Teaching Tips
The Socratic Method
“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” - attributed to Socrates
Why Students Don’t Read: Strategies to increase student preparation for class
Students who say that they did not complete assigned readings suggested three ways that instructors might increase their motivation to complete the reading assignment.
Activities for the Last Day of Class
As the end of the semester approaches, consider using some of these activities on your last day of class.
Self-Determination Theory, Motivation, and Your Classroom
Self-Determination Theory provides a framework to help you foster your students’ motivation.
Use Elements of Cognitive Constructivism to Design Effective Learning Activities
As teachers we want to inspire our students as they engage with learning content. We wish for more than a cursory glance or a one-time use of the material from our students. Building learning activities that use cognitive constructivism can help your students. Read more for some simple steps to keep in mind when building learning activities.
What Is True Education?
Your view of education will influence the way you approach your studies. President David O. McKay offers a perspective worthy of your consideration.
Six Thinking Hats
Using a visualization technique can be helpful. Sometimes all it takes is a simple change of a hat, whether literal or figurative, to help focus. To help with a broad range of perspectives, try on one or more of the hats in this article!
Helping Students Take Responsibility for Learning
A student’s attitude can be the difference between actually learning and just doing tasks. This post provides great tips for helping students take responsibility, as well as a list of inspirational movies that highlight truths about learning.
10 Activities to Make Lectures Interactive
Belinda Richardson and Debi Griffin from Bellarmine University share some activities you can use to engage your students during your lectures and how to work these activities into your class.
Active Learning Techniques
Learn about what active learning is and how to achieve it. This post provides five active learning techniques: just-in-time teaching, listening teams, structured sharing, students as teachers, and team quizzes.