From setting expectations before the course begins to structuring discussion and preparation, these strategies help educators turn hesitant students into confident, collaborative seminar course partic ...

In 17 best debate topics for English language students, we thought we’d help the college teachers and students out a bit. ESL can be a real drag at times. But some of the best parts about it might be ...

Instructors widely accept the benefits of assigning group work. Teamwork gives students a chance to hear multiple perspectives, and it can mirror real-world jobs, which employers like. But recent ...

The Gary L. McDowell Institute Student Fellows Program seeks to inspire intellectual discussion between students through reading. This years cohort topic? Religion.

Is critique all we have left?” Eric Fordham posed this intriguing  question in the essay he presented at the Philosophy Discussion Group meeting on March 3, 2026. It’s a topic rarely pondered outside ...

Are you interested in starting a study group but not sure where to start? Or do you have a study group and want to enhance its effectiveness? Look here for advice on starting and maintaining a ...

A group of Pittsburgh-area high school students challenged each other Friday to think about the future of artificial intelligence. Students from 25 area high schools — from Belle Vernon Area to ...

Recently, a student who uses a wheelchair was unable to access her usual classroom because of a newly built, inaccessible building at my institution. After coordinating with other staff, I managed to ...