Teaching Triangle by Aris Winger https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6 Where do we struggle the most? en-us 2022-08-16 15:17:55 UTC 2026-01-01 19:36:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Helpful and rigorous - sometimes it can be difficult to really hold firm on standards, when it's "easier" for both instructor and student to just give the answers, or let something slide. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262544225 2022-08-16 18:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262544225 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262544580 What about subjects where assessment involves substantial writing and a language barrier is evident]]> 2022-08-16 18:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262544580 How to help without giving the answer. How to give support that allows students to figure it out for themselves https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262544957 2022-08-16 18:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262544957 How do you be rigorous while not being perceived as an unapproachable hard-ass https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545045 2022-08-16 18:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545045 How do we encourage our students while still being honest with them (for example, about the fact that there's not really a chance for them to pass a class after a certain point if they haven't done well enough on exams, etc). https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545299 2022-08-16 18:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545299 Academics vs. Athletics https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545305 We give grades in a way that reminds one of how athletes try out for sports teams: the best, the quickest, the most accurate are rewarded, not matter who they are.]]> 2022-08-16 18:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545305 Helpful and rigorous. Latter requires perseverance. When the former is expected regularly, learning doesn't take place. gillg8 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545350 2022-08-16 18:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545350 This trade-off doesn't bother me that much tbh https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545377 With a clear sense of what students need to be able to do, I can understand what's inessential and focus on the essential. Hard things will be hard, other things shouldn't be. I struggle with many things about teaching but this just isn't one of them - maybe I need to introspect on that?]]> 2022-08-16 18:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262545377 Students view over time https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262546144 Students often want a class to be as easy as possible when taking it, but they are proud that it was difficult when they are done and look back.]]> 2022-08-16 18:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262546144 Consider extenuating circumstances https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262547997 When extenuating circumstances may negatively affect a portion of the grade (like participation), can we fairly adjust the grading scheme for that student to reflect their comprehension more than participation? Is that unfair to the other students?]]> 2022-08-16 18:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262547997 Not explicit in the triangle, but I do have concerns about students and their work/school balance. More and more of my students are struggling to get school work done (or even just attend class), while needing to work to support themselves/their families. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262548144 2022-08-16 18:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262548144 Trial by fire https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262550033 As faculty, we see "trial by fire" in many contexts: getting into graduate school, getting a job, keeping a job, being promoted in a job, having manuscripts accepted. This competition is mirrored in sports, military basic training, the working world. Sometimes our teaching and grading mimics the real world.]]> 2022-08-16 18:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262550033 fostering authentic connection while still maintaining and modeling appropriate professional boundaries https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262605180 2022-08-16 20:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262605180 quantity vs. quality https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262605483 2022-08-16 20:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262605483 being helpful and yet maintaining fairness of access/accommodation https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262607172 2022-08-16 20:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/b8dgn1hytnafcih6/wish/2262607172