Most students dread presentations. Every time I start a new semester, and I announce that presentations are a requirement, the fear and tension in the
Every now and then the worlds of entertainment and education collide, producing something magical for both teachers and students; a moment where learning and personal
If you’re at any stage of burnout in your own life, know that you are not alone. Whether you’re at stage one or stage nine
Faculty in higher education have found themselves with more classes, more students, and overall less time and methods for saving time. Therefore, using time more
In his seminal text, Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate, Ernest Boyer (1990) directed attention to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). Those faculty
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on March 7, 2018. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Faculty who teach large classes confront the long-existing challenge
Is there a better way to connect with students and show empathy?Is there a better way to illustrate how our curriculum is career relevant? To
Some may believe that research and teaching are mutually exclusive responsibilities within academia (see Coate et al., 2001 for a review). However, leading research labs
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on March 21, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Positive classroom climate can encourage students to participate, think
As a new era of teaching and learning emerges, a focus on psychological safety and inclusivity for health and human service students is paramount. An