How about a regularly scheduled two-to three-minute break in the middle of class? John A. Olmsted III recommends it for the following reasons: 1) it provides a change of pace and lets students recharge tired brains; 2) it can be used to get students involved with the content; and 3) it can be designed to [...]
Posts Tagged ‘teaching strategies’
Let’s Take a Break
Posted Thursday, July 8th, 2010 by Maryellen WeimerImprove Thinking and Learning
Posted Thursday, March 11th, 2010 by Maryellen WeimerHere’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.
Characteristics of Good Teachers
Posted Tuesday, 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 [...]
Teaching that Promotes Lifelong Learning
Posted Thursday, November 19th, 2009 by Maryellen WeimerCan we teach in ways that develop students’ commitment to ongoing, lifelong learning? Yes, say the researchers listed below whose study explored curricular conditions and educational practices that influence the development of a lifelong learning orientation.
The study design is complex, not easily explained in a short blog entry, but its three-stage analysis of data is [...]
How to Wake Up Your Students: Getting Started in Active Learning
Posted Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by Maryellen WeimerResearch suggests that active involvement is essential for the practice of higher-level cognitive skills and critical thinking, but lectures remain the predominant mode of instruction in higher education. This workshop is designed for faculty members who are beginning to experiment with active learning. It focuses on low-risk strategies that can easily be employed in any [...]