Higher Ed: Broad Strokes of Learning
Have you ever heard of a “value study” in art? It’s a way to make a quick sketch of whatever you see and then fill it in with shades of gray. It leaves out detail in favor of broader strokes that...
View ArticleHigher Ed: Liberal Arts, Democracy, and the Media
What happens when you mix together liberal arts and democracy and then throw in a little media coverage? You get a fascinating discussion about the intersection of those three storied institutions. In...
View ArticleHigher Ed: “Formal” Education
Have you ever heard anyone talk about “getting through” a class or “knocking out” course requirements? What exactly is the point of a “formal” education – just to get a degree, or set a course for life...
View ArticleHigher Ed: Expertise in an Age of Rapid Change
Technology allows us to access so much information so easily. There are not many subjects we cannot learn at least a little something about. But does that knowledge make us all experts? What does it...
View ArticleHigher Ed: Pedagogy and Puzzles
Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger is obviously a pretty busy guy. But he does make time to teach a class each year. This fall, he’s teaching a class that’s centered on puzzles. Puzzlers....
View ArticleHigher Ed: The Teacher-Student Relationship
A college student requested a “Higher Ed” discussion about meaningful student-teacher relationships – both how to form them, and how those relationships could impact grades and behavior. In this...
View ArticleHigher Ed: Competing Demands In Education Lead To Stress
The end of the school year is a busy time for students, faculty, staff, and families. Finals exams are looming; seniors may be on the hunt for a job; and many students have to say goodbye to friends...
View ArticleHigher Ed: Pomp And Commencement Speeches
Some are boring and not very memorable. Some are inspiring and stay with the graduates for years to comes. I am referring to commencement addresses. And during this 2018 commencement season,...
View ArticleHigher Ed: How Assumptions Impact Learning
Remember that old adage about what happens when we assume something? (Hint: break the word down into smaller parts and you’ll get it!). Seriously, making assumptions can impact how we approach and...
View ArticleHigher Ed: Academia And Industry In Harmony?
Business and industry sometimes say they find students are not prepared for work – or the working world in general – when they graduate from college. Liberal arts institutions say they are preparing...
View ArticleBest of “Higher Ed:” When It’s Right To Transfer Schools
This episode was originally published on Sept. 17, 2017. Sometimes, a relationship doesn’t feel like a good match. You can’t put your finger on it, but it just feels like it’s time to move on. That...
View ArticleBest of “Higher Ed:” What Constitutes A “Good” Education
This episode was originally published on Oct. 22, 2017. In a previous episode of KUT’s podcast Higher Ed, KUT’s Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger answered a...
View ArticleBest of “Higher Ed:” Who Knows Best When Choosing Classes?
This episode was originally posted on Nov. 12, 2017. Our path through formal education is pretty prescribed through the early years. But in middle school, high school, college and beyond, students...
View ArticleBest of “Higher Ed:” Education’s Four-Letter Word
This episode was originally posted on Nov. 19, 2017. T-E-S-T. That word almost always strikes fear in the hearts of students. They’re worried about doing well, getting a high grade and comparing their...
View ArticleBest Of “Higher Ed:” Puzzler Solutions And Real World Applications
This episode was originally posted on Dec. 3, 2017. Puzzlers can be fun and challenging and can also help us think about some of life’s bigger questions. In this episode of KUT’s podcast Higher Ed,...
View ArticleBest Of “Higher Ed:” Competition In Education
This episode was originally posted on Dec. 10, 2017. “Whaddya get?” That’s the question students often ask each other after graded exams or papers are handed back. Competition among students persists...
View ArticleBest Of “Higher Ed:” The Great Homework Debate
This episode was originally posted on Dec. 17, 2017. There has been an ongoing debate in education about a staple of the school landscape: homework. Do students get too much? Too little? What role does...
View ArticleBest Of “Higher Ed:” What ‘Like’ Means In Education
This episode was originally posted on Jan. 21, 2018. We know what it means to “like” something. But does that word carry extra meaning in education and learning? What does it mean when students say...
View ArticleBest Of “Higher Ed:” Civility, Outrage And Discourse
This episode was originally posted on Jan. 28, 2018 Those in higher education have a lot on their minds these days: the new tax law, immigration, affordability, the cost of education and how these...
View ArticleBest Of “Higher Ed:” Who’s Really In Control Of Learning
This episode was originally posted on Feb 4, 2018. A lot of people have input when it comes to formal education: teachers, students, administrators, staff and parents for starters. In this episode of...
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