E ducation reformers hoping to improve student outcomes have long urged professors to abandon the “transmission” model of teaching — in which an expert imparts knowledge and students absorb it — and ...

Undergraduate STEM education is important for preparing future citizens and future members of the STEM workforce. People who learn about STEM can help to address our planet's challenges and improve ...

When college and university faculty participate in high-quality comprehensive courses in effective teaching practices, they report substantial increases in their confidence in using these proven ...

Come join a discussion about effective teaching strategies with a panel of four faculty who attended the National Effective Teaching Institute Workshop. They will share insights and lessons learned ...

AMES, Iowa – New teachers deal with a multitude of challenges during their first year in the classroom, which is why many school districts develop mentoring programs to ease that transition. But a new ...

Adapting STEM teaching methods is essential for improving student engagement, learning outcomes, and equity. Research shows that active learning strategies help close achievement gaps, especially for ...

Feeling like you belong—in a classroom, in a major, at an institution—is one of the most important factors in whether you persist and succeed in college. When students sense that their backgrounds, ...

The "Integrating transversal competencies in effective teaching and learning" project aims to support countries' ongoing curriculum reforms to integrate transversal competencies in effective classroom ...

The best teacher professional development is an empowering experience that equips educators with the skills and insights they need to grow and thrive in their careers. While traditional lecture-based ...

For more than 10 years, Cambodia has worked to improve student learning by strengthening teacher education and building a strong teacher workforce. Development partners have worked closely with the ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...