Why Being a Hard-Ass Prof is Bad for You and Your Students
To be sure, every syllabus includes rules, such as outlining when assignments are due and the consequences of plagiarism. That being said, why do so many faculty members view teaching college as an opportunity to impose and enforce "the…
On Being Educated
Many people, rightly, blame the educational “system” for this unfortunate condition. But some of it is our own choice. Johnson said that the best thing that you can do for a boy is “to teach him how to read.” Once the lad can read, he is…
AAUP Amicus Brief Supports Adjunct Faculty Union Rights in Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit v.…
Most religiously affiliated institutions recognize the need for unencumbered academic freedom for faculty. The statement establishes that in those instances in which a university seeks to impose a religiously based limitation on academic…
Tips for Increasing Student Engagement in Online Courses
Feedback to students about their performance is extremely important in the effort to keep students engaged in the learning journey. Quick responses to discussion posts and email questions can help keep students on track for the next…
Colleagues Abroad: Shattering Myths About Contract Academic Staff
The more than 2,600 survey respondents challenged the institutional line that most low-paid, short-term and part-time teachers love the flexibility of their contract employment. Instead they have shed a gloomy light on exactly what it means…
In Ontario, Bill 148 Guarantees the Province’s Part-Time Faculty Equal Pay
Ontario passed Bill 148 — the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act — in November 2017. The labor legislation includes a range of changes such as an increased minimum wage and expanded personal emergency leave. It also aims to ensure pay…
Seven Simple Suggestions to be a Better Teacher Sooner: Experiences of a Nearly New Lecturer
I would also suggest that the voice of the new lecturer is not represented well in the teaching literature, perhaps because most new lecturers may not feel confident in publicly voicing their opinions and admitting their mistakes.…
New Study: Adjuncts’ Students More Likely to Drop Courses & Get Lower Grades
Understanding the relative impacts of part-time adjuncts in community colleges is highly policy-relevant, partly because community colleges rely on part-time faculty heavily and partly because community colleges assume a critical role in…
Five Strategies to Become Visible in a Virtual Classroom
Are you visible and present to your virtual or online students? Do your students perceive you are present and responsive to their developmental needs?
Why Online Learning Isn’t as Inclusive as You May Think
Closer inspection reveals a different reality in online classes, one where student-to-student, faculty-to-student and faculty-to-institution interactions are limited.This article is only available to subscribers. If you're a subscriber, log…