Category: Teaching
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How Building Rapport Helped My Students Take Risks
by Fahad Ameen Full article available on Faculty Focus. Excerpts below. One of my quietest students once came up to me after class and said, “I’ve never felt comfortable speaking in English before this course.” That single sentence reminded me that what we build in the classroom goes far beyond lectures or grading. It’s the atmosphere we…
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Reading for Discussion
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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Learning Lessons Series by Beckie Supiano
These stories describe promising approaches professors have found for getting students to buy into the project of learning. How to Show Students a Gen-Ed Course Matters By Beckie Supiano October 17, 2025 For one science professor, it’s about connecting to what motivates students. … Professors teaching gen-ed courses don’t always take a step back to ask why…
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The Power of Storytelling: Using Narrative to Enhance Teaching and Learning
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. How to Use…
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Boosting Engagement and Class Preparation
Chronicle Teaching Newsletter excerpts below. Full article available here. Front-loading expectations In recent weeks I’ve been focusing on the problem of students coming to class less prepared. When that happens, discussions fall flat and frustrations rise. How can you meaningfully teach anyone if they’re not doing much work in between classes? This week I’ll share how Mark Clayton…