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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Using simulation flexibly to provide experiential learning at scale

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Simulation is a technique not a technology- to replace or amplify real experiences with guided experiences that evoke or replicate substantial aspects of the real world (Gaba, 2004). It includes a spectrum from practising a clinical skill, such as taking blood to complex scenarios involving multi-professional teams. Evaluate what you do.

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Student engagement in research-led learning and teaching

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

In the guide, we outline four different definitions of research-led learning and teaching (adapted from Griffiths, 2004), which we are using at The University of Edinburgh: Learning ABOUT RESEARCH: Students’ learning is informed by research – the content of learning is derived from research within the field. Griffiths, R.

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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College

Edu Alliance Journal

The curriculum, deeply rooted in the traditional liberal arts, continues to evolve, notably introducing two new majors in Fall 2023: Brain, Behavior & Cognition (Neuroscience) and Ethics & Society, reflecting increasing student interest in neuroscience and applied ethics.

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Assessing students through online role-playing

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Role-playing can be used to directly link learning to a students’ real life experience, while also being a safe space to explore challenging opinions (Oberle 2004). The quality of guidance and feedback to students. References Hounsell, D., Hounsell, J. and Litjens, J., Higher Education Research & Development , 27(1), pp.55-67.

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"More engagement means more good memories": international students’ seminar participation.

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

The phenomenon of international students’ reticence in seminars has been well documented, along with the explanations students themselves have offered for this (e.g. Green, 2016; Morita, 2004 ; Phan Le Ha and Binghui Li, 2014 ; Tatar, 2005 ; Yates and Nguyen, 2012 ). Unpublished MSc (TESOL) dissertation, University of Edinburgh.

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Online Transition Programming in the Time of COVID

Supporting Student Success

By focusing on the student experience and the other facets of well-being, including the connection between regular activity and academic performance, we welcomed more students to online classes, programs, and spaces offered by Athletics & Recreation. Writing Ready. Kait Taylor-Asquini (she/her), B.A.,