Written by Janay White, MA Estimated reading time: 4 minutes “A person who has never made a mistake never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein As we navigate the ever-changing educational climate, the one constant that remains is the desire to create engaging and informative learning experiences for our students. We test methods, tools, and […]
Professional Development
I Love Teaching Because…
Education is a difficult profession that is not without its pitfalls — because of this, it takes special people with a passion for teaching to make it work.On this Valentine’s Day, we wanted to highlight some UAMS professors and ask them why they love teaching. “I have a passion for teaching; be it in the […]
Technology in Today’s Classroom: Are You a Tech-Savvy Teacher?
Original Article Summary When most of today’s educators were in school, technology was not available like it is now. However, in today’s classroom, technology abounds and students are extremely tech-savvy. This has presented many challenges in the classroom and requires teachers to continuously learn and embrace new forms of instruction in order to enrich the […]
Peer Review of Teaching: Professional Development Through Collaboration and Reflection
Guest Writer: Mike Anders, PhD, Associate Professor of Assessment and Evaluation OED As with research, peer review helps ensure the highest quality of teaching. Peer review of teaching can prompt deliberate improvement through a collaborative, reflective process. Though student evaluations provide important information, sole reliance on them for feedback can foster a consumer approach to […]