There is something to be said for good, interesting, well-written prose. Most of us probably wish that we saw more of that on a daily basis. Good writing is a skill that takes time and practice to master and people have long lamented that this technology or that technology is going to ruin students and their writing capabilities. Remember when texting . . .
Book Clubs & Workshops – Spring 2023
Book Clubs | Workshops | The Great Upheaval Book Groups | STLR Sessions | TL Conference | Collegium | On Demand Sessions | Additional Opportunities
BOOK CLUBS – Click Here to Register!
The fine print: Books are provided for first 10 UCO registrants, faculty are provided only one book per semester (unless we have extras), and registrants are requested to attend all sessions for their enrolled group. To be eligible for 21CPI Recognitions, learning artifacts must be submitted to the facilitator and must show evidence of meeting . . .
A Transformative Look at Thinking — and at Teaching Students How to Think
Science writer Annie Murphy Paul’s new book, The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain (2021), argues for expanding our view of how thinking . . .
My Transformative Experience While Teaching
[Written by Therese Williams, PhD]
As a mature white woman newly teaching at the university level, I have been afforded opportunities that were not frequently offered while I spent many years working in industry and government. I have participated in numerous book groups sponsored by the 21st Century Pedagogy Institute (21CPI) at UCO . . .
Addressing Racial and Social Injustice
The Center for Excellence in Transformative Teaching and Learning (CETTL) includes the 21st Century Pedagogy Institute (21CPI), Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR), and Educators’ Leadership Academy (ELA). Collectively, we serve faculty and students at UCO and beyond.
In times that underscore the ongoing need to not just denounce racism . . .
A Call for Higher Education to Critically Reflect on the Coronavirus Disorientation
Economist Milton Friedman’s statement in an introduction to a reprint of his book, Capitalism and Freedom (originally published in 1962), has been often quoted:
“Only a crisis — actual or perceived — produces real change. When that crisis occurs, the actions that are taken depend on the ideas that are lying around.”
The quote can clearly . . .
Transformative Development Necessary to Counter Technology’s Side Effects
4-year-old child (in a demanding voice) to ubiquitous electronic assistant: “Alexa, play music I like.”
Alexa: “Can you be more specific?”
4-y-o child (angry voice): “You’re stupid, Alexa. Don’t you know anything?”
Alexa: “I will try some music you may like.” (Tune from “Sesame Street” begins playing.)
4-y-o child (angry voice, . . .
This I Have Learned: Diversity of Reflections
Written by Linda Harris, Ed.D.; Associate Professor; Department of Educational Sciences, Foundations, & Research; UCO —
When it comes to assessing student transformation, providing students with one or more writing prompts that that enable them to effectively reflect on their learning and growth in a critical way is the gold standard—and . . .
STLR-izing the World One Country at a Time
Central’s Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) continues to make waves in the higher education community. Institutions across both state and national borders are adopting and adapting STLR on their own campuses.
UCO’s STLR acts as a second transcript for students, recording their growth and tangible experiences across five of . . .
Mythos and Logos in Transformative Faculty’s Toolkits
Transformative Learning (TL) is an instructional approach well suited to helping prepare graduates for the new world of work, which Reich (2019) and others say is increasingly characterized by contingent contracts and a gig economy. TL helps students discover themselves via reflection, an important step toward being able to narrate themselves successfully . . .