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Encouraging Non-Native English Speakers In The Classroom, Marivic Lesho
Encouraging Non-Native English Speakers In The Classroom, Marivic Lesho
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
International students are a vital part of the community at American universities. There are innumerable benefits to this intercultural exchange, but for students to have the best experience, instructors need to be prepared to address certain language-related challenges.
Higher Education – Just How High Is It?, Matthew Barclay
Higher Education – Just How High Is It?, Matthew Barclay
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Some people argue that the nature and purpose of education is to gain a broad range of knowledge. Unfortunately, higher education programs and courses are often afflicted with the myopia of knowledge, or even just brief encounters with it, above everything else. I don’t think knowledge alone represents the true heights of “higher education.”
Practice: An Essential Supporting Cast Member Of Outcomes-Based Instruction, Matthew Barclay
Practice: An Essential Supporting Cast Member Of Outcomes-Based Instruction, Matthew Barclay
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
I love good movies. Most of us do. Movies represent a complex combination of many elements combined by filmmakers to deliver a viewing experience to the audience that can be very moving, endearing, and memorable. Or the movie can fall flat, or just be mediocre.
Among all the elements that go into moviemaking, the lead talent is key to the success of a show. But so is the supporting talent.
Creative Design: Asking “What Is It Like” And “Who Cares?”, Matthew Barclay
Creative Design: Asking “What Is It Like” And “Who Cares?”, Matthew Barclay
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
How do we put creativity into academic courses without getting irrelevant or distracting? Creative design is somewhat of a holy grail in many industries, and this is certainly true in the area of teaching and learning. As designers and consumers of instruction, we seek creativity.
Evaluation: The Bright, Illuminating Principle Of Teaching And Learning, Matthew Barclay
Evaluation: The Bright, Illuminating Principle Of Teaching And Learning, Matthew Barclay
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
A few years ago, the planet Pluto was downgraded to “dwarf planet” status. Pluto is a small body made up of rock and ice, located billions of miles from the sun (Nasa, 2012). In other words, it’s a cold and rocky place, of little significance, far from the center of the system. This sounds like a description of evaluation in the realm of teaching and learning—at least a description of how evaluation is often treated.