Resources

A brief, reflective article that summarizes the factors in fostering deeper learning: the degree of interest, relevance and challenge provided by the subject content, a workload which is not perceived as excessive by students, clarity and organization of classes, provision of a framework through the use of concept maps which demonstrate interrelationships, assessment instruments which reward deeper learning, and student involvement in their own learning through the use of strategies such as group work or negotiation of topics for subject assessment tasks.

Argues that the time is ripe for an institutional reform movement to focus on holistic learning: What does research say about the relationship among the intellectual, social, and emotional elements of student learning? What can individual faculty, student affairs professionals, and institutions more generally do to enhance holistic learning?

In this interview, an assistant professor reflects on her choices and successes in teaching a large Intro to Anthropology lecture class: encouraging a "need to know" in her students, establishing an active learning environment, and getting students to prepare for class.

A short article by Diane Jonte-Pace, reviewing recent literature and issues, and commenting specifically on aspects of the situation at Santa Clara University.

Questions to ask when working issues of diversity into a course redesign.

From the University of Washington, provides perspectives on what excludes students, as well as strategies and resources for inclusive teaching.

Handbook of ideas and teaching techniques to help create an inclusive classroom atmosphere, created by the University of North Carolina Center for Teaching and Learning in 1997.

An interactive resource hub for higher education, created by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, to illuminate the scope, accomplishments, and educational value of the campus diversity movement, and to help practitioners learn to effectively articulate and communicate the education value.

Helpful, brief overview of cooperative learning – what it is and why to do it.

A short grading rubric from the Bok Center at Harvard University.