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Direct linkJones, Susan R.; Wijeyesinghe, Charmaine L. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011
This chapter explores how the framework of intersectionality can be used by faculty in course development and classroom teaching. An overview of intersectionality, highlighting core assumptions and tenets of the framework, is presented first. These assumptions and tenets are then applied to classroom dynamics and the practice of teaching in…
Descriptors: Social Theories, Social Justice, Racial Identification, Gender Issues
Peer reviewedSvinicki, Marilla D. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1991
Practical suggestions and application of six principles from cognitive psychology can make learning more efficient now and produce learners who will be more self-sufficient in the future. This means redefining student and teacher roles, organizing the course and content in a way consistent with how learning occurs, and helping students learn how…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, College Instruction, Higher Education, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedPaulsen, Michael B.; Feldman, Kenneth A. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1999
Research and theory suggest that college students' motivation to learn is related to their epistemological beliefs. Faculty can promote student motivation by designing learning activities that facilitate student development of more sophisticated epistemological beliefs. Faculty developers can assist in this by giving special attention to the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Epistemology
Peer reviewedHamilton, Sharon J. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1994
A developmental model for collaborative learning at the college level, based on the notion of the development of expertise, is outlined. Five stages are described: (1) the learning of rules, techniques, and strategies; (2) applying the techniques and strategies to the particular teaching context; (3) developing competence; (4) becoming proficient;…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Competence
Wilner, Arlene – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2005
Applying reading and writing theory to cases in composition, this chapter troubleshoots assignments that produced disappointing results and illustrates how the model of the "ill-structured problem" can help writing instructors craft assignments that foster the cognitive and affective maturation essential to college-level literacy. (Contains 2…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Assignments, Problem Solving, Student Development
Peer reviewedAndrews, John D. W. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1985
Major functions of teaching assistants (TAs) and innovative methods are proposed. TAs help students learn through interaction, coach students in higher thinking skills, and provide a communication channel to integrate the course. A course planning guide based on performance objectives and classroom activities to stimulate student participation are…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Course Objectives, Educational Innovation, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedHardiman, Rita; Jackson, Bailey W. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1992
A racial identity development model for African-American and white college students is presented. It consists of five developmental stages (naive, acceptance, resistance, redefinition, internalization) and separate descriptions of the nature of each stage for African Americans and whites. Implications for teaching and administration are discussed.…
Descriptors: Black Students, Classroom Environment, College Environment, College Instruction
