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Metacognition

Submitted by Moira Messick on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 1:12pm

Diane, Wil and I collaborated to come up with the following template to integrate into a metacognitive lesson:

I. "What are the first three words that come to mind when I say ____________________________."

The Worst-Case Scenario Handbook: Mentor's Edition

Submitted by alesnick on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 9:53am

Sandra Gandarez and Julia Vance

The following chapter consists of excerpts from students working as mentors discussing issues they faced in their unique placements. A variety of solutions are considered through the lens of readings addressing the issues in a broader sense.

The Gap Between the Real World and the Academic World

Submitted by alesnick on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 9:51am

David Garcia-Pedrosa

A strong essay on the matter of gaining real world experience through academia.

Approach and Attitude: Ideas Behind Being an Impactful Mentor

Submitted by alesnick on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 9:49am

Alison Crawford

This essay talks about ideas for improvement as a mentor using as example the Empowering Learners Partnerships.

Finding Value in Uncertainty: What Happens When the Tutor Doesn't Know

Submitted by alesnick on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 9:48am

Lauren Dickey

The author discusses about her experience in one of the Teaching and Learning Partnerships at Bryn Mawr. A great example to show that a mentor can learn and teach even when he doesn't know the correct answer.

Corrupting Rationality: Exposing Emotions in Our Language

Submitted by alesnick on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 9:46am

Margo Schall

This essay, which is written with emotion, talks about employing emotion in education - a step which needs to be done in order to improve teaching and learning.

TLI Through a Theoretical Lense

Submitted by alesnick on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 9:44am

Laura Hummer

"This paper addresses the Teaching and Learning Initiative (TLI) and attempts to frame some of the underlying pedagogical themes imbedded in its work through theory."