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Building self-directed learners: From theory to practice

July 30, 2025 Linh Nguyen Resources, Teaching, Tips

My social identities include a variety of educational “firsts”—first-generation immigrant from Vietnam, first-generation college graduate, and the first in my family to pursue a Ph.D.

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Supporting underprepared students

March 14, 2024 Lindsay Vreeland Best Practices, Teaching, Tips

Two trends stand out about today’s college students: they’re more diverse than ever and many aren’t fully prepared for college. A range of factors, like the

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