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disciplinary literacy

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“Fold in the cheese” teaching: Why students need more than vague advice

January 5, 2026 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, Teaching, Tips

“What does that mean, fold in the cheese?” If you’ve ever seen Schitt’s Creek, you know the scene: David and his mother Moira are trying

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Disciplinary literacy

January 30, 2024 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, Teaching, Tips

While disciplinary literacy is essential to student success, often postsecondary educators expect students to be able to read critically using “advanced reading strategies and interpretive

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