Faculty Do Matter: The Role of College Faculty in Student Learning and Engagement

This study uses two national data sets to explore the relationship between faculty practices and student engagement. Our findings suggest that students report higher levels of engagement and learning at institutions where faculty members use active and collaborative learning techniques, engage stude...

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Published in:Research in higher education 2005-03, Vol.46 (2), p.153-184
Main Authors: Umbach, Paul D., Wawrzynski, Matthew R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic education
Academic learning
Active Learning
Classroom Techniques
Collaborative learning
College Faculty
College Students
Colleges
Cooperative Learning
Learner engagement
Learning
School campuses
Student interaction
Student Participation
Teacher Influence
Teacher Role
Teacher Student Relationship
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
Undergraduate students
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Summary:This study uses two national data sets to explore the relationship between faculty practices and student engagement. Our findings suggest that students report higher levels of engagement and learning at institutions where faculty members use active and collaborative learning techniques, engage students in experiences, emphasize higher-order cognitive activities in the classroom, interact with students, challenge students academically, and value enriching educational experiences.
ISSN:0361-0365
1573-188X
DOI:10.1007/s11162-004-1598-1