Empathy as a Learning Goal We often say that students come to college to decide who they want to be. As university faculty, we’re not only preparing our students for success in their downstream courses; we’re also helping to prepare them for work and for life. In all of these domains, empathy is essential: Health […]

Goals for the First Day of Class When we’re planning for a new semester, it’s always important to think about the conditions in which our students will be learning. We’re all facing stressful circumstances again, which will shape how we and our students feel and behave during the first week of class. In the midst […]

A Learning Guide for Students As we begin another academic year in uncertain circumstances, some aspects of our teaching remain familiar: We’re preparing our courses, writing our syllabi, meeting our new students, and helping them to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally during our time together this semester. The Center for the Advancement of Teaching is […]