Tag archives for Teaching and Learning
My LEAP of Faith
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of posts in which past LEAP Action Grant recipients report on their projects. Application for 2022 awards are due April 4,…
Caughran reflects on Governor’s Teaching Fellows Summer Symposium
Tashia Caughran, senior lecturer of Chemistry on the Oconee Campus, felt honored and surprised to be chosen for the Governor’s Teaching Fellowship (GTF). Caughran participated in the GTF Program during…
HIP Academy: Learning to Teach in the Big Leagues
Efren Velazquez is an assistant professor of psychological science. I have always enjoyed watching the sport of baseball, ever since I was an adolescent. In baseball, there are different levels…
What is Service Learning?
Carly Redding is an associate professor of sociology and human services. Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of posts called HIPs Implementation about the ongoing USG-directed effort to document and promote HIPs…
“Where’s my coffee??”: When work-based learning is and is not “High-Impact”
Lindsay Linsky is an associate professor of middle grades education. She is also a member of the UNG HIPs Implementation Team. Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series…
What is Undergraduate Research?
Esther Morgan-Ellis is an associate professor of music. She is also a member of the UNG HIPs Implementation Team. Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of posts…
UNG and the HIPs Implementation Process
Bryan Dawson, Professor of Psychological Science Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of posts called HIPs Implementation about the ongoing USG-directed effort to document and promote HIPs at UNG. Over the past few…
Why Student Research is More Important Than Ever
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of blog posts about undergraduate research. Jennifer Mook is a professor of biology. Over the last several years, many faculty have…
What is Going Right?
Victoria Hightower is an associate professor of history. The middle of October is a terrible time to reflect on teaching. For many professors, there is a moment at mid-semester when…
Partnering with Students to Improve Teaching and Learning
Faith Green is a fourth-year English major with a concentration in writing and publication. Kellie Keeling is a fourth-year English major with a concentration in writing and publication and a…