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February 14, 2018

Preventing Classroom Management Challenges

How do expert teachers handle classroom management? The research into expertise in teaching shows that expert teachers do not behave like experts in high-risk professions (e.g., paramedics,...

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February 11, 2018

Accommodation-Related Classroom Management

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

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

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

How can we ensure that there are processes in place for marked group work? What are some of the challenges of group work for marks?...

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December 6, 2017

Effective Group Work

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

Integrity in Group Work

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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