In today’s digest, we would like to present some resources on the topic of Autism in educational settings. What are the challenges that autistic people face in the classroom? How can instructors support autistic people in their learning and development?
Golf may have the antiquated reputation of being suited only for retired businessmen in Florida, but the game is growing as a sport that positively impacts the physical health of senior adults and improves the mental health of participants of all ages…
Last month (January 2020) I was in Queensland, Australia working with teachers, students, and parents at Brisbane State High School. I had the pleasure and opportunity to run two days worth of workshops with all of the staff in the high school, as well as a session with some of the students and …
Previous research has identified didactic instruction an effective approach for learners who lack prior knowledge. The evidence suggests that the degree of guidance should vary with the age of learners.
I’ve seen a steady stream of memes like this one on my Facebook news feed. Understandably, students are frustrated when they enter the “real world” and feel as though they weren’t adequately prepared for some of the practical life skills they needed…
For most of us who teach in higher education, the end of the semester means administering teaching evaluations and can be a bit stressful for some. However, the beginning of each semester means reading those evaluations. In theory, these evaluations would allow us to see our courses through …
