L&S Design for Learning Article Series
Within the Design for Learning Article Series, our team explores topics pertinent to teaching and learning within the College of Letters & Science.
We choose topics based on input from the L&S community, trends we observe in our work with L&S instructors, and current news and events.
Within each article, we rely on research literature to identify effective practices, gather examples and input from L&S instructors and students, and share practical steps and considerations to help you try something new in your classroom.
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Making Groups Work Well
Working in groups requires uniquely human skills that benefit students far beyond their achievements in a single course. However, students and instructors often struggle with group work. Review tips from research literature and examples from four L&S instructors on how to support, structure, and assess group work.
Engage Students in Community-Based Learning
Explore how providing students with opportunities to apply their skills to community interests can lead to transformative outcomes. Written in collaboration with the Morgridge Center for Public Service, this article shares research strategies and examples from L&S instructors.
Break Down Major Assignments for Better Learning
Three L&S instructors share how they apply scaffolding in their classroom. See how breaking down a major project, providing targeted practice with scientific literature, or reflecting on writing processes benefits student learning.
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We want to hear your ideas! What teaching topic or trend would you like to know more about? Which of your colleagues are doing great work in the classroom? Share your ideas for our next article in the Design for Learning Series.