How to Increase Transparency in Your Course by Toni DiMella The beginning of the semester is a busy, and often overwhelming, time. In our rush to “get everything done”, it's easy to forget that we're experts in our field and have years of academic experience. What seems obvious to us, both in terms of content … Continue reading “They Don’t Read the Directions!”
Supporting the Whole Student: Starting the Semester with SEL Principles
By Kristen Stevenson Social-and-Emotional Learning (SEL) uses Emotional Intelligence principles that can be incorporated into classrooms from kindergarten to graduate school. SEL focuses on students using their strengths to develop their academic and career skills rather than focusing on their faults. Mays Imad, Ph.D., is a professor of Genetics, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Pima Community … Continue reading Supporting the Whole Student: Starting the Semester with SEL Principles
Breaking the Ice: First Day Activities
Image from "60 Awesome Icebreakers for Orientation and Beyond" by Presence By Jennifer Bland Icebreakers are activities that help a group of people introduce themselves to each other, learn about and make connections with each other, and build community and belonging within a group. We call it "breaking the ice" in recognition of the chilly, … Continue reading Breaking the Ice: First Day Activities