Peer-led Reading Groups Boost Engagement and Retention
…to become somewhat disengaged with the works of Plato or Kant, and this is especially the case when these readings are complex and/or students are outside their topical comfort zones….
…to become somewhat disengaged with the works of Plato or Kant, and this is especially the case when these readings are complex and/or students are outside their topical comfort zones….
…group to schedule some sessions between exams and then several to prepare for the exam. Prepare an agenda and expect group members to come prepared. Decide beforehand what will be…
…the human brain as computer has been rendered inadequate by new research; likewise, the left brain/right brain model has largely outlived its usefulness. We now know that unlike the computer,…
…research or class materials. Exhibitions and fairs: These can be a good opportunity for students to showcase their learning products in a creative manner, such as posters, paintings, photographs and…
…students were instructed to answer a few questions in a reflection paper after their clinical activity. For example, “Identify and describe your opening discussion topics, the iCST main session, and…
…instructor does care and is there to help out. Pay attention to and incorporate student evaluation comments. While some student comments can be skewed against what really did occur (and…
…from serving on different committees-all-college committees, the promotion and tenure committee, the presidential search committee, and the dean search committee. That range of experience really taught me a lot about…
…real world the most reliable defense against institutional zombies is complete candor. In other words, administrators need not only to be transparent, but also to make their transparency explicit. That…
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