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'The Dangers of Fluent Lectures'
A study says smooth-talking professors can lull students into thinking they've learned more than they actually have -- potentially at the expense of active learning.
Opinion
Centering the Humanities
Humanities centers and institutes are key to improving the image of the humanities among the public and policy makers, writes Aaron R. Hanlon.
Killing the Conference Interview
American Historical Association ends annual meeting interviews and American Economic Association ends single hotel room interviews.
From the Mouths of Editors
New study from international publishing ethics group finds that arts, humanities and social science journal editors worry most about plagiarism and inclusion.
Tenure Awarded… at U of Houston Victoria, Louisiana State
University of Houston at Victoria Alexandre Aidov, School of Business Administration Katherine Bacon, School of Education, Health Professions and Human...
Scientific Advancement, ‘1 Funeral at a Time’
New paper says the death of star scientists often benefits their subfields, via an influx in new contributors and ideas.
‘What Is Said or Done at the Center’
Marybeth Gasman required students at her Penn research center to sign blanket nondisclosure agreements. Experts say that's unheard-of in academe and leaves students vulnerable to abuse.