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No Attendance Policy? No Problem!

By Chris Vinsonhaler on February 18, 2020 5

CUNY’s new rule eliminating credit for class attendance turns the focus to participation. But how to credit participation effectively? One approach is to start each class with a written reflection on the readings required for that day.

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Safe Space for Discussion: Breaking the Cycle of Silence

By Chris Vinsonhaler on November 21, 2019 4

Building a safe space for classroom discussion can bring big payoffs. How can we ensure that every student is enfranchised in a learning community based in active engagement, confidence, and an authentic sense of belonging?

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Teaching Observations: A Spiral of Aspirations

By Chris Vinsonhaler on April 11, 2019 0

How can we reshape the observation process to reflect our own aspirations? One strategy based in reciprocity is to empower Observees to generate their own assessments.

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No Attendance Policy? No Problem!

Safe Space for Discussion: Breaking the Cycle of Silence

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