In the world of education, the theory of constructivism follows a simple axiom: knowledge is not passively absorbed—it is constructed, piece by piece, from previously gained knowledge. This means students and learners cannot be passive in their own education; they must be active participants. Principles of Constructivism To better understand Read more…
This post is meant to focus on the final two steps of the AFL process—peer feedback and self-assessment. These two steps focus on the student’s growth and are intrinsic to a successful AFL implementation. The question becomes how to do them well.
Assessment for learning assesses students constantly during the learning process and allows instructors to adapt their instruction to meet students where they are and help them get to where they need to be.
Coming to the MyEducator catalog later this spring is Sustainability and Risk across the Supply Chain. Written by a world-class authorship team, author lead Lisa Ellram is joined by Stanley E. Fawcett, Carlos Mena, Wendy Tate, Elizabeth Davis-Sramek, and Vince Castillo to create a high-quality resource that will benefit students and Read more…
There is a space between confusion and clarity that is bridged only by clear, careful communication. As instructors, bridging that gap is essential. But communication is not always easy. Using successful communication in the classroom means both understanding the styles of communication students may use and practicing the basics of Read more…
There’s only so much time in a day, and it has a tendency to fill itself up with far more than a single person can feasibly do. Or so it often feels. This can be especially true for instructors whose jobs do not end the moment they step out of Read more…
There are a number of reasons to use online textbooks, just as there are many reasons to be concerned as to whether they are the right choice. Accessibility concerns fall under both umbrellas, in some ways a benefit to students with disabilities and at times a cause for concern. For students Read more…
You’ve written the ever-dreaded résumé, and now you’re facing something just as intimidating: the job interview. The interview process is where both applicant and company determine if they are well-suited to each other. While it may seem intimidating, the interview is an essential step in getting a job that is a Read more…
It’s off to work we go! Or at least it will be as soon as that job calls back with the offer. But before that call comes in, there are a few important steps. The first being the ever-dreaded résumé. For students in school or just graduating, creating a résumé Read more…
Every end of semester, it’s time to face the age-old question of instructors everywhere: Did the students actually learn anything this time? As an instructor, you certainly hope so. But how do you know? That’s where the final exam comes in: the test to end all tests. But not all Read more…
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