Teaching

Mathematicians descended on Boston last week for the first in-person Joint Math Meetings since the start of the pandemic. But ongoing tensions over how the community fosters—or fails to foster—diversity and inclusion loomed large.

The pandemic laid bare course policies and practices that disadvantage some students. Now, some say that professors should cool it with awarding participation points.

Infusing practicable skills into academic classes can give students a greater sense of self-efficacy in managing challenging thoughts and feelings, writes Rachel Goldsmith Turow.

By Rachel Goldsmith Turow

With students highly stressed even when they are studying less, educators need to understand how much homework is helpful, David Wippman and Glenn C. Altschuler write.

By David Wippman and Glenn C. Altschuler

Beyond capstones for majors, special courses that encourage interaction across disciplines can be especially useful for students launching into careers or grad school, writes David Droppa.

By David Droppa