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=More than Lecture PLEASE! - Helping Students Learn through Engagement=

Presenters: Ennis Allen and Jocelyn Alexander-Tate

 * Workshop theme: Student engagement**

According to the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Washington, “Research has demonstrated that engaging students in the learning process increases their attention and focus, motivates them to practice higher-level critical thinking skills, and promotes meaningful learning experiences. Instructors who adopt a student-centered approach to instruction increase opportunities for student engagement, which then helps everyone more successfully, achieve the courses’ learning objectives.” In an effort to enhance the classroom environment, students are demanding more from faculty. Which means, in turn that faculty needs to step up to the plate and really deliver to this generation of students. Distinguished Professor of Higher Education, Vincent Tinto’s research found that engaging students in learning depends on connecting with them—both personally and intellectually. (Student Success, in the Classroom, 2011; Leaving College, 1987). Professors need to conform to the students of today in order to reach and teach them effectively. What good is it to think you’re teaching and assume the students are learning? Choose to fully engage and connect with students and the learning will be evident.


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