Classroom participation, both assessing and grading, can be equally as puzzling as it is exhilarating. Understanding how, why, and when students feel most comfortable to participate is vital in a professor’s participation efforts, as without a comprehensive understanding of the student’s needs in-class activities and classroom engagement activities will certainly underperform. Essentially, this process Read More…
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Redefining “Participation” in the Age of COVID-19
by: Amanda Rioux How do we gage classroom participation? More importantly, how do we gage classroom participation in the throes of a deadly pandemic? While the former drives Critel in her research, the latter remains our current predicament.
To Grade (Participation) or Not to Grade (Participation), That is the Question
As new instructors, I think many of us can relate to a wide constellation of anxieties. How do we keep our students engaged? How do we ensure our students are understanding the curriculum? How do we encourage participation? Oftentimes, it can be difficult to navigate participation grading. To grade or not to grade, that Read More…
Are Formal Features Enough in Resume Design?
by Amanda Rioux Designing resumes. It’s a process many of us are familiar with: we even teach the process to our students. While we may have an idea of what a resume should include, are we really taking into consideration what potential employers want to see?