Originally published on: March 25, 2008 In Part 1 of this discussion, we began examining some basic assumptions in pedagogy that seem to inhibit the …
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Reflective Practices in Mathematics Courses (Part 1)
Originally published on: March 11, 2008 Conversations with Amir Several weeks ago I ran into Amir[1] while walking around on campus. Amir is a junior …
Concept/Mind Mapping (Part 2): Initial Experience and Lessons Learned
Originally published on: February 12, 2008 In our last issue, we introduced concept mapping and mind mapping as learning and assessment tools. We discussed the …
Concept/Mind Mapping (Part 1): Initial Experience and Lessons Learned
Originally published on: November 27, 2007 Last month, CLT hosted 2 consecutive workshops on concept mapping and mind mapping. With an encouraging faculty turnout we …
Getting Students Excited About Your Course: A Tip From The Best University Teachers
Originally published on: November 13, 2007 What makes teachers “good”? Don’t we all dream to be the type of teacher for whom students continually pack …
Learning Commons: Where learning can be SEEN & the sounds of learning can be HEARD
Originally published on: October 30, 2007 Conventional Academic Libraries have invariably acted as gatekeepers and their interior design has reflected their role as the guardians …