In this series, James M. Lang argues that simple changes in our pedagogy — in things like course design, classroom practices, and communication with students — can have a powerful impact on student learning.
Advice
“Everything I learned as an undergraduate is out of date. The same will be true for my students in 25 years.”
Advice
An economics professor devises a way to allow a class of 200 students more choice over how they are graded.
On Course
Don’t waste them trying to cram in eight more points or call out as many reminders as possible.
On Course
Three ways that faculty members can help students connect course content to the world around them.
Advice
A new book says the higher-education model is too broken to be fixed piecemeal.
Advice
Three simple ways you can set up the day’s learning before the metaphorical bell rings.
Advice
Three small ways to improve learning by giving students a measure of control.
Advice
Four quick ways to shift students’ attention from life’s distractions to your course content.