Reaching “New Majority” Students
College students today are increasingly different from those of previous generations. They are less likely to be white and more
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Enhancing Learning though Zest, Grit, and Sweat
Faculty Focus, Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publications Dr. Lolita Paff identifies three overlooked aspects of learning that teachers
How to Prepare for a Teaching Career
Graduate students interested in teaching should consider looking for meaningful teaching opportunities outside of their department. [MORE]
Colleges Need to Find New Ways to Engage Students in STEM Fields
As the CEO of a tech start-up and a former professor, here’s what keeps me awake at night: half of
The Power of Transparency in Your Teaching
The most recent issue of Peer Review (Winter/Spring 2016; published by AACU) highlights the powerful impact ‘transparency’ can have on
Eight Actions to Reduce Racism in College Classrooms
This short article offers eight steps to help faculty respond to racism in classrooms and promote inclusive environments on campus.
Nudges That Help Struggling Students Succeed
Some teachers are using research-based teaching methods that build trust in minority students, acknowledge students’ self worth, and emphasize intelligence as fluid
Addressing a “Threat in the Air”: How Stereotypes Affect Our Students and What We Can Do About It
The threat of confirming a racial or gender stereotype in the classroom leaves many minority students with stress and anxiety.
New Engaging Mathematics Teaching Manual Explores the Calculus of Milkweed and Monarchs
Engaging Mathematics has published manuals that help teachers incorporate civic issues such as sustainability, climate change, and water pollution into
Transforming Midterm Evaluations into a Metacognitive Pause
Allowing midterm evaluations to be a time for students to reflect on their own learning progress provides teachers with more-detailed