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The 7 Principles of Good Teaching were developed by Chickering and Gamson in 1987 as a result of over 50 years of research. They are based on a learner-centered approach which suggests that students learn best when they talk about their learning and apply it, that students need opportunities to perform and need frequent feedback, and that they learn in a variety of ways. This has inspired universities across the country to rethink their teaching/learning strategies. Today these principles are used as a benchmark for instructional improvement. The research indicates that effective instruction: Principle1 Encourages Student-Faculty Interaction Principle2 Encourages Student-Student Interaction Principle3 Encourages Active Learning Principle4 Gives Prompt Feedback Principle5 Emphasizes Time on Task Principle6 Communicates High Expectations Principle7 Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning The teaching principles summarized above and the best practices associated with each are also available for download. (PDF)
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