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The Teaching Professor

September 16, 2024

2024 Teaching Professor Online Conference

WHAT'S NEW

Probing Student Understanding

Probing Student Understanding

Stephen L. Chew 


When assessing concepts for which there are misconceptions or misunderstandings, an understanding probe—a multiple-choice question whose wrong answers embody those misconceptions—can be especially useful. Read More

Designing a Course for Socially Dependent Learning

Christopher J. Richmann 


We often think of learning in individualistic terms. The student cognizes in their brain and performs some solitary task to demonstrate learning. But this model does not accurately portray the way humans learn or reflect many authentic implementations of learning. Read More

How to Make Your Feedback More Effective

John Orlando 


A common faculty complaint is that students do not read their feedback. This is usually chalked up to laziness or disinterest in learning. But what if the problem is that the feedback is just not helpful to them? Read More

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Do you have ideas about student success? If so, consider submitting an essay for our November themes (deadline extended until September 23). 

EDITOR'S PICK

Designing Small Group Activities: A Resource Guide

Maryellen Weimer  


Learning in groups doesn’t happen automatically, and it doesn’t happen regularly unless the group activity is carefully designed. This resource summarizes key journal articles on forming groups, devising appropriate group activities, handling group dynamics, and assessing group learning. Read More

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