational Force: Building a Foundation for Student Success
Eighteen students crammed themselves into a stuffy classroom assigned for my first-year seminar course on a sunny day in September. With desk tops touching and
Juli S. Charkes, EdD
February 17, 2025
Five-Minute Starts: Fifteen Ideas to Ignite Your Class
The first five minutes of every class in higher education holds far more significance than they might initially seem. These brief moments set the stage
Marie McQuade and Todd Conaway
January 29, 2025
Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students
Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from
Mindith Rahmat
January 22, 2025
