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Learning Model Reflection Series: Exercise Faith

Principle One of the Learning Model states that “learners and teachers at BYU-Idaho exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as a principle of action and power.”  Learning to act in accordance with one’s faith in Christ is fundamental to enjoying deep, life-changing learning.... [More]
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Faculty Voices: Experts and Specialists—Two Versions of the Jigsaw

By Eric d’Evegnee and Paul Johanson   The Specialist Jigsaw — Eric d’Evegnee   The Problem—Ineffective Student Presentations In an effort to have my students critically engage the literature we read in class, I set them up in small grou... [More]
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The Impact of Learning Model Application on Student Course Evaluations

Scott Bergstrom, Institutional Research We are aware that some instructors are concerned that their course evaluations might be adversely affected by incorporating elements of the Learning Model into their teaching.  The new course evaluation instrument, which has a strong Learning ... [More]
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Faculty Voices: Principle Five Part II

The Faculty Development Committee sponsored two panel discussions on the fifth principle of the Learning Model: “Learners and teachers at BYU-Idaho love, serve, and teach one another” on February 12 and 13.  Afterwards, participants were asked to reflect on what they learned.... [More]
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Simplifying I-Learn: What is Grade Center good for?

By Orren Squires It is unfortunate that we have to ask that question because the I-Learn Grade Center really is packed with great features.  But as 53% of you told us in the recent survey, it is very frustrating to use those features. While I only teach about 100 students and ... [More]
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