Citation mini lesson
On Wednesday night of last week, I assigned a reflection about what readings we’d discussed so far in class, asking students to […]
Category: Teaching Tips
This blog, written by Principia College faculty, was active between 2013 and 2022. Their advice and insights continue to be valid, so please feel free to enjoy this archive to learn about teaching and learning strategies and successes.
“Heads Up”: Need to know vs. nice to know
You’ve gotta love it when a chat with a colleague self-combusts into ideas for a great class. I’d been thinking about ways […]
Spring in full swing
Welcome back from the winter break! From the hustle and bustle in the hallways, it’s clear that students are happy to be […]
Don’t forget the bow!
I love to wrap presents. There are so many ways to make a present special, regardless of its contents. All of the […]
Teaching transitions
In the last couple of weeks, the students in my writing classes have focused on creating effective transitions. I usually cover the […]