Have you heard of “post exam wrappers” or “test reflections?” These are questions that students complete post-exam in which they reflect on how they prepared for the exam and their performance. I recently watched a recorded session from the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) in which Cristen Dutcher (Kennesaw State… Read more »
Quick Tip of the Week: Starting to Write Your Teaching Statement
It can be intimidating to start writing your teaching statement. You may feel as if you have too many examples to fit into the two-page document. Or, you might be thinking that you have no idea where to start in framing your instructional approach. To get some ideas flowing, set a timer for 10 minutes… Read more »
Preparing Learning Outcomes for the Spring Semester
I hope that by the time you’re reading this, you’re fully enjoying winter break—spending time safely at home, perhaps trying out a new hobby (sourdough starter, anyone?), or getting caught up on some much needed sleep. As you slowly come out of winter break hibernation, you’ll likely start to think about the classes you’ll be… Read more »
Adding a Diversity and Inclusion Statement in your Syllabus
As you finalize your spring semester syllabus (or get started on it—no judgement here), you may want to put a diversity and inclusion statement in your syllabus. There is no standardized one-size-fits-all statement to use. These statements differ based on context (author, course content, course format). However, we can offer some advice and questions to… Read more »
Quick Tip of the Week: Starting to Write Your Diversity Statement
If you’re working on documenting your teaching, you may read about “diversity statements.” These newish documents are asking candidates to write about their experiences (most often related to teaching, research, and service) related to anti-discrimination work. To start brainstorming what could go in your diversity statement, try to answer the following teaching-related questions: How have… Read more »
Quick Tip of the Week: Endorse Students’ Voices and Choices
COVID, violence against BIPOC, and the upcoming election have many of our students facing extreme stress, isolation, and anxiety. When faced with such strain, it can be difficult for students to learn (Immordino-Yang and Damasio 2007). To help, try to give students agency in your classroom using the following suggestions: Ask students to co-create assignments… Read more »