Making the Most of Class Time: A Conversation

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Credit: iStock/skynesher
After discovering that we have both been applying Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering (2018) to our teaching, the two of us decided to compare notes. Parker’s book provides practical advice for creating enjoyable gatherings, from business meetings to bridal showers. Both of us were struck by how many parallels there were between Parker’s advice for engaging guests and our experiences with engaging students.

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