IUB’s First-Year Seminars are providing opportunities for instructors to connect closely with their students, teaching small groups in the skills essential for a successful transition to college–from engaging the hidden curriculum to learning about campus resources to building a sense of belonging with the IUB community. We are hearing back from some of our instructors,… Read more »
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Quick Tip: Adding Reflection to Assignments
I am teaching a First-Year Seminar this fall, and a major component of my approach is teaching students to be reflective about their learning. It is easy for them to go through the motions of assignments and campus experiences without being thoughtful about the real/potential impact on their learning and growth. So, I am using… Read more »