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Searching for the Optimal Class Design to Maximize Learning

Faculty Focus

Reflecting on my years in academia, I find myself increasingly drawn to the challenge of designing the optimal classone that not only engages students but also maximizes student learning. Enhancing learning through the scholarship of teaching and learning: The challenges and joys of juggling. References McKinney, K. Sweller, J.,

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Restoring academic values: a key for university effectiveness

SRHE

It largely ignores the relationships, values and experiences of other stakeholder groups, which systems theory suggests is not appropriate for effective educational reform ( Checkland, 2012 ; OECD, 2017 ). The author may also be contacted directly by email ( John.Kenny@utas.edu.au ).

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US Higher Education's Move to the Right

Higher Education Inquirer

While conservative scholars have long been underrepresented in academia, a growing number of universities are seeing new initiatives to diversify intellectual perspectives. Founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk, TPUSA has become one of the leading organizations promoting conservative views among students. status as a democratic superpower.

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Searching for the Optimal Class Design to Maximize Learning

Faculty Focus

Reflecting on my years in academia, I find myself increasingly drawn to the challenge of designing the optimal classone that not only engages students but also maximizes student learning. Enhancing learning through the scholarship of teaching and learning: The challenges and joys of juggling. References McKinney, K. Sweller, J.,

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Dr. Dara N. Byrne: Leveraging Public Higher Education for the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those New York residents who make it receive full-tuition scholarships or tuition waivers (for individuals from out of state). Photo Credit: Macaulay Honors College Finding a lack of diversity Access to higher education has been an important theme in Byrne’s life in academia. Less than 10% of applicants are accepted.

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PhotoVoice: Using Technology to Impact Student Learning and Assessment

Faculty Focus

Drawing on over two decades in academia, Michele Poulos specializes in general psychology, social psychology, and human growth and development. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship. Culture and antiracisms in adult education: An exploration of the contributions of arts-based learning. Adult Education Quarterly.

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Leveraging Diversity to Fuel the Creative Arts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time in academia when STEM is increasingly evolving into STEAM, colleges and universities with intensely driven, career-focused students are endeavoring to create space for arts education. We practice theater as scholarship, as performance and as activism,” Akbar said.