Episode 40 – From a Student’s View: AXLE Writing Requirements

March 21, 2013 — In this first installment of a two-part podcast, our CFT student reporter, Erin Baldwin, hears thoughts from a Vanderbilt junior about the Achieving Excellence in Liberal Education core curriculum (more commonly referred to as the AXLE requirements) that all students...... KEEP READING »

Tags: Assessment, Course Design, Student Expectations, Teaching Writing
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From a Student’s View: Group Work

November 28, 2012 — This is a guest post by Erin Baldwin, Vanderbilt Class of 2014, College of Arts and Sciences. The post is part of our ongoing “From a Student’s View” blog series. We occasionally feature guest posts here on the blog as...... KEEP READING »

Tags: Collaborative Learning, From a Student's View, Social Sciences, Student Expectations
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Upcoming Event: A Conversation among Students and Faculty: Describing, Achieving, and Sustaining Deep Learning

March 21, 2012 — Join us for this upcoming Conversation on Teaching! Date & Time:      Thursday, March 22, 4:10-5:30 Facilitator:           Milt Cox, Educational Consultant Format:                Conversation on Teaching Audience:           Faculty, Students (Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Students), Post-docs, and Staff Instructors want...... KEEP READING »

Tags: CFT Programs, Deep Learning, Student Expectations
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Fostering Student Engagement- NSSE Annual Results 2011

November 18, 2011 — Last spring, about 2.1 million students at more than 750 colleges and universities were invited to report on their in- and out-of-class learning experiences by completing the NSSE survey. The near-record number of participating institutions signifies continued interest in student...... KEEP READING »

Tags: Assessment, Student Expectations, Student Motivation
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Academic Technology Expectations – Highlights from a Conversation

November 8, 2011 — By Rhett McDaniel On October 27th, the CFT hosted a Conversation on Teaching titled “Student Expectations: Academic Technology.” The group investigated some of the assumptions and beliefs we might hold regarding student expectations around academic technology. We also discussed various...... KEEP READING »

Tags: CFT Event, Educational Technology, Student Expectations
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A Conversation on Student and Faculty Expectations for Writing

November 1, 2011 — This is a guest post by Katherine Fusco, assistant director at the Vanderbilt Writing Studio and lecturer in English. On September 27th, the CFT and the Writing Studio co-hosted an event centered on what faculty and students think about writing....... KEEP READING »

Tags: Guest Post, Student Expectations, Teaching Writing
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Upcoming Event: Student Expectations – Academic Technology

October 25, 2011 — Have you registered yet?  Register Now for Student Expectations: Academic Technology. Time & Date: Thursday, October 27, 4:10-5:30 Facilitator: Rhett McDaniel, Educational Technologist, CFT Format: Conversation on Teaching Audience: Faculty, Graduate and Professional Students, Post-docs, and Staff Technology is often promoted...... KEEP READING »

Tags: Educational Technology, Student Expectations
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Upcoming Event: A Conversation on Student and Faculty Expectations for Writing

September 20, 2011 — Have you registered for A Conversation on Student and Faculty Expectations for Writing? Register now for this Conversation on Teaching. Co-Sponsored by the Writing Studio Time & Date: Tuesday, September 27, 4:10-5:30 Facilitator: Derek Bruff, CFT Acting Director Format: Conversation on...... KEEP READING »

Tags: CFT Event, Student Expectations, Teaching Writing
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Teaching and Learning from a Student’s View

July 8, 2011 — This year at the CFT, we’re exploring the topic of negotiating student expectations about teaching and learning.  We’ve found that when students and faculty have very different expectations, a variety of challenges can result, frequently leading to frustration for both...... KEEP READING »

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Student and Faculty Expectations about Responsibilities – Highlights from a Conversation

April 15, 2011 — by CFT Assistant Director Derek Bruff Last month, the CFT hosted a conversation titled “Negotiating Student Expectations about Freedom and Responsibility.” We’ve found that when students and faculty have very different expectations about teaching and learning, a variety of teaching...... KEEP READING »

Tags: Attendance Policies, Exam Preparation, Reading Assignments, Student Expectations
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