Resources

An exhaustive analysis of how to use discussion effectively in the classroom, from a pamphlet by Katherine K. Gottschalk, Cornell University.

A brief discussion of recent research and literature on students’ reading habits and a few tips on structuring classroom activities and assignments to improve students’ performance.

An essay describing steps teachers can take to prevent “incidents” from escalating into a crisis that derails a course. Practicing effective interpersonal communication techniques can handle “hot moments” effectively.

An essay describing how to plan for controversy in the classroom, and to teach students to think critically.

Teaching Learning, and Technology – a non-profit corporation that helps educational institutions make appropriate use of information technology through workshops, external evaluation, consulting, assessment tools, specialized tools and guides, institutional subscription programs, webcasts and online workshops, free resources and publications.

A library of practical ideas and suggestions for achieving the “Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education” through the online environment.

Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson’s useful summary of what decades of educational research indicates are the kinds of teaching/learning activities most likely to improve learning outcomes.

Augsburg College’s award-winning service-learning program. Brief statements on topics such as: what is Service Learning? Why and how do I use it in the classroom? Possible projects, resources, etc.

Self-assessment of instructional goals to help faculty become more aware of what they want to accomplish in individual courses, locate Classroom Assessment Techniques they can adapt and use to assess how well they are achieving these goals, and provide a starting point for discussion of teaching and learning goals among colleagues.

How to use team-based learning strategies in class. Lots of links.