In their course syllabi, many psychology professors grade students on one other thing besides their performance on quizzes, examinations, papers, and similar assessment instruments—that thing is class ...

Please note that 30% of your grade will be based on class participation. The class is a walkthrough of many issues related to Internet regulation, structured as class discussions of readings by many ...

Despite being such a large school, Virginia Tech was able to reach a 13:1 student-to-professor ratio. With those numbers, students should take advantage of great mentoring from professors and ...

Many students think more flexibility on classroom deadlines, attendance and participation would boost their academic success, a recent Student Voice survey found. About a quarter of students also see ...

During the idyllic summer before my trek through Columbia started, my expectations for the year were concrete: late nights walking in Manhattan, rides on the intricate subway system, and picnics at ...

The term “student engagement” is used so frequently in K-12 education that it’s beginning to feel somewhat cliché to some. But educators can’t simply retire it. That’s because there is no learning ...

I am a self-proclaimed yapper. Give me any topic, and I could probably ramble on about it for hours — at least in front of my friends and family. As for the professor and teaching assistant (TA) who ...

The classroom is where habits are created, mentalities are formed, and lessons are taught. Classrooms are spaces to encourage students to learn as much as they can—but also to recognize what they do ...

The classroom experience at Harvard Business School (HBS) is different from what many students are accustomed to at their home school. All HBS courses primarily use the case method of instruction. The ...

No zeroes. No late penalties for late work. Unlimited retakes on tests and quizzes. No credit for turning in homework or participation in class. While educational pundits have debated the practice’s ...

Physical activity has known benefits for people and their overall health, including brain health, disease prevention and increased life expectancy for many. Exercise breaks also can help student ...