Discussions about engagement and learning in higher education often start with the "engagement indicators" laid out by Chickering & Gamson in their Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education.

Chickering and Gamson argue that good practice:

1. Encourages contact between students and faculty.
2. Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students.
3. Encourages active learning.
4. Gives prompt feedback.
5. Emphasizes time on task.
6. Communicates high expectations.
7. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.

The strategies and resources collected here are aimed at supporting these good practices and increasing student engagement.

• Getting to know your students
• Motivating students
• Collaborative learning
• Engaging students in a lecture
• Engaging students through writing
• Problem and case-based learning
• Structuring discussion
• Community-based service learning
• Community-based research

Additional Readings

Kuh, G., Kinzie, J., Schuh, J., & Whitt, E. (2005). Student success in college: Creating conditions that matter. San Francisco: John Wiley& Sons.

Light, R. (2001). Making the most of college. Cambridge: Harvard UP.