In the transition to university, students often take a “stenographer” approach to notetaking.
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Some basic skills can help you to be a more effective communicator in the classroom.
For groups to function effectively, it's important for students to think critically about the climate within their group and the process by which they accomplish their tasks. Although students can gain many of the skills described below through ad hoc interactions, instructors play a key role in making them explicit protocols.
Working in groups can be both rewarding and challenging.
A content warning is a statement made prior to discussing, displaying, or sharing content that some students might find disturbing.
Learning independently can be challenging, even for the brightest and most motivated students.
Independent study experiences can be extremely rewarding both for students and their advising instructors
We are continually receiving and giving feedback.
Working in groups is quite different than working individually.