If you would like to use more group work in your classes, but have had difficulty getting the groups to work as well as you would like, here are some suggestions from an expert in the field, Dr. Barbara Millis. Her most recent book “Cooperative Learning in Higher Education” (2010) describes cooperative learning as a [...]
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Looking for a different way to structure some group activity in your class? This week’s tip was contributed to a consortium of faculty developers who share ideas that have worked on their campuses. If you give it a try, please share your experiences with us! Purpose: To challenge students to think critically about key issues [...]
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In his recent AACU publication “High-impact educational practices: What they are, who has access to them and why they matter” noted education scholar George Kuh summarizes the research literature on higher ed practices that increase student retention, engagement and deep learning. Evidence suggests that these practices are beneficial for students from widely varying backgrounds. The [...]
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