Improvising Great Classroom Discussion
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on May 18, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. I was watching a video of several of my
Kevin Brown, PhD
December 2, 2022
Effective Classroom Management
Five Things to Do During the Grumpy Time of the Semester
If you have taught before, then you are familiar with the grumpy time of the semester. This is when the semester starts to feel long.
Donald A. Saucier, PhD, Noah D. Renken, and Ashley A. Schiffer
November 28, 2022
Why Won’t They Ask Us for Help?
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on March 29, 2016. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. After teaching statistics classes for more than 25 years
William J. Lammers
November 18, 2022
The Power of Role Modeling Self-compassion Practices in Your Class
A self-compassion practice may sound a bit awkward and uncomfortable, yet research (Neff, et al.) clearly demonstrates that this intervention can support success in our
Carrie Jarosinski
October 24, 2022
Add Trauma Glasses to Your Teacher Toolkit
Faculty members have a lot of responsibilities in addition to teaching, like planning, prepping, and advising. With enough time, I’m sure that l could add
Alana Sejdic, MEd
July 25, 2022
Taking Collaboration Seriously
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on July 17, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Like many professors, I use group projects in my
Oliver Dreon, PhD
May 27, 2022
Aspiring to Create Learning Experiences Students Remember
Some of us can easily recall a specific class from years ago that left an indelible impression. Then, there are entire courses we barely remember.
Demian Hommel
May 25, 2022
Five Ways to Engage Classroom Introverts
It may be a misconception regarding personality traits that the more verbal, outgoing classroom extroverts maintain superior classroom or academic ability. While having an introverted
Benjamin Miller, Isabella Moniz, and Kimberly A. Pesaturo, PharmD, BCPS
May 23, 2022
Using Personality Assessments to Build Better Groups
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on November 25, 2019. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. When students learn there will be group work in
Wren Mills, PhD
March 18, 2022
Activate a Relationship-rich Culture with Three Simple Practices
If you haven’t yet read Peter Felten and Leo Lambert’s book, Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College, by all means get your
Maria Scalzi Wherley and Jane Sutterlin
March 9, 2022