At this point in the semester, you might be finding that your class formats are feeling “old.” Maybe you’ve done lots of group discussions, or lots of “pair-share” or lots of lecturing. Time for a list of ideas
Author Archives: Kathleen Susman
Seniors and freshmen approach learning differently
This semester I’m teaching first year students new to college and seniors thinking hard about Life After College. How they approach their classes and their own learning is vastly different. My seniors come to class excited about the hard work … Continue reading →
Fall Break: In the Nick of Time
Many colleges have a long weekend sometime in October. Here at Vassar we have a full week. A working study break, this is the perfect time to catch up on grading and to work a little ahead to prepare for … Continue reading →
When Dropping Your Course Isn’t an Option
This is the time of semester when students are beginning to get back some of the assignments they’ve turned in. They are making decisions about whether or not to drop a class based on the grades they have earned. Many … Continue reading →
Grading Rubrics to Organize Learning and Grading
I love rubrics! I used to think they were only for elementary school. But, they are a wonderful way to clearly express the expectations that you have for student work and performance. Students are used to getting rubrics to guide … Continue reading →