Here’s a list of some practical suggestions taken from a, “miniature guide for those who teach on how to improve student learning.” (Web address below) The guide was prepared by Richard Paul and Linda Elder, both well-known experts on critical thinking.
May 21-23, 2010 Cambridge, MA
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Posted March 11th, 2010 by Maryellen WeimerPros and Cons of Rubrics
Posted March 9th, 2010 by Maryellen WeimerI had dinner with a group of faculty recently during which we had a prolonged and intense discussion of rubrics—I know, only college teachers could become impassioned about a topic like this. The debate centered on whether rubrics could capture all the aspects of an assignments or whether they constrained both instructors and students.
Reflection on Group Experiences
Posted March 4th, 2010 by Maryellen WeimerIf you’re interested in having students learn something about how groups function as they participate in a group project, you might consider having them do some journaling about their group experience.
Characteristics of Good Teachers
Posted March 2nd, 2010 by Maryellen WeimerOccasionally we need a reminder like this: based on a thorough literature review, Paul Ramsden, a noted researcher on teaching and learning, along with several co-authors offered this description of good teachers.
· Good teachers are also good learners; for example, they learn through their own reading, by participating in a variety of professional-development activities, by [...]