Another core idea for helping students grasp critical concepts in chemistry is to incorporate examples to which students can relate. This is a central strategy in culturally responsive teaching, which ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

Somewhere along the way, we decided that your first year of teaching should resemble a medieval endurance test. Duck your head, grit your teeth, and white-knuckle your way to June. Cancel your social ...

As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners are ever quite the same. Each student brings unique ...

Student-Centered Pedagogy in Practice was a daylong, interactive workshop designed to support instructors in developing student-centered course materials and teaching strategies. Through a combination ...

Mathematical understanding should be a goal for every student and something they feel capable of achieving. But translating ...

CTL is developing resources to help students maximize their learning. We encourage instructors to share these materials, either in class or within their Canvas course sites. To suggest a resource or ...

Adjusting your teaching when you have a deaf student in your class can help everyone learn better – and help you find new ...

Parthena Draggett provides a menu of actions to encourage participation and enthuse students Human communication is a vital tool that enhances our lives personally and professionally, leading to ...

Most students expect to see one professor at the front of the classroom throughout the semester. But for those attending Harvey Mudd College, a STEM-focused institution in California, it’s not unusual ...

MIDDLE AND SECOND HALF OF NEXT WEEK. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU ERIC. THERE ARE STILL A FEW MONTHS LEFT IN THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND SOME STUDENTS MAY BE FEELING SOME BURNOUT. I UNDERSTAND THAT REPORTER ALYSSA ...

Across the country, states are passing new laws aimed at improving math teaching—mandating that schools intervene early to support students who struggle, expanding access to advanced courses in later ...