Using Class Time Well: Suggestions to Make Every Class Memorable Regan A. R. Gurung February 6, 2023 “How do I fill up four hours a week of class time?” At first, this exclamation from a first-year graduate student preparing to teach Read More »
Changing for the Better: Pedagogical Innovations Never Rest Regan A. R. Gurung January 9, 2023 Every January, millions of people around the world resolve to do things differently. Some want to eat better. Some want to keep in better touch Read More »
Ideal Design Modifications: Doing It Your Way Regan A. R. Gurung December 5, 2022 “I’d do things a lot differently if I just had fewer students.” Have you ever thought or said this? This sentiment has been voiced to Read More »
Two by Two Together: The Best Formative Evaluation Teaching and Learning Tool Regan A. R. Gurung November 1, 2022 The animals went in two by two to be saved from the flood. To some students, doing poorly on the first exam is also a Read More »
Learning and New Vistas Often Require Effort, and That’s OK Regan A. R. Gurung October 3, 2022 On a recent family hike, we tried out a new trail. Winding four miles through forests of Douglas firs, oaks, and ponderosa pines, it switchbacked, Read More »
An Invitation to Class: Introducing the Syllabus Snapshot Regan A. R. Gurung September 6, 2022 Imagine signing up to take a really exciting trip. It could be roaming the African savanna, strolling the Himalayan foothills, or diving on the Great Read More »
Strengthen Your Teaching Core, D.A.M.I.T! Five Areas of Focus Regan A. R. Gurung August 1, 2022 Being a good teacher is important to me. How do I know whether I am one? What can I do to become (a better) one? Read More »
Thriving and Inspiring: Healthy Educators Are Effective Educators Regan A. R. Gurung July 5, 2022 Summer is a great time for reflection. Most faculty are on nine-month contracts, which somewhat reduces what they have to do (though not what they Read More »
Foster Inspiring Teaching in Higher Ed! Beyond Student Evaluations Regan A. R. Gurung June 6, 2022 In the face of a long, protracted pandemic with reports of exhaustion streaming in from all quarters, many educators may feel they were not able Read More »
One Rock at a Time: Facing Fall Course Planning Regan A. R. Gurung July 12, 2021 Summer is a great time to sit outside. I remember when we were building a new patio. The contractors delivered a huge pile of rocks Read More »