“If my curriculum and pedagogy aren’t sufficiently engaging, is that an argument to rely on grades to coerce students into doing what I want?” This is a quote from Alfie Kohn’s foreword to “UNgrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead).” The book inspired Dr. Chloe Bolyard, assistant professor in Missouri State University’s department of … [Read more...] about Ungrading: shifting the classroom focus back to learning
The College of Education is excited to announce that the 2020 issue of Mind's Eye features the work of Dr. Stefanie Livers. Read an excerpt from her story: “Mathematics is the gate keeper for all careers and futures,” Livers said. “Many schools use math as a decision maker of what track or trajectory you’re on.” If math serves as a gatekeeper, what about students that … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Stefanie Livers