Faculty from Math, Chemistry, and Neuroscience share lessons learned when moving from a few high-stakes assessments (exams) to more frequent low-stakes assessments (quizzes) and in one case providing a mastery-based learning opportunity. Includes a recording of the panel and slides.
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Description: This workshop will introduce participants to the research on growth mindset and strategies for promoting it in the classroom. …
How can we create relevant and accessible learning experiences that support success for all students? In this workshop, we discuss some of the basic principles of, and best practices for, inclusive teaching. Methods for equitable assessment and grading are among the topics covered.
Description: Wondering how to energize, motivate, and connect your students in a challenging time? A Notre Dame Learning Speaker Series…
Description: In this session, participants will be asked to bring a syllabus they wish to “decolonize” in a workshop setting.…
Course Instructor Feedback (CIF) forms are a means by which Notre Dame students share their thoughts on a class with their teacher at the end of the semester. The tools available here review and explore how you can utilize CIF questions to focus your efforts to improve teaching effectiveness and student learning.
Description: While utilizing active learning techniques has been demonstrated to improve students’ understanding and retention of material, determining how to…
Description: This panel discussion will reflect on best practices for writing effective letters of recommendation. Learning this professional skill is…
Description: In this workshop, participants will unpack what attention means in today’s classroom and explore ways to help students avoid…
Description: In this workshop, you will explore a nuanced description of interactive, constructive, active, and passive learning strategies (the “ICAP…