04 June

Seat-based Versus Competency-based Learning

  • Posted by Dr. Deborah E. Louis
  • Categories Blended Learning, Blog, Pet Peeves
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By Deborah E. Louis, Ph.D. With technology and especially online learning, the idea of competency-based education is a viable option and may be best used in a blended learning environment. Blended learning is an idea that may offer more time …

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15 April

Formulaic Writing: A Cup of Clarity and a Pinch of Pedagogy

  • Posted by Dr. Deborah E. Louis
  • Categories Blog, Formulaic Writing, Pet Peeves
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Dear Dr. D’, What do I say to people who say that the Jane Schaffer® methodology is formulaic. Elizabeth Dear Elizabeth: Wouldn’t the world be wonderful if all students felt comfortable and fluid in writing academic essays? The simple truth is that …

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