…they discussed several important techniques for helping unprepared students succeed in your classes. Here is just a few of the ideas shared: Help students quantify goals: Measurable goals are critical…
Goals for my First-Year Seminar students include proficiency with a host of study skills as well as course content based on what we call “learning about learning.” To support new…
…educator and motivational speaker offers a perspective of being mission oriented to educators and others working with young people in our nation’s classrooms. He suggests affirming your goals and motivations…
…students in more ways than I could have ever imagined! I also learned later, after reviewing my course evaluation comments, this activity left lasting impressions on my students. Some commented…
…are a number of strategies for improving the quality of classroom discussion, such as breaking students into smaller groups or having stations set up around the classroom. For a comprehensive…
…a number of tips I want to share that helped me finish last semester with human connection in mind. 1. Create community for and by students: Community is the key…
…you use to help students make connections between course material and their own experiences, I’d love to hear about them in the comments below! Nikole Patson is an associate professor…
…first steps in this direction: 1) establish learning goals; 2) create learning environments that achieve these goals; 3) assess outcomes to verify learning; and 4) modify goals as necessary to…
