by bvega | Oct 31, 2019 | pedagogy, student-focused, teaching
Saint Marys’ mission states that we prepare students for lives of ethical service and leadership, and in the Leadership PLC the last few semesters, Dr. Scott Sorvaag has been guiding us in thinking about how we use and interpret leadership in higher education. (One of his continual reminders is that leadership is a form of energy — hence the picture for this post.) As part of our PLC, we reviewed some offerings by the International Leadership Association, including this list of Leadership Activities one can include in virtually any class.
by bvega | Sep 26, 2019 | pedagogy, student-focused, teaching
One of my friends recently linked to this article in Hybrid Pedagogy (an open-access teaching and learning journal) about Distinguished Professor of American History Dr. Cate Denial’s journey to what she calls a “pedagogy of kindness”. I highly recommend the article if you think prioritizing kindness might help your teaching break through to your students and get beyond a transactional model of education.
by bvega | Sep 2, 2019 | ethics, teaching, what we're reading
This book is a deep dive into how teaching can contribute to the good life of a teacher, and not just his or her students. It is also one of the texts we will be tackling in the Character and Virtue PLC this term.
by bvega | Sep 1, 2019 | Blackboard, teaching, tech
Some informative links to provoke thought and discussion from around the web.
by bvega | Nov 2, 2018 | teaching, teaching tips
The October edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education provided a wonderful article, by Professor Rob Jenkins, and a video on the 4 traits of a powerful college teacher.
by bvega | Jan 25, 2017 | teaching, Teaching and Learning Series
The theme for this year’s Teaching & Learning Series is: Reimagining Learning: Integrating Content, Teaching, and Technology.
