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Teaching students to think beyond themselves

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Program for Leadership and Character already offers scholarships, courses, seminars, speakers and retreats to Wake Forest students. Some 350 students have participated in extracurricular discussion groups that explore such topics as “What Is College For?

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Bridging the seminar room and the world of public policy: Six practical tips for organising work placements

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Manage relationships during the placement A typical placement might involve four people: the student, an academic supervisor at the University, a supervisor at the host organisation, and somebody at the University who handles any non-academic issues that arise on the placement.

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A List of My Favorite Classroom Project-Based Learning Materials

Experiential Learning Depot

I also like to have a couple of smaller tables where students can get feedback from small groups of students rather than the whole class. ​ PBL Research Materials Many would include “sustained inquiry” in the definition of project-based learning. My students love live tutorials, classes, and webinars.

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10 Super Cool Examples of Project-Based Learning Experiences Led by Students

Experiential Learning Depot

It’s super fun to watch them develop and execute their own businesses, especially when they add a community or solutions-based element to the experience. I have had a lot of students develop businesses, but one that stands out amongst the rest was a skateboard company. This became this student's senior project.

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Mini-series: Great examples of using blogs in teaching

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Nina herself (along with Hazel Christie, from IAD) has researched the use of blogs in teaching and learning as part of a PTAS grant and has recorded a podcast episode for our mini-series (released today). Dr Simon Riley is using it in part of the Student-Led, Individually-Created Courses (SLICCs) project.

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How to Use Project-Based Learning to Accommodate and Engage All Learners

Experiential Learning Depot

When I say project-based learning "works for" all learners, what I mean is that project-based learning effectively promotes deeper learning of content, independent thinking, and the development of 21st-century skills for all. The difference is in how each student develops the skills and knowledge.

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Podcast: Reflections series: Grounding exercises and academia at home

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Dr Nikki Moran Nikki is a Senior Lecturer in Music, ECA, where she works with students anywhere from undergraduates in their first semester to PhD research students. This year she’s enjoyed working on an open access music education project, funded by a Student Experience Grant.