Structured Support Structured support describes a systemic approach to designing assessments and learning activities that guide students through targeted practice with key concepts and skills (e.g., active learning). It also […]
Transparency & Purpose Transparency involves clearly communicating why students are learning course concepts and skills and how you designed the activities and assessments to help them learn. Many academic contexts […]
Community & Belonging Academic belonging refers to students’ sense of being accepted, valued, and encouraged by others in the academic classroom as well as their sense of connection to the […]
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A Syllabus Analysis Tool to Advance Evidence-Based Teaching Practices at MIT Overview The syllabus often informs students’ first impressions of a class, the instructor, and their evaluation of whether they […]
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Read, Refine, Define & Articulate The sheer daily volume of new information and insights about Generative AI (genAI) makes it imperative for all of us to set aside regular periods […]