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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They needed long-term, data-driven, institutionally customized strategies to build financial resilience, promote academic innovation, and drive student success models that work for their institutions. Under the guidance and visionary leadership of our current President and CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax , ICB officially launched in 2006.

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Using outlandish and humorous analogies for teaching Physiology in First-Year Medical School

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Studies indicate that humour can increase engagement and reduce anxiety (Garner, 2006), which is crucial in high-pressure programmes like medicine. When used effectively, outlandish analogies can transform the way students relate to physiology, leading to a more dynamic and enjoyable learning experience. 1, 2006, pp.

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Placing study circles at the centre of the student learning experience

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

In the Professionalism 4 course, approximately four students are allocated to each study circle. At the end of the course, criteria-based facilitated group discussions are used to explore studentsengagement with the process. Each group meets with the course organiser who facilitates the discussion. References Francis, R.

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Recapturing the excitement of lectures

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

There is evidence that many students appreciate and benefit from interactive lectures (Huxham, 2005; Revell and Wainwright, 2009). Many staff at the University of Edinburgh are already adopting highly engaging approaches to lectures, but can we try to transform all lectures to make them unmissable? References Bates, S.P., Howie, K. &

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Using video demonstration and peer-feedback to develop laboratory skills

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Zuzanna demonstrates how to use a UV-vis spectrophotometer Peer feedback means that students get a chance to review their work, there is a possibility to review work in situ, making changes based on suggestions before submitting the final video for assessment (see Hendry (2013) and Sander and Good (2006). and Taras M. (ed.),