Notes on activity 1

Activity 1 looks at one formulation of characteristics of effective teaching first based on some work by Chickering and Gamson (1987) and called the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education".

  1. Good Practice Encourages Contacts Between Students and Faculty
  2. Good Practice Develops Reciprocity and Cooperation Among Students
  3. Good Practice Uses Active Learning Techniques
  4. Good Practice Gives Prompt Feedback
  5. Good Practice Emphasizes Time on Task
  6. Good Practice Communicates High Expectations
  7. Good Practice Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning