Volume XLVII, No. 17 | November 20, 2025 Using a Discussion-Based Approach to Teaching Text Analysis and Response We all know that getting students to read even short articles or chapters can be a struggle. How much more so when the chosen text is a full-length book—and one written not for undergraduates [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 16| November 13, 2025 Fostering Teamwork and Community Engagement Through Experiential Learning in the Writing Center Introduction At Laredo College’s Writing Center, we serve as a hub for academic support, fostering student success through individualized tutoring, workshops, and peer mentorship. Our mission is to empower students by enhancing their [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 15 | October 30, 2025 Getting Student Buy-In for Pleasure Reading in the College Composition Class Silent reading for pleasure seems to be a lost art; however, for years now, I have tried to encourage my English composition students to read for pleasure during my in-person classes. Before implementing [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 14| October 16, 2025 A Simple Method: YouTube as a Force for Shifting Classroom Dynamics Returning to the classroom full-time post-COVID, I’ve noticed a shift. Gone seem to be the days when students viewed the classroom as a social environment and a place to talk to one another before [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 13| October 2, 2025 Using AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning Introduction The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has been trickling into classrooms and making it easier for students to surrender their voice to the voice of AI in their pursuit of a passing grade. There [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 12 | September 18, 2025 It Isn’t Common Sense: Sharing Tips from Learning Science to Support Student Success Introduction Faculty routinely use what is known about how people learn to design and deliver courses effectively. However, there is a ceiling on how effective teaching can be when students lack [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 11 | September 4, 2025 Colin Kaepernick and Debate Wednesday: Engage Students and Spark Critical Thinking The Debate Wednesday lesson I share in this paper is intended to apply the abstract concepts of the rhetorical triangle to a tangible learning experience (Lutzke & Henggeler, 2009). The rhetorical triangle explains [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 10 | August 21, 2025 The Power of Communication Connection In the realm of higher education, particularly within community colleges, effective communication is critical to fostering connection and building a culture of support among faculty, staff, and students. For faculty members, communication goes beyond lecturing or advising—it involves creating [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 9 | May 15, 2025 Nontraditional Classroom Settings: Cultivating Deeper Student Engagement In today's educational landscape, fostering meaningful student engagement is essential for effective learning. This article explores the concept of student engagement within nontraditional classroom settings, presenting innovative approaches designed to captivate learners and promote active participation. Engagement [...]
Volume XLVII, No. 8 | May 1, 2025 Improving Student Success Through Self-Assessment Student learning in the sciences has always been a challenge to improve. High schools, specifically in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, do their best to provide students with the best education possible within their means. School districts do what they can [...]
