“The teaching life is the life of the explorer, the creator, constructing the classroom for free exploration. It is about engagement. It takes courage. It
One of my quietest students once came up to me after class and said, “I’ve never felt comfortable speaking in English before this course.” That
Wrapping up a recent course, one of my students approached and asked to talk. It turns out she wasn’t there to review an assignment or
Interpersonal communication theories not only help students navigate personal and professional relationships but also strengthen teacher-student connections. Drawing on Orón (2018) and Orón Semper &
If you’ve ever tried to make sense of a big, messy topic, whether it’s anatomy, psychology, or even planning a family vacation, you know how
Quality education must go beyond textbooks and lectures. It should connect students with current events and equip them with skills for real-world engagement. When teaching
As educators, we must stay current. What could be more current than Artificial Intelligence? Our students are using this tool at an unprecedented rate, and
“Colleges are now closing at a pace of one per week. What happens to the students?” Jon Marcus asked in a recent Hechinger Report piece.
Students, (and faculty): it is time to get serious about Generative AI. According to the World Economic Forum, 70% of the skills used in most
Editor’s Note: While this article comes from a nurse’s perspective, the heart of it—caring deeply for others while trying to care for yourself—will resonate with
The authors of this article were three tenured and tenure-track faculty members in a teacher preparation program at a small private college in upstate New
