By Doug Ward A University of Kansas geology professor moves away from a "fire-hose approach" to lecturing and transforms a large lecture class into a format that helps students learn core skills through hands-on activities. Read article … [Read more...]
Moving active learning beyond “lady, you’re crazy”
By Doug Ward Students in an undergraduate paleontology class for non-majors find that a hands-on approach to learning serves them well. Read article … [Read more...]
Education is changing. When will faculty catch up?
By Doug Ward Two recent surveys help illustrate the barriers that block much-needed changes in teaching, learning and course design at colleges and universities. Read article … [Read more...]