The Importance of Teaching and Learning in the Classroom
“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
Faculty Focus November 12, 2021
Teaching and Learning
Teaching at a Small Private College? Take our Advice
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
Terri Ward, Jennifer Suriano, and Julie Cuccio-Slichko June 20, 2025
Engaging Students in Collaborative Research and Writing Through Positive Psychology, Student Wellness, and Generative AI Integration
Co-Authored By Aaliyah Lee-Raji, Amadis Canizales, Amaiya Peterson, Andrew Stillwell, Anessa Mayorga, Aniyah Campbell, A’niyah Leather, Anna Fleeman, Brookelyn Vivas, Cassandra Mathieu, Christian Bennett, Clio
Courtney Plotts, PhD February 24, 2025
The Power of Students’ Stories
The power of human stories is undeniable. Whether conveyed through music, art, writing, or oral storytelling—sharing one’s lived experience can have a profound impact. Stories
Amy Anderson, EdD and Kelly Maguire, EdD February 14, 2025
Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention
Data has become the cornerstone of decision-making and institutional strategy in today’s higher education landscape. From tracking retention rates to measuring academic performance, data offers
Rebecca Conley, EdD January 20, 2025
Beyond the Classroom: Establishing Partnerships for Real-World Learning and Student Success
Students need to demonstrate their competencies in areas beyond traditional classroom assessments. In an era of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, the use of these
Elizabeth Falzone, PhD and Karen Poland, EdD January 13, 2025
Fostering Teamwork: Implementing Collaborative Assignments as High-Impact Practice
Teaching is a dynamic endeavor. As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve.
Shanda Hood and Aysa Galbraith December 9, 2024
The Appreciative Close: A Strategy for Creating a Classroom Community
“What you appreciate appreciates” (Twist, n.d.). One of the practices I have employed in most of my classes during the past several years is “the appreciative close,” which is an offshoot of “the appreciative pause” recommended by Stephen Brookfield (Brookfield, 2015, pp.95-96).
Shawn Vecellio, PhD November 27, 2024
The Things I Did Badly: Looking Back on My First Five Years of Teaching
Like birthdays, anniversaries are occasions for reflection, and as I approach the fifth anniversary of my teaching career, I find that my thoughts are drawn to the things that I did badly.
Graham Broad, PhD November 15, 2024
What’s Holding Back Good Teaching?
Has teaching improved? It’s a question I’ve been putting to myself here on the backside of a long career.
Maryellen Weimer, PhD November 8, 2024
The Neurodiverse Instructor with Neurotypical Students
Many academics are aware of altering learning styles of those on the “Autism Spectrum.” When a student with Autism arrives in the classroom this changes how interactions occur between a neurodiverse (ND) student and a neurotypical (NT) instructor.
E. Bauer September 6, 2024