Category: Teaching Tips

February 11, 2018

Accommodation-Related Classroom Management

Reading Time: 3 minutes What are some avoidable occurrences when providing instruction to students when some students may have accommodations? How can I best manage student behaviours while always...

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February 4, 2018

Hidden Communication Challenges

Reading Time: 4 minutes Why is it challenging for international students to adapt to new learning environments? How can faculty promptly determine whether international students comprehend class content? Is...

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January 29, 2018

Promoting Attendance with International Students

Reading Time: 3 minutes This Winter semester, we have unprecedented numbers of international students beginning programs – approximately 1400 new starts. How can you best prepare to manage these...

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December 18, 2017

Group Marking

Reading Time: 4 minutes Tips for marking group work.

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December 6, 2017

Effective Group Work

Reading Time: 4 minutes What does the research say about group work and learning?How can I best create groups that work efficiently and collaboratively? Relevant Policies As per the Evaluation...

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December 1, 2017

Creating a BOPPPPS Lesson Plan

Reading Time: 4 minutes Effective lesson planning is the greatest tool in your teaching toolkit. In this teaching tip, learn about the BOPPPS Lesson Plan, and find downloadable resources...

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December 1, 2017

Integrity in Group Work

Reading Time: 4 minutes What does the research say about setting collaborative cultures in class? How can I manage conflicts as they arise in group work? How do I...

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December 1, 2017

Preventing Cheating on Paper-Based Exams

Reading Time: 6 minutes Tips for preventing and responding to cheating on paper-based exams.

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November 10, 2017

Welcoming First Semester Students

Reading Time: 3 minutes Strategies to help welcome students and start the first classes off on the right foot.

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