E ducation reformers hoping to improve student outcomes have long urged professors to abandon the “transmission” model of teaching — in which an expert imparts knowledge and students absorb it — and ...

When college and university faculty participate in high-quality comprehensive courses in effective teaching practices, they report substantial increases in their confidence in using these proven ...

Undergraduate STEM education is important for preparing future citizens and future members of the STEM workforce. People who learn about STEM can help to address our planet's challenges and improve ...

Feeling like you belong—in a classroom, in a major, at an institution—is one of the most important factors in whether you persist and succeed in college. When students sense that their backgrounds, ...

AMES, Iowa – New teachers deal with a multitude of challenges during their first year in the classroom, which is why many school districts develop mentoring programs to ease that transition. But a new ...

Come join a discussion about effective teaching strategies with a panel of four faculty who attended the National Effective Teaching Institute Workshop. They will share insights and lessons learned ...

Adapting STEM teaching methods is essential for improving student engagement, learning outcomes, and equity. Research shows that active learning strategies help close achievement gaps, especially for ...

The "Integrating transversal competencies in effective teaching and learning" project aims to support countries' ongoing curriculum reforms to integrate transversal competencies in effective classroom ...

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For more than 10 years, Cambodia has worked to improve student learning by strengthening teacher education and building a strong teacher workforce. Development partners have worked closely with the ...

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