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How Students Fool Themselves

Stephen L. Chew

It’s surprisingly difficult to learn to study effectively, and students can easily mislead themselves into thinking they have learned more than they actually have. Here are some common ways that students fool themselves and how, with the help of their teachers, they can avoid that trap. Read More

Think Aloud Videos for Better Learning

John Orlando

Learning how to think like a professional in a given discipline, whether it’s philosophy or physics, is one of the most important parts of a college education. Creating “think aloud” videos in which we as teachers work through problems in the field can model such disciplinary thinking for students. Read More

The Classroom as a Learning Apparatus

Aiman Khamitova

What if we consider the classroom as more than just a setting, a backdrop to whatever teaching and learning transpire there? Viewing it as an essential component of the learning process—an apparatus that supports or constrains pedagogy—can help reconceptualize teaching in meaningful ways. Read More

EDITOR'S PICK

The Last Class Session

Maryellen Weimer

By the time the end of the course rolls around, it's hard to think creatively about what to do on the last day. Depending on the course, the last day may be accompanied with feelings of joy, sadness, relief, or all three. Read More

Call for Proposals: The Workforce Readiness Conference

Magna Publications is accepting proposals for 45-minute concurrent sessions for The Workforce Readiness Conference, a brand-new virtual conference which will take place live online August 12, 2025. Share your expertise and equip our attendees with practical insights, proven models, and innovative strategies to align academic programs with the demands of today’s workforce. Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025. Click for more details.

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