This article deals with the concept of andragogy and the understanding of the same from a historical and professional perspective. It also includes a clarification of the difference between European and North American andragogy. Andragogy concerns adult education and learning in some way or another, but, beyond this, the concept is ambiguous. Many perceive it…
Take a deeper dive into TBL – what are its psychological foundations and what documented effects on learning have been noted? Come participate in a lively discussion about TBL and how this method of teaching can add some “spice”, engagement and improve your learning outcomes. Lunch and knowledge will be served. Download Articles: Effects of…
Most modern day educators can be heard lamenting that their students don’t know how to “critically think”. The question is “Are we teaching our students how to think critically?”. More importantly, what do we mean we talk about “critical thinking”? This month’s article by Daniel Willingham deals with the topic of Critical Thinking and perspectives…
Come join us as we read journal articles pertaining to neuroscience and the scholarship of teaching & learning (SoTL). Stay up on the latest evidence-informed topics and techniques in pedagogy to help you be an effective teacher and facilitator of student-centered learning. This month’s article is “Attention span during lectures: 8 seconds, 10 minutes or…