Glossary – CETL

High-Impact Practices (HIPs)

Posted on August 6, 2024 (August 6, 2024) by Mike Verdusco

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) in education are teaching and learning approaches that evidence has shown to significantly benefit student engagement, learning, and retention. These practices are characterized by their ability to foster deep learning through active involvement, collaboration, and real-world application. HIPs are often transformative, providing students with enriching experiences that go beyond traditional classroom instruction. […]

Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

Posted on August 6, 2024 (August 6, 2024) by Mike Verdusco

CUREs are educational programs integrated into the curriculum that engage undergraduate students in authentic research activities as part of their coursework. In contrast to traditional undergraduate research, which typically involves individual students working with faculty mentors outside of regular class time, CUREs incorporate research projects into standard course structures, making research accessible to a broader […]

Service Learning

Posted on March 1, 2022 (March 18, 2022) by Timia Hairston

A method of teaching that engages students in direct service as an essential part of the course to help meets its learning objectives. Picture courtesy of Pexels. […]

Memory consolidation and learning

Posted on February 22, 2022 (February 22, 2022) by Erin Bell

The manner in which information enters into a human’s long-term memory and becomes crystallized. Photo courtesy of David Cassolato from Pexels. […]

Differentiated Instruction

Posted on February 18, 2022 (February 18, 2022) by Erin Bell

Instructors use strategies with the needs of all (diverse) learners in mind. Assignments and assessments are inclusive and tailored to consider all learners’ needs. Photo courtesy of Ivan Bertolazzi from Pexels. […]

Chunking Information

Posted on February 18, 2022 (February 18, 2022) by Erin Bell

A strategy that allows learners to use their short-term memory more effectively by breaking up larger portions of information into more manageable “chunks.” Some chunking strategies rely on the use of mnemonics to help students memorize longer strands of information, i.e. the use of HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, […]

Experiential Learning

Posted on February 18, 2022 (August 6, 2024) by Timia Hairston

An educational approach where students gain knowledge, skills, and values from direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting. It emphasizes active engagement and reflection, allowing learners to apply what they have learned in practical, real-world contexts. This method fosters deeper understanding and retention of knowledge by involving students in hands-on activities and encouraging them to […]

Constructivism

Posted on February 18, 2022 (February 18, 2022) by Timia Hairston

An educational theory developed by Jean Piaget based upon the belief that learner’s construct knowledge through experiences and socialization. Photo courtesy of Pexels. […]

Project-Based Learning

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Timia Hairston

Project-based learning allows students to actively engage in real-world projects. Such an approach allows students to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex problem or challenges with sustained attention. This is a learner-centered approach which fosters critical thinking skills. Photo courtesy of Pexels. […]

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Scaffolding

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Timia Hairston

This refers to assignments and learning units within a course that are structured to build upon each other, leading to student comprehension and learning outcomes and objectives. A complex assignment may be broken up into smaller tasks that serve as opportunities for formative assessment. Photos courtesy of Pexels. […]