GBH

Rather than AI, this professor chooses a chalkboard and old-fashioned books

An English professor at Boston College makes the case for discussion-based teaching and learning — without machines.
The Chronicle of Higher Education

To Spark Discussion in a Zoom Class, Try a ‘Silent Meeting’

Early this year, after the pandemic had moved my classroom online, a student asked if we could try “silent meetings” in a course I was teaching. At first I assumed that, like many of us, he was just ...
The Daily Tar HeelOpinion

Column: There’s value in humanities classes with lighter loads

"STEM classes feel like a constant dead sprint with no time to recover, apply material or engage with class content in any ...
Forbes

To Improve Democracy—And Reading Comprehension—We Need More Classroom Discussions

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Wexler is an education writer focusing on literacy. This article is more than 4 years old. The focus on reading and math ...
International Rescue Committee

Fostering Community through English Language Learning: IRC in NY’s Youth ESOL Classes

The IRC in NY’s Youth Programs team has seen tremendous growth over the past year and is excited to introduce the Youth ESOL program as one of its newest programs! The Youth ESOL program offers free ...
International Rescue Committee

Fall English Classes at the IRC in NJ

This fall, the IRC in NJ launched a series of ESL classes for adult clients. There is an average of 10 classes per session with all levels and different class schedules. Classes are two days a week, 1 ...