What does the national reckoning over systemic racism mean for academic life? Some faculty members have called for specific, immediate actions from their institutions. Scholars across the country have shared personal experiences with the hashtag #Blackintheivory, raising consciousness among colleagues. And college leaders are talking more about diversity, equity, and inclusion. What do Black academics […]
CAP is taking its professional development online! Join for four webinars featuring research and classroom practices for supporting English language learners in both ESL and English courses Use the form to register for the webinars. Prior to the webinar, CAP Central will provide the meeting information.
When colleges made the abrupt shift to online learning last spring, the loss of personal connection struck both students and teachers alike. How can colleges continuing in the virtual space this fall create a more intimate and engaging experience? That’s one of the pressing questions our panel of teaching and online-learning experts will address in […]
Strong, positive student-teacher relationships play a significant role in boosting academic achievement and helping learners succeed both in and out of the classroom. Students who have supportive relationships with their teachers attain higher levels of achievement than their peers. Despite the limitations of a virtual classroom, teachers can continue cultivating strong, positive relationships with students. […]
The Covid-19 crisis has given new significance to the dynamics of the online classroom. As the fall semester begins in full virtual or hybrid mode, what lessons from last spring are colleges and professors applying, and how are they incorporating students’ feedback to best support their learning? Faculty development was a big focus over the […]
