Teaching

Despite decades of evidence, good teaching is still considered more art than science. That’s hurting faculty members and students alike.

Sometime early in elementary school, kids are put on one of two paths: regular or gifted. Where did this idea come from? The answer goes back more than a 100 years, to a once-famous scholar named Lewi

Our current grading system can be a way for kids to prove themselves and win college scholarships, or admission to selective colleges. It can also be a barrier, in sometimes surprising ways. What migh

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h/t Karen Costa If that restaurant has a ramp, I am able to function perfectly within that situation. I am able to go in, sit at a table, order my food, eat it, and pay, just like everyone else. My wheelchair is not the problem. The inaccessibility of the restaurant is. Saying that I am disabled more accurately

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Today we speak with renowned teaching and learning theorist and thought leader Laura I. Rendón (https://laurarendon.net/bio/), a Professor Emerita at the University of Texas-San Antonio and author of the book Sentipensante (Sensing/Thinking) Pedagogy: Educating for Wholeness, Social Justice and Liberation (2009). As the pandemic nears its end, Dr. Rendón believes we are now in “nepantla”, or a liminal space of inquiry and possibility, regarding the future of higher education. As we return to campuses and classrooms, we need to deeply question what “normal” should be and make sure our pedagogical choices offer a “better” normal for all students, and especially for underserved populations. We need to ask ourselves what kind of an education students now need to help society and to solve our complex problems. We should be mindful of centering equity and inclusion in all of the learning experiences that students encounter. Dr. Rendón discusses some of the entrenched beliefs that dictate the current culture of…

Hyflex is a toxic brand for many college faculty, but it is still a good idea on paper. What needs to be in place to make it work?

This is the 305 th essay on teaching that I have written for this blog.   Almost all of my postings during the most recent few years have h...

This article is about the accurate interpretation of student ratings data and the appropriate use of that data to evaluate faculty. Its aim is to make…

This page contains the bonus conversations about the inner life of educators. They are available here online for The Courage to Teach 20th Anniversary Edition by Parker J. Palmer. Also on this page are videos from the companion guidebook, The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection and Renewal.  “[Courage to Teach] is not just a vacation or a  Continue Reading »

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This comprehensive guide offers a road map to make sure your classroom interactions and course design reach all students, not just some of them.

An unmotivated student is unlikely to learn much at school. But there’s a wide range of opinion on what parents and teachers can do to instill that motivation. Some swear by rewards and prizes. Others lavish praise or dole it out judiciously.  A team of Canadian and Australian researchers decided to take a scientific approach […]

A year ago today, I created the open Against Online Proctoring Library. With @Autumm & others' help, the library now has 343 entries abt this privacy-invading, racist, & ableist tech. 🧵 on normalizing surveillance; access & accessibility; & dignity. 1/25https://t.co/p27UxMYjX6— Charles Logan (@charleswlogan) September 30, 2021

I have probably said these things in multiple spaces but I figure it is useful to put them all together in a concise way, with links out. 1. Check in at the beginning of class. Ask how they’r…

Academic Ableism Asynchronous Discussion Space A space to upload questions, answers, queries, and resources as we read through the book. Each section below is organized based on synchronous meeting/book section. At the end there is also a general section for resources or overarching comments ab...

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Tips for using Miro in the classroom, from a professor who transitioned 150 students to a completely remote learning situation.

CRT helped mature my faith and identity; it can help Christians heal from the disease of racist thinking. h/t Jim Darlack

As we embark upon a semester of teaching face-to-face with masks and physical distancing, we wanted to share tips for making this work