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| Our December 4th Teaching Matters session was full of laughter, nods of appreciation, and thoughtful conversation. The group shared effective approaches to attendance, late work, engagement/contribution, and technology policies. We talked about the purpose behind various policies and the importance of communicating that purpose clearly to students.
One participant described evaluating each policy from three vantage points: how it facilitates their work as the professor, how it supports an individual student’s learning, and how it shapes the classroom community. |
student engagement
Engaging Students in Classroom Learning
These articles give ideas on student engagement during class time:
- 15 Tips to Align Your Teaching With Brain Science by Youki Terada
- 10 Studies Every Teacher Should Know About by Youki Terada & Stephen Merrill
- 3 Ways to Liven Up Your Lectures by Kristi Rudenga
- Six Powerful Ways to Cultivate Student Attention and Promote Student Success by David Pratt
- How I Used the Parking Lot to Turn Quiet Rooms into Engaged Classrooms by Muthoni Mwangi
- Why One Professor Fosters Friendships in Her Courses by Beckie Supiano
- Speed Dating Activities from Harvard Center for Teaching and Learning
- Think-Pair-Share from Harvard Center for Teaching and Learning
- Overcoming Student Fears Surrounding Class Discussions by Brent Saccucci
- How to Make Your Teaching More Engaging Advice Guide by Sarah Rose Cavanagh
- How to Hold a Better Class Discussion Advice Guide by Jay Howard
- Want to Engage Students and Strengthen Your Teaching in the Age of AI?