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Teaching From The Heart: Using Techniques Of Kindfulness In Teaching To Build A More Empathic And Compassionate Campus, Margaret Butcher
Teaching From The Heart: Using Techniques Of Kindfulness In Teaching To Build A More Empathic And Compassionate Campus, Margaret Butcher
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In today’s world of self-absorption and social and political division, we all need a space that is welcoming and inviting. Teaching with just intellect and without heart may be ‘safe’ but can lead to passionless learning. Creating a classroom that honors space for everyone in the room with a trusting environment can help students find the “So what?” and “Who cares?” that may lurk within the course content. Teachers who view themselves simply as a delivery mechanism for content is missing the opportunity to turn on kindness and compassion in their students that can help build a better humanity. Dr. …
Things You Need To Know About Testing: Best Practices, Tips And Tricks, Kathryn Zawisza, Kirstin Karpinski, Christa Hestekin
Things You Need To Know About Testing: Best Practices, Tips And Tricks, Kathryn Zawisza, Kirstin Karpinski, Christa Hestekin
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This presentation will cover four main areas: leveraging technology for testing, discouraging cheating, getting students tutoring assistance, and using the testing center for accommodated testing.
Documenting Teaching Effectiveness, Nathan Kemper, Paul Calleja, Rebecca Miles
Documenting Teaching Effectiveness, Nathan Kemper, Paul Calleja, Rebecca Miles
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In this presentation, three veteran faculty members discuss how faculty can document their teaching effectiveness for purposes of annual reviews, awards, and promotion.
Campus Conversations: Facilitating Temperance In An Intemperate Time, Janine A. Parry
Campus Conversations: Facilitating Temperance In An Intemperate Time, Janine A. Parry
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Dr. Janine Parry, Professor of Political Science, discusses effective methods for facilitating difficult discussions in the college classroom.
Cognitive Science For The Classroom, Kyle Heys
Cognitive Science For The Classroom, Kyle Heys
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Kyle Heys shares principles of cognitive science and how they can be used in the college classroom to enhance student learning.