
Formative Assessment, Examples, and Feedback: Universal Practices of Effective Teaching
There are dozens of teaching methods that a teacher might use, but instead of emphasizing their differences, I want to focus on what they have

There are dozens of teaching methods that a teacher might use, but instead of emphasizing their differences, I want to focus on what they have

This essay can save you money and make you a better teacher. Few graduate programs offer extensive training in how to teach, and many

I like to read vintage books on college teaching, ones written before the current profusion of pedagogical research that has occurred since 2000. The classic

Back in 2008, I took part in a national task force whose goal was to plan for the future of the teaching of psychology.

Virtually all general psychology textbooks recount the story of Phineas Gage, one of the most famous case studies in neuroscience. Gage was a railroad

I once visited my brother back when we were both young single professionals. For some reason, we decided to roast a whole duck for

Author’s note: I started this essay when my son graduated from high school. He is now a college senior. (Procrastination is a problem I need

There is a conundrum in teaching. We hold a stereotype that an excellent teacher is kindly, approachable, and openly supportive of students, yet some

Learning requires effort and is often difficult, but the exact relationship between learning, effort, and difficulty is complex and often misunderstood by both teachers

Author note: This essay is meant to be a bit tongue in cheek. Just to be clear: I am not advocating for academic dishonesty.
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