Assignments and the associated grades represent one of the most powerful tools in our teaching repertoire. It takes great care and precision to design assessments, and how we measure and translate ...
In the last 30 years, a series of innovative findings in neuroscience, metacognition, and learning have inexorably changed how we think about educating students. The notions that learning is ...
Integrating course design and assessment planning ensures cohesive teaching practices and enhances student learning outcomes. An integrated approach considers the interconnectedness of situational ...
Learning outcomes are statements about what students can expect to know or be able to do. Communicating learning outcomes with students creates a shared understanding about the purpose and ...
Leaders who are widely viewed as effective and highly successful in their organizations will tell you that 70% of the learning that got them there was through their experiences, 20% was through other ...
One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...
A culture of continuous learning can help organizations encourage adaptability and growth among their teams. To bring this culture to life, department managers must focus on creating an environment ...
Last month, leaders from Accenture, Dropbox and Walmart met at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit—a forum that connects, inspires and equips the next generation of female leaders—to explore ...
As we enter 2024, we are reminded of this great opportunity for a fresh start. New Year's resolutions have become a tradition for so many of us, and social science researchers suggest days like this ...