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In a flipped classroom students engage with lectures or other materials outside of class to prepare for an active learning experience in the classroom.

Student participation is shaped by a variety of factors including personality traits, comfort with English language, cultural norms and customs, life circumstances, neurodivergence, and disability, to name a few.

Service-learning is a form of experiential learning that combines relevant community service experiences with reflective exercises for a powerful learning experience that aligns with course curriculum

The following questions are meant to guide you through the process of designing a “course” or unit of study

Many skills and attitudes towards learning are required for success in an independent study environment. 

Non-native speakers of English, especially those lacking fluency in the language, may experience unique barriers to learning in their university courses. This teaching tip identifies some of those barriers and proposes strategies that instructors can implement to help these students.

A movement break is a pause during a sedentary activity, such as a class or lecture, where students engage in physical activity. Research suggests that movement breaks in post-secondary classes lead to increased academic achievement.

Keywords: attention, exercise, breaks, motivation, performance

Many types of assignments can be done online. 

Whether in-person or online, facilitating tutorials is an opportunity to work closely with students and understand where they are in their learning.

Language is a critical element in properly communicating the intent of assignments to students.