Colleagues are rightfully concerned about the long-term cognitive and social effects of COVID, especially on long-term learning and motivation. Deci/Ryan's Self Determination Theory (SDT 1985) argues that intrinsic motivation includes […]
In a recent FDC Reading Circle colleagues explored Joe Feldman’s controversial Grading for Equity, which calls into question long-held pedagogical practices. The book takes readers on a compelling journey to evaluate inconsistent grading practices […]
As prominent as grading is for anyone who teaches, the conventional practices we employ for this purpose like calculating average scores, using a 100-point scale, and providing extra credit opportunities […]
We will use an adapted formulation of the reduce/reuse/recycle framework to identify strategies for actually protecting the protected time on our schedules, especially when unexpected student, family, or self-care needs […]
The science of learning can yield considerable insight and guidance in the quest to understand effective teaching and learning strategies. In this session, join Assistant Professor of Psychology Adam Putnam […]
While some of our common conventional grading practices perpetuate inequitable and ineffective strategies to assess learning, what options foster more equitable outcomes? How might we more fairly evaluate group and […]
Special Collections and Archives offers 2 short summer fellowships for Furman faculty each year. Fellows explore our collections and liaise with library faculty and staff with an eye to enhancing […]
Integrating technology into your pedagogy can allow tech-savvy students to engage in project-based learning in authentic and relevant ways that increase both engagement and motivation to learn. In this session, […]
Finding time to do the deep work of writing can be challenging. Sometimes, the support of an accountability group or coach can help clarify writing goals, redefine attitudes toward writing, […]
Wednesday, April 26 – Hartness Pavilion With options to connect from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Register here and print your prize ticket here. At an institution like Furman dedicated […]
If you’ve read Grading for Equity or been experimenting with (and perhaps frustrated by!) flexible deadlines and assignment alternatives in your classes, this series is for you! Specs Grading offers […]
In this course redesign opportunity participants will use a backward design process popularized by Dee Fink to re-envision the goals, assessments, and activities of an existing course to satisfy IEJ […]
