…are compromised by student behaviors. Students will saunter into study sessions, mostly not on time, sit around, check their phones, and socialize. When they finally start reviewing their notes, the…
…are evidence based and have repeatedly been shown to improve performance on exams. In other words, they work! And there’s more good news. Most of what the research recommends isn’t…
…exam—when the stakes are high and stress and anxiety make the new organization harder to handle. But the value of interleaving extends beyond students’ comfort with the order of our…
…Not all the evidence that supports the use of quizzes comes from our discipline-based research. There’s more to the story and much of it can be found in the research…
…EOCTs here in Georgia, struggle to adjust to rigorous college expectations. Most can’t comprehend or articulate our expectations for participation and thus often don’t participate fully. And here’s the rub—first-year…
…questions and welcome their comments? Does the instructor do things that make the course enjoyable? Do students like coming to class? Would students take more courses with the instructor? Answers…
…realms at the outset so that they can get down to business immediately. What does your office communicate? If your classroom communication is good—which you need to establish first—what can…
…our thinking. I’m surprised that so little research has been done on this common grading system. Does it promote more effective learning (as measured by higher exam scores or overall…
