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HIPs in Action: Practical Approaches to Transform Student Learning

In this one-hour workshop, faculty will explore High-Impact Practices (HIPs)—such as collaborative projects, service learning, and undergraduate research—that are proven to enhance student engagement, learning, and retention. Participants will examine ways to integrate these evidence-based practices into their own courses,…

The ABCs of Motivating Learners: Meaning (In-person at TPSS)

ST 331 Takoma Park

Why does learning matter to our students and how can we help them see its relevance? In this final session, we focus on Meaning—a deeper source of motivation tied to students’ values, goals, and sense of purpose. We’ll explore seven…

Memory, Attention, and Retrieval Practice

Discover evidence-based strategies to improve student learning and retention such as cumulative quizzes and practice tests, diagnostic charts to identify weak areas, group quizzing that converts assessments into learning experiences. Leave with practical tools to boost metacognition, reduce test anxiety,…