Full article available on the Teaching newsletter. Sherry Linkon, a professor of English and American studies at Georgetown University, described an approach she developed years ago, after students told her that when they struggle with a text, they often rely on class discussions to clarify their confusion. Linkon created what she calls a framing document, a…

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When thoughtfully aligned with course goals and objectives, storytelling becomes an important tool to promote active learning in the classroom. Full Resource Available at the K. Patricia Cross Academy Practical Tips for Becoming a Better Storyteller Many instructors hesitate to incorporate storytelling into their pedagogies because they doubt their ability to do it well. FOLLOW A TRADITIONAL…

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