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The Extraordinary Teaching Project: Developing Critical Thinking Through Peer Review
Use peer review of writing to develop students’ critical thinking skills regardless of the size of the class.
Classroom Discussion
Classroom discussion can be an excellent instructional tool to encourage peer-to-peer active learning and help students to engage their higher-order cognitive skills. This collection includes best practices and strategies to help start discussions, to engage students more deeply in discussion, and to encourage all students to participate.
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Group Work Strategies from a Group Processes Expert
Help all students engage in deeper learning through thoughtful facilitation of group work.
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Blogging Science in the University Classroom
Use a class blog to encourage intellectual risk-taking and authentic learning.
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The Extraordinary Teaching Project: Engaging Students Online
Extraordinary Teaching Project instructor Sarah Vigmostad, professor of engineering, describes how she uses group work in her online courses to foster authentic learning.