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We’ve all heard the expressions “It’s nice to put a face to the name”. Or, I prefer to “meet face to face”. Both of these have pleasant nuances, and few can argue that both build better relationships. Why then do so many students lack a picture profile? I have seen more blank mugs than … Read more
Five Ways to Teach Students to Be Learning Centered, Too by Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publications
TeachThought.com staff provide us with a great article listing popular alternatives to lecturing. Click here to view their article “50 Alternatives to Lecturing”.
by Anastasia Anderson and Moira Kloster What does critical thinking look like when it’s taught in philosophy? At UFV, that’s Philosophy 100, Reasoning, a course designed by Paul Herman in the 1980s and popular ever since. Naturally, students reason in all of their courses and in various aspects of their lives. The great benefit of … Read more
By Samantha Pattridge, Department Head, Communications The Conference Board of Canada’s recent report “Skills for Success: Developing Skills for a Prosperous BC” asserts that 73 per cent of the BC employers who responded to their survey identified weaknesses in critical thinking and problem solving in recent graduates and job candidates. It can be difficult in … Read more
Natalie Houston of The Chronicle of Higher Education discusses applying principles of Color Universal Design to create accessible presentations and course material. Read the full article here.
Phil Laboon of the Globe and Mail discusses building a personal brand by developing a reputation in the community. Read the full article here.
Kelli Marshall of the Chronicle of Higher Education discusses how to avoid being at the mercy of search engines to generate your online presence. Read the full article here.
Shirley Hardman, Sr. Advisor on Indigenous Affairs Indigenizing the Curriculum can be a tricky, but inspiring, proposition once you have made a commitment to transform your course outline or lecture notes. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. While I worked with teachers in the K – 12 system I witnessed a number of teachers who … Read more
Dr. Affleck compares teaching mathematics with his love of coaching water polo and shared how his experience with the sport has influenced his philosophy of teaching. For someone to learn to swim, he or she must not be afraid of the water. New swimmers should be prepared for what will be expected of them, and … Read more