Monthly Archives: February 2017

Putting the Student Hat Back On

“When the Teacher Becomes the Student” is an interesting, short read from Maryellen Weimer, PhD of Faculty Focus. Her 2 take-aways are: I would almost guarantee that if you struggle to learn something in a course other than your own, it … Continue reading

Posted in CTL Home Page, Pedagogy | Comments Off on Putting the Student Hat Back On

The Sound and Fury (When Classroom Discussions are Difficult)

Sometimes class discussions are difficult because students are hesitant to participate or because one student tends to dominate. And sometimes—as we’ve heard from faculty in these turbulent times—they’re difficult because emotions are running high and some students may be angry … Continue reading

Posted in CTL Home Page | Tagged | Comments Off on The Sound and Fury (When Classroom Discussions are Difficult)