Commentary | February 17, 2011

Teaching and learning: readers share experiences and advice for the University

Readers: share your experiences and pedagogical advice for the University.

From The March-April 2011 Issue

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is bringing a renewed focus to teaching and learning. Read about those efforts in the March-April issue, then use the comments space below to share your own examples of innovative teaching, effective learning, or suggestions for improvements that the University should pursue. (This discussion is moderated, so your comment may not appear immediately.)

Published in the March-April 2011 print issue under the headline “Teaching and Learning: Stories and Suggestions,” in the section.

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