Tag: Instructional Methods
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Back to basics
By Janell Johnson, OSU College of Agricultural Sciences “…Teaching, when done well, is a craft that requires ongoing reflection and improvement” (Thurston et al., 2021, p. 2). It’s amazing to look back and reflect on not only how much students have changed since I started teaching at Oregon State University, but how my teaching has…
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Revolutionizing the classroom: Embracing diverse teaching strategies for impactful learning
By Md Atikur Rahman, doctoral student, OSU College of Health Having examined the chapter on instructional methods and strategies in An Evidence-based Guide to College and University Teaching, I am fascinated by the various ways that might greatly improve teaching and learning experiences. This contemplation has motivated me to explore a wide range of approaches for…
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To OSU Faculty Engaged in Teaching, Learning or Evaluation of Teaching
In fall 2019, the Advancement of Teaching (AOT) Committee of the OSU Faculty Senate proposed a framework to represent principles encompassing multiple approaches and practices to instruction. The Quality Teaching (QT) Framework document is currently under review, and the AOT is seeking your input. We invite you to attend a public forum to provide comment.…
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Crossing The Finish Line: Some Suggestions for Ending the Term
Last days of class are perhaps just a short hop behind the first days in the big scheme of stressful days of teaching. This itself may come as a surprise. A last class needs close examination. Not enough educators pay enough attention to the last day. Many of us cannot wait to be done with…