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Teaching Controversial Issues, Suzanne Cherrin
Teaching Controversial Issues, Suzanne Cherrin
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There are many topics in our curriculum which are relevant to students lives, affect students personally, and frequently produce emotional responses in the classroom. This article makes suggestions for managing controversy and maximizing the opportunity for active learning.
Risky Business: Making Active Learning A Reality, Charles C. Bonwell
Risky Business: Making Active Learning A Reality, Charles C. Bonwell
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Much has been said about the power of active learning as an instructional model. But moving from theory to practice may need some careful thought and timely advice.
Disciplinary Cultures And General Education, Sheila Tobias
Disciplinary Cultures And General Education, Sheila Tobias
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Is there an unspoken culture that pervades the teaching in a discipline? How does an intelligent outsider recognize its assumptions and mores?
But How Do We Get Them To Think?, Carol A. Weiss
But How Do We Get Them To Think?, Carol A. Weiss
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We hear this question constantly from faculty these days. This article will describe strategies for motivating and teaching students skills in this area.
The Four Cultures Of The Academy, William H. Bergquist
The Four Cultures Of The Academy, William H. Bergquist
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How do the cultures of the academy affect the teaching and learning which is so central to its mission?
Power In College Teaching, Linc. Fisch
Power In College Teaching, Linc. Fisch
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Teachers carry a lot of power to influence students in both good and bad ways. An awareness of this fact is a blessing and a curse.
Competence: What Does It Mean In Teaching And Learning?, Ronald A. Smith
Competence: What Does It Mean In Teaching And Learning?, Ronald A. Smith
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What does it mean to be competent in a field? Our definition of competence influences the way we teach and what we expect from students.
Ten Qualities Of Self-Renewing Faculty, Frederick M. Hudson
Ten Qualities Of Self-Renewing Faculty, Frederick M. Hudson
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Keeping ourselves alive and motivated is a never-ending struggle for faculty, who often feel overwhelmed. This author provides some insights into specific ways to keep the creative spirit flourishing.