Allendale, Mich., United States Student retention and student success are important areas of focus for educational institutions today. With the rising costs of higher education and the value of employability after graduation, student retention plays a strategic role in our…
“It’s a struggle, to be honest. But it’s reality, and you can’t escape it. Sometimes you can’t eat. But nothing else matters now. Try not to fail or get probation. To be honest, education now isn’t about learning. It’s about…
Every time I sit down with an instructor to talk about the rollout of a new course, I’m amazed by how many different work streams must come together to launch a new course. All of this happens before the course…
The concept of student-centered learning (SCL) goes back to 1968 when massive student protests took place against the elitism of universities demanding them to be open for all society. Political recognition of SCL was gained in 2009 through the Leuven/Louvain-la-Neuve…
Quick take: Have you ever asked yourself why international students may reproduce test answers word by word? Perhaps they’ve been encouraged to do so throughout their academic lives. Learn about distinct learning styles and find out how to teach students more effectively.
