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How Instructors Are Adapting to a Rise in Student Disengagement (Encore Episode)

May 28, 2024
Professors are adapting teaching methods post-pandemic for student disengagement. Topics include online learning, engaging quizzes, and modifying lectures for in-person classes. Understanding reasons for disengagement, shift towards online resources, and challenges in engaging students are discussed.
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  • Post-pandemic, professors must adapt teaching methods to combat student disengagement.
  • Students now prioritize online resources and convenience over physical attendance in classes.

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Student Disengagement Crisis in College Classes

The episode explores the rising issue of student disengagement in college classes after the return to in-person learning post-pandemic. Observations at Texas State University reveal a significant lack of attendance in large lecture classes, with only a fraction of enrolled students present. Professors, like Amy Meakes, note the challenges of transitioning back to pre-COVID teaching methods and the impact on student engagement.

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