Teaching Tips and Strategies

Instructors are always looking for ways to keep students active and engaged in their classes.  Techniques which require a greater degree of participation and challenge the learners to think more deeply about the content usually yield more productive class sessions and greater interest from the students. Of course, while keeping the students engaged, it is also vital to ensure a classroom environment conducive to learning and collaboration.  The following articles look at ways to promote involvement as well as manage classroom disruptions.

Keeping Everyone Involved
Engagement is a key element in student success. Students who are actively involved in their learning almost invariably outperform those who take a more passive stance to their education.

Critical Thinking and Information Literacy
We frequently apply critical thinking skills when we ask questions, read an article, watch television, listen a radio broadcast, and in many others instances.

The Four C’s of 21th Century Learner
The Four C’s of 21st-century learning – critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity are an emergent approach for teaching in the digital age.

Classroom Management
R – Respectful of self and others

Conflict Prevention and Resolution
The obvious solution isn’t always the easiest.