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    Introduction to Academic Discourse for Faculty by Marisa A. Klages-Bombich

    One of the most common struggles for  ENA 101 students is their lack of familiarity with college level writing expectations. Specifically, students often demonstrate a novice understanding of the use and range of Academic Discourse. According to our ENA 101, Introducing Academic Discourse is one of the eight elements that teachers should be addressing within…

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    Affective Issues: Time Management (Drop the Ball Activity) by Suzanne Uzzilia

    Note to Instructor: This assignment gives students an opportunity to practice time management by learning how to prioritize daily tasks.  Assignment:  This course asks you to complete many tasks over a short period of time. I recognize that many of you have other responsibilities outside of school that may make it difficult for you to…

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    Affective Issues: Responding with Wonderment & Awe (Taxi Cab Activity) by Suzanne Uzzilia

    Note to Instructor: This assignment introduces one of Costa and Kallick’s “habits of mind”: “responding with wonderment and awe.”  Assignment:  Brainstorm: When was the last time you were struck or overcome by wonder or awe? (If you’re not sure what a word means, take a moment to look it up.) Take 3-5 minutes to write…

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    Introduction to Affective Issues for Students by Lauren Navarro

    “Connecting for Success” video, narrated by Lauren Navarro Click below to download the “Connecting for Success” PowerPoint.

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    Affective Issues–Introduction for Faculty by Lauren Navarro

    Affective Issues Overview “How students feel about themselves as learners and how schools help students develop self-confidence are important components in achievement.” (North Central Regional Educational Laboratory 2015, qtd. in “Listening, Observing, and Intervening to Identify and Address Affective Issues in the Pre-Collegiate Classroom” by Kaminsky et al., slide 4) Introduction  Teaching an ENA101 course…

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