2.2 Effective Teaching
Examines instructional practices that influence student learning, including clear explanation of concepts, meaningful engagement, timely and helpful feedback, and instructor support. The material is intended to help faculty interpret survey results and consider how teaching practices shape students’ learning experiences.
Why this teaching practice matters: Sharing and acting on feedback is one way to apply the “Ponder and Prove” step of the BYU-Idaho Learning Model. Research on effective teaching consistently emphasiz...
Why this teaching practice matters: Research on effective teaching consistently emphasizes the importance of timely feedback as part of formative learning processes. [1, 11, 16] Feedback is most effec...
Why this teaching practice matters: Loving and serving is one of the principles of the BYU-Idaho Learning Model. Research has shown a strong relationship between an instructor’s care for students and ...
Why this teaching practice matters: Research has shown a strong relationship between student success and a teacher’s ability to translate difficult concepts into ways students can understand. [1, 4, 1...
Why this teaching practice matters: Research has shown a strong relationship between student success and a teacher’s ability to help students actively engage in learning. [1, 6, 11] This principle is ...
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