The Importance of Empathy in the Classroom
Teaching Physics with Love – To be successful, faculty members must go beyond teaching the material, writes Matthew J. Wright.
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An Analysis of College Teaching Practices
While decades of research on college teaching has investigated several forms of classroom practices, much of this research approaches teaching
Why Flipped Learning is Still Going Strong 10 Years Later
Ten years ago two Colorado chemistry teachers unleashed a brash concept on a K-12 landscape where few questioned the age-old
Revamping the Chemistry Curriculum
Emory’s chemistry department is on its way to a new curriculum. Previously, students took two semesters of general chemistry and
STEM Majors, Art Thinkers – Issues of Duality, Rigor and Inclusion
According to a recent study of students who actively participate in dance curricula while pursing STEM degrees, pairing a Think+Do model in
Designing Welcoming Classrooms
When instructors consider the diversity of learners when designing courses, all students benefit. [READ MORE]
AAU Releases Five-Year Report on Undergraduate STEM Initiative – Progress Toward Achieving Systematic Change
The Association of American Universities (AAU) released a five-year status report highlighting institutional progress in improving the quality of undergraduate
Preparing Future Faculty to Assess Student Learning
New Council of Graduate Schools publication highlights effective strategies and best practices Washington, DC – The next generation of faculty
The Many Paths of the Would-Be Professoriate
The goal of one of the longest-running professional-development programs for graduate students and postdocs is baked right into its name.
Documenting What Ph.D.s Do for a Living
The idea that a Ph.D. can prepare you for diverse careers — not just for the professoriate — is now