If you’re reading this and grew up going to Western schools, you might remember your teachers following this basic formula: Explain a subject from the blackboard, ask the kids questions that test ...

Teaching methods are the broader techniques used to help students achieve learning outcomes, while activities are the different ways of implementing these methods. Teaching methods help students: ...

Teaching quantitative material with the case method challenges students to build their capabilities in identifying and solving problems embedded in context, think critically about approaches and ...

Picture this: It’s your first day as a graduate student instructor. You’re armed with a stack of syllabi, a mind full of academic theories and the unshakable feeling that you might be in way over your ...

For decades, researchers have found that teachers in public schools have undervalued the potential for academic success among students of color, setting low expectations for them and thinking of ...

Tools and techniques in education encompass a broad spectrum of resources and methodologies utilized to enhance teaching and learning experiences. What are tools and techniques in education? From ...

Evaluating teaching effectively requires thoughtful alignment with evidence-based practices and the inclusion of diverse perspectives. The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) supports departments and ...

John Sweller has received funding from ARC. This is the first of two essays exploring key theories – cognitive load theory and constructivism – underlying teaching methods used today. Explicit ...

Student evaluations of teaching (SET) are a popular measure of teaching effectiveness, which center students’ perspectives. However, research shows that SET scores have limitations, including ...