teaching

Teaching is political – there’s no way to avoid it

A discussion of teaching as a political act – because neutrality is impossible.
Why Feedback Rarely Does What It’s Meant To

This is arguably one of the best articles I read in 2019, perhaps the best…
Discussion ideas for Ex Machina

Have you seen Ex Machina? No? GET OUT THERE and find a theater showing this excellent…
Three thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Billions of words will be marshaled in support or condemnation of Star Wars Episode VIII. So…
Worth your time to read

A few good reads to kick off your week. One should never approach Monday without a…
Trust the process

“The Process.” We should print it in big, bold letters because that’s how this idea rolls: The…
Self-doubt is the foundation of good teaching, right?

I don’t know whether my colleagues in the profession experience this, but teaching—at least for me—takes…
Back in the saddle

Y’all. I am in the classroom again. THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER. Teaching. It’s my…
Link: Helicopter parenting is increasingly correlated with college-age depression and anxiety.

The data emerging about the mental health of our kids only confirms the harm done by…
Article: Teaching Human Evolution at UKy: Some students I’ll never reach

This is a fascinating read for many reasons, and I commend it to you on this…