Although group work is increasingly used in STEM courses and may lead to improved academic outcomes, there is evidence that some implementations of group work may lead to unintended barriers for certain students’ learning. Despite the growing number of neurodivergent undergraduate students, there is l...
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The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by Howard Gardner in the 1980's. He felt that the way psychology had traditionally defined intelligence was too narrow and limited. Gardner proposed eight distinctly different types of intelligence....
Before you dive into design, open your mind to possibilities. Take off your blinders and think big, says Michael Risdall with Smith System. “Consider thinking about the whole school acting as the classroom. The door shouldn’t be a barrier to learning zones.” He offers these tips for desi...
Which brings us to the 21st century classroom. As is laid out perfectly inthe UDL(Universal Design for Learning) body of theory,teachers should engage readers by addressing their wide variety of needs and styles through flexible and varied content formats. These may include moving and still visual...