Teaching: Why Students Won’t Read- and What to Do about it

While reading is a mainstay in most college classes, it has gotten increasingly challenging to engage students with their assigned reading. In the insightful piece “Why Students Won’t Read—and What to Do about It,” our friend Chirs Hakala offers practical advice on how to foster deeper engagement with reading materials.

Although this piece first appeared in the summer of 2022, pre-ChatGPT, it still has legs. Admittedly, the challenge partly lies with the students, but it also reflects on us as educators. Chris outlines three effective strategies for setting clear expectations, helping students understand what is required for success and how they can achieve it.