Teaching & Learning Links of the Week: October 14, 2016

A roundup of four intriguing posts and articles from around the Internet.

When a Class Clicks

Building classroom community can greatly enhance the learning experience. This article details four tips for fostering a sense of community among your students.

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/1566-when-a-class-clicks

A Simple Invitation: Please See Me!

Sometimes a brief conversation with a struggling student is enough to get that student back on track. This article discusses the themes of a successful intervention through conversation. 

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/simple-invitation-please-see/

How to Integrate Intercultural Learning into Your Classroom

Many educators and employers agree that intercultural awareness and global competence are central to success in an increasingly diverse and interconnected society. This article provides tips for incorporating intercultural learning into your class.

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/2016/10/how_to_integrate_intercultural_learning_into_your_classroom.html

Students Need to Develop Two Key Habits to Have a Fruitful College Experience

Getting the most out of college is challenging. This article argues that a truly transformative college experience requires students to develop meaningful relationships with peers and teachers and to take responsibility for their own learning.

http://qz.com/760550/students-need-to-embrace-change-and-develop-relationships-to-have-a-good-college-experience/

Teaching and Learning Links to See: June 2, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"How Not to Lose Control of a Class"

Experts (including ATLE's own Kevin Yee) offer their advice for effectively dealing with classroom disturbances.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/05/26/seasoned-educators-weigh-not-losing-control-class

"Fostering Student Learning through the Use of Debates"

Debate activities, especially those that force students to take a positions that challenges their own beliefs, emphasize critical thinking skills.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/fostering-student-learning-through-the-use-of-debates/

"The Pedagogy of Trolls"

"Learning to deal with trolls, controversy, and criticism is educationally important. But the time to begin teaching students these lessons is prior to publication; not after they have been attacked."

http://www.hybridpedagogy.com/journal/the-pedagogy-of-trolls/

"Strategies for Helping Students Motivate Themselves"

Practical ways that an instructor can reinforce the motivational qualities of autonomy, competence, relatedness, and relevance.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/strategies-helping-students-motivate-themselves-larry-ferlazzo?utm_campaign=web-clicks&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=cpc

"Even an Earthquake Can't Stir Student Empathy"

One professor reflects on the perceived lack of empathy from students concerning a global issue, at an institution that emphasizes global citizenship. 

http://chronicle.com/article/Even-an-Earthquake-Can-t/230529/

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