https://jethe.org/index.php/jethe/issue/feedJournal of Effective Teaching in Higher Education2024-01-11T10:33:50-08:00Anthony Atkinsjethe@uncw.eduOpen Journal Systems<p>The <em>Journal of Effective Teaching in Higher Education</em> is an open access electronic peer-reviewed journal that advances the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) focused on institutions of higher education. Theoretical explorations, evidence-based studies, and praxis submissions are welcome.</p>https://jethe.org/index.php/jethe/article/view/408Letter from the Editors2023-12-13T09:51:06-08:00James DeVitadevitaj@uncw.eduAnthony Atkinsatkinsa@uncw.edu2023-12-19T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2023 James DeVitahttps://jethe.org/index.php/jethe/article/view/379Students’ Use and Perceptions of a Due Date Extension Policy2023-08-10T08:26:50-07:00Stefanie Boswellssboswel@uiwtx.edu<p>Students may sometimes benefit from due date extensions due to significant extenuating circumstances. These circumstances, though, may not be supported by documentation as required by university policies. Given this, I implemented a flexible due date policy called the Pause Button (PB) in a 16-week behavioral sciences research methods course. Students could use the PB to extend two due dates up to seven days each if they did not qualify for other university-approved extensions. Twenty-three students completed a survey about their use of the PB and perceptions of its helpfulness and benefits. Overall, students perceived the PB as very helpful, improving their ability to learn and complete greater quality coursework. Moreover, they perceived that it allowed them to better manage their academic workload, personal responsibilities, and stress. One of the PB’s perceived benefits, though, was dependent upon the assessment to which it was applied. This paper also suggests concerns for instructors who are considering implementation of a PB policy. It also contains recommendations for its use.<br><br></p>2023-12-19T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2023 Stefanie Boswellhttps://jethe.org/index.php/jethe/article/view/350Using Design Thinking to Solve Real-World Problems2023-08-11T07:06:03-07:00Jill Waitywaityj@uncw.eduAlicia Sellonsellonm@uncw.eduBailey Williamsbhw7610@uncw.edu<p>This paper presents an innovative pedagogical model that incorporates components of team-based learning, problem-based learning, and design thinking in the context of a community-engaged applied learning experience. Students participating in this project build 21<sup>st</sup> century skills needed to be successful in their future educational and career pursuits. Undergraduate sociology and master's level social work students partnered with community organizations to solve a real-world problem for that organization. They were coached through the process by their instructors. Before participating in the project, students reflected on what they hoped to get out of the experience. After completion, they reflected on the process and what they learned. Analyzing student reflection papers, we found three themes: excitement and fears, challenges and opportunities, and personal and professional growth. We conclude by describing how instructors can incorporate aspects of this model into their own classroom, and the importance of teamwork skills, design thinking skills, and meaningful community engagement.</p>2023-12-19T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2023 Jill Waity, Alicia Sellon, Bailey Williamshttps://jethe.org/index.php/jethe/article/view/382Indigenous cultures and communities in higher education teaching and learning2023-08-22T07:01:20-07:00Elizabeth Joneselizabeth.jones@uncp.eduScott Hicksscott.hicks@uncp.eduJoshua Busmanjoshua.busman@uncp.eduKelly Barber-Lesterkelly.Barber-Lester@uncp.edu Jennifer Jones-Locklearjennifer.Jones-Locklear@uncp.eduCamille GoinsCamille.Goins@uncp.edu<p> Our initial impetus for this project stems from the development of UNCP’s Indigenous Cultures & Communities (ICC) graduation requirement and the efforts of individual faculty representing disciplines in the arts, education, humanities, library, and nursing to redesign class activities and courses and share models and templates for readers’ use and adaptation in incorporating Indigenous-centered pedagogies in their own courses. We have curated our practical and philosophical methods for engaging Indigenous knowledge and using Indigenous-centered pedagogies in college courses and curricula through the lens of faculty efforts to redesign their courses in support of a newly instituted graduation requirement focused on Indigenous cultures and communities.<br /><br /></p>2023-12-19T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2023 Elizabeth Jones, Scott Hicks, Joshua Kalin Busman, Kelly J. Barber-Lester, Jennifer Jones-Locklear, Camille Locklear Goinshttps://jethe.org/index.php/jethe/article/view/356Teaching Spirituality in Higher Education Graduate Programs2023-02-05T15:34:25-08:00Ricardo Montelongorxm059@shsu.eduCherjanet Lenzycherjanet.lenzy@gmail.com<p>How has a profession centered on care become one struggling to sustain a core foundational principle – spiritual development of learners? This question provides critical reflection on teaching within higher education graduate programs. The authors use duoethnography to dialogue on what it means to develop a “pedagogy of spirituality” within their respective higher education graduate programs. Metaphysical and monastic philosophies provide the guiding and differing forces shaping our dialogue and pedagogical thoughts.</p>2023-12-19T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2023 Ricardo Montelongo, Cherjanethttps://jethe.org/index.php/jethe/article/view/378Incorporating Positive Psychology into the Post-Secondary Classroom2023-08-10T08:23:24-07:00Beverley Myattbevmyatt@hotmail.comLynne N Kennettelynne.kennette@durhamcollege.ca<p>The principles of positive psychology have been studied for many years, but it seems to be only recently that the benefits of these techniques are being accepted by the wider community of mainstream pedagogues. In this article, we describe the principles of positive psychology and then highlight its benefits for both students and instructors. Finally, we discuss strategies and tips for implementation in the higher education classroom, both in-person and online.</p>2023-12-19T00:00:00-08:00Copyright (c) 2023 Beverley Myatt, Lynne N Kennette