There is a growing need for assessments that evaluate higher-order thinking skills rather than mere memorization, particularly in STEM classrooms striving for inclusivity and equity. Authentic assessments, rooted in real-world contexts, address this need. This brief presents an example of integrating authentic assessment into an Environmental Education course. Student feedback indicates a preference for these […] The post Beyond Memorization: The Power of Authentic Assessments in STEM Learn...| Land-Grant Press
Have your students ever told you when you explain something in class that it seems easy, but the homework is not nearly as simple, and the tests are harder still? This brief discusses the implementation of a flipped classroom format aimed to address how to support student learning by increasing time spent, or actively engaging, […] The post Implementing a Flipped Classroom Format to Increase Instructor to Student Engagement appeared first on Land-Grant Press.| Land-Grant Press
Summary This article explores the benefits of engaging undergraduate students as full partners in an interdisciplinary Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research project. The interdisciplinary project discussed here provided valuable hands-on learning opportunities by involving students in every research phase—from design to data analysis. The collaboration enriched students’ academic and professional skills and offered […] The post Capturing the Benefits of Partnering with Un...| Land-Grant Press
This publication intends to provide an overview and reflection on using exit tickets or exit slips. After reading this document, instructors should be...| Land-Grant Press | Clemson University, South Carolina
Given the increased diversity of college students and their varied learning goals and expectations, a one-size-fits-all course design may not meet the...| Land-Grant Press | Clemson University, South Carolina