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Learning Assistantships

The Scholarly Teacher

The open access nature of community colleges and the varying levels of academic preparedness of their students require programs and courses that provide remediation and support in foundational skills for nearly two- thirds of students (Chen et al., Physical Review Physics Education Research, 12 (1). References Chen, X.,

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Establishing Belonging for Creative Scholars and Teachers

The Scholarly Teacher

Scholarly activity, creative activity, and professional learning enable faculty to remain current in their areas of specialization, serve as role models for students, develop a strong recruitment base, and support the university’s core value of “ faculty excellence in teaching and all forms of scholarship.” References Adams, M., &

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Report: Adult Community College Students Make Strides

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

David Radwin The brief, " Redrawing the Starting Line: Advancing Equity in Adult Learners’ Developmental Education Outcomes ", compared transfer-level English and math course completion rates between adult community college students – those age 25 or older – and their younger, traditional-age student peers.

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Empowering Your Students’ Agency Through Ungrading Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

Grading for growth is the primary purpose of any assessment so that students learn and improve their knowledge and skills rather than receive a summative score (Talbert, 2023). Kohn (2011) has written that grades cause students to think less deeply, take fewer risks, and lose interest in learning. Start trusting students.

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The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain: Ensuring Quality and Excellence in Higher Ed Institutions

Creatrix Campus

This hype is due to several reasons such as meeting established standards and offering high-quality academic programs, enhancing reputation worldwide and attracting more students, increasing credibility, funding opportunities, and inviting global recognition. What is the Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain?

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Catching the waves: surfing, enhancement, and student success

Teaching Matters Student Employment

As Scotland marks 20 years of its enhancement-led approach to quality in the higher education sector, I reflect on my involvement, particularly around work supporting student development, employability, and personal and professional success.

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“I know a first when I see one!”: Developing transparent marking descriptors with the help of students

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Indeed, recent work by Advance HE highlights this has a specific impact on student mental health as they navigate the uncertainty of what it is they are supposed to be doing and where it is they could make improvements. Assessment and feedback is a topic of major interest in Higher Education across the world. & Chapman, A.