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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching
Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and pract
By SS
Jun 24, 2025
Teaching at a Small Private College? Take our Advice
The authors of this article were three tenured and tenure-track faculty members in a teacher preparation program at a small private college in upstate New York. In December 2023, the college announced its closure following the spring, 2024 semester. After
By SS
Jun 20, 2025
Crafting Thoughtful AI Policy in Higher Education: A Guide for Institutional Leaders
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, educational institutions find themselves at a crossroads. The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative proc
By SS
Jun 18, 2025
Why I Stopped Starting Class with Content—and What Happened Instead
Let me tell you something no one wants to admit: content is boring. There. I said it. It’s not that the ideas themselves aren’t important—it’s that we’ve turned teaching into a conveyor belt of information. Slide decks. Learning objectives. Case sum
By SS
Jun 16, 2025