Course evaluations are a regular occurrence at the end of a semester, but the practice of asking end of course questions can be a meaningful way to encourage students to reflect on their learning and provide you with student input that is essential for improving the course.  Brookfield (2017) wrote that to become a critically reflective teacher it is important to develop an … [Read more...] about Good to know! Questions to ask at the end of a course

Extra credit activities are often viewed as a way for students to make up points for not performing as well as expected on an exam or other assignments. Another approach might be to use this strategy as a tool for increasing engagement and reinforcing student learning. Goldina, Licona, and Ricci (2020) recommend that effective extra credit activities connect with the course … [Read more...] about Good to know! Extra Credit that motivates students and promotes student learning