Students leave college for all kinds of reasons. In some cases, it’s a personal choice, and in other cases, people simply feel as though they have no choice due to their circumstances. When we start our college journey, rarely do we even consider the possibility of dropping out. We’ve waited long enough for this opportunity and worked hard enough to get here - giving up is not an option! Unfortunately, no matter how motivated and ready one may be, only 58% of enrolled students actually graduate within six years.
~ University of the People (2021) ~
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EdSurge Podcast: How to Make Classes More Active and Why It Matters
Longtime professor Cathy Davidson is on a mission these days to promote the practice of active learning. And she says the stakes are higher than people might realize. It’s not just about test scores and whether people learn. She thinks there’s an ethical issue that sometimes gets lost in discussions about teaching.
