We started with the assumption that Duke faculty care about teaching and mentoring, and that they want to be, and generally are, good at it,” she said. The challenge, she noted, is that “without ...

Few professions are “revolutionized” with such frequency as teaching -- and with such minimal impact on actual practices. As veteran teachers, we’ve seen many teaching practices and technological ...

A new study suggests that universities should do more to invest in training graduate students in 21st century teaching methods, and that doing so does not mean that they would be any less prepared for ...

I talk to Carl Wieman about what stands in the way of better teaching. I tell you about the next virtual event in the Talking About Teaching series. I point you to articles about teaching you may have ...

What’s the best advice you can give to Social Studies teachers who want to be more effective? Today, I’ll share guest responses from three talented and experienced educators: Stephen Lazar, Bill ...

URBANA – University faculty members have extensive training in their own disciplines but often no formal education in teaching when they first stand in front of a classroom of students. "It's a really ...

My latest story, on the decline of students’ reading endurance and reading ability, has resonated with educators. Judging from how many people have read or shared the piece, it appears that a lot of ...

In recent years, greater understanding about how people learn has led to the development of more effective approaches to teaching large classes, often making use of new technologies. In this webinar, ...

The Effective Teaching Micro-credential develops foundational knowledge of adult learning principles, educational strategies for small and large learner groups, content delivery techniques, and ...

Have an agenda (see page 17 of resource #4 below). Spend time getting to know one another. Clearly define the specific roles and responsibilities of each TA. This could include a group discussion ...