Tag Archives: Active Learning

“How do I help these students transform themselves?”

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Kate Stover

David Gooblar – who teaches at the University of Iowa and writes a column for the Chronicle of Higher Education – has written the book that I wish existed when I started teaching. He tells us what he has learned … Continue reading →

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“Since students are more likely to learn when they do their own thinking, it is useful to encourage as many to think independently about a question as possible.”

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Kate Stover

It’s a well-documented trend: college students are increasingly reluctant to participate in class discussions. Especially during the early weeks of the semester – like now – creating the sort of classroom environment that fosters discussion is a huge challenge. I … Continue reading →

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