We’re back! A new semester and the students who make it worth it

Here we are. A new semester at Rutgers, new students and classes, and a host of Camden issues to talk about. Over the upcoming weeks, we’ll be talking about the school board elections, the impact of cars on Camden’s downtown, and I’ll be sharing some of what I’ve been reading (and some of where I’ve … Continue reading We’re back! A new semester and the students who make it worth it

Pedagogy: Student Work and Thought Leaders

As classes start here at Rutgers-Camden, I’ve been putting together my classes. That process naturally requires thinking about what I find important in the classroom. Two themes have emerged that have led to the creation of this blog: The first theme is that I’ve always believed in prioritizing excitement over teaching from canon – in … Continue reading Pedagogy: Student Work and Thought Leaders