I love the predictable change that is the academic year. Up and down we go, twists and turns, thrills and frights….but we always know that the ride will come to an end briefly before another begins
Author Archives: Kathleen Susman
The Finish Line
One of the great things about life in academia is the ebb and flow of the year. It has a rhythm. We prepare for our new students, we hand out assignments, receive the assignments, grade the assignments, hand back the … Continue reading →
Talk with your students about study skills
Finals are upon us! Many students have pretty lousy study skills, particularly newer students. I think we need to talk with our classes about how to study. Not all studying is equally effective
Grade Pressures
Do you feel the pressure of grades? I feel immense pressure to give grades that students can tolerate without crying or having anxiety attacks. I’m going to use this blog post to talk a little about this pressure. These are … Continue reading →
Short writing assignments to enhance learning
Giving your class short writing assignments can be a great way to give them practice writing and thinking in the language of your scientific (or other) discipline. They also give your most shy students a way to express themselves, first … Continue reading →