Those Magical and Mysterious Learning Moments

Those Magical and Mysterious Learning Moments

Maryellen Weimer posted another great entry in today’s Teaching Professor Blog. She reminds us of one precious gem we occasionally experience as teachers – and she encourages us to seize the moments – Jeff. I’ve been reading some old issues of...
Those Magical and Mysterious Learning Moments

Reality Check: Helping to Manage Student Expectations

Maryellen Weimer, one of the premier learning scholars of our time, wrote this interesting and timely article for the Teaching Professor Blog. It’s a good reminder for us as we begin a new semester. Reality Check: Helping to Manage Student Expectations By...
To improve student performance, start thinking like a coach

To improve student performance, start thinking like a coach

As a farm kid, I never had time for sports, never had an opportunity to work with a great coach. Even so, this article on coach-like feedback resonates with me as it makes a compelling argument for a means to improve learning. Jeff / CIE. To Improve Student...