The Ethical Professor

Thinking well and doing good in academia.

Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D.

Political Connectness in the Classroom

How do we reach and teach those who are politically divided and overconfident?

We Really Can Help All Students Learn and Succeed in College

A new report published just last week shows that research-based interventions can have tangible benefits for students, especially those marginalized.

Teaching in an Almost–Post-COVID Environment

I wonder how my students have experienced their previous semesters as they have transitioned back to the classroom. Some answers to this question come from a recent survey.

What I Learned About Authentic Teaching From Doug and Steve

If you teach in a public high school and still teach the way they did 50 years ago, school will remain as uninspiring as we remember it being in the mid-20th century.

The 10 Revision Commandments: Writing, Hamilton, and Miranda

Miranda’s work on Hamilton is a perfect demonstration of revision.

The 7 Virtues of Great Teachers

Personal Perspective: These 7 virtues make for excellent teachers, with evidence both personal and academic.

Let’s Consider the Role of Repetition in the Classroom—Again

Repetition can make teaching and learning more effective.

Remote, Resourceful, and Resilient in the College Classroom

I thought the pandemic would be over by now, so I'm always looking for strategies to help me become a better college instructor. Resilience is an important concept to consider.

Faculty Happiness in the Pandemic: Lessons from Physicians

Let's look at some recommendations based on surveys of physicians and see if they may work for us.

A Tale of Two Zooms: Online Learning Then Vs. Now

In my remote college classroom, this year is more stressful than last year. What accounts for the change?

Coping With Faculty Burnout in the Pandemic

A psychology professor shares three cognitive suggestions to deal with faculty burnout.

To Think Well or Not to? That's Not the Question

Dichotomous thinking is ubiquitous, potentially harmful (think stereotypes), incredibly tempting, and human. We have a need to make sense of our world, but sometimes we go too far.

Four Principles of Pedagogical Playfulness

Dr. Lisa K. Forbes presents four basic principles that can guide our thinking abut play and learning.

The Meaning of Play in the College Classroom

Many in higher education don't place a high value on play. We consider ourselves serious academics and often tell students (and each other) to grow up. Help is on the way.

Zoom Class: Should Students Keep Their Cameras On?

Most classes this fall will be held on campus, but I’m staying remote. Should I still strongly encourage, or require students, to keep their cameras on?

Implementing Inclusiveness, Engagement, and Equity in Classrooms

Having established lofty goals and principles for their teaching, graduate students need to grapple with how to put them into practice. 

Post-Pandemic Adjustments for Professors and Students

We're already started anticipating the adjustments that we need to make as we transition back to campus.

Is "Think-Pair-Share" the Best Approach to Learning?

How re-thinking the "share" part of the "think-pair-share" approach could make active learning more effective and equitable.

Something Ventured, Something Gained: Ethics in Teletherapy

What are some of the ethical considerations of working remotely with our psychotherapy clients?

Ethical Parallels Between Teletherapy and Remote Education

Let’s look at the parallels between remote versions of psychotherapy and education regarding three basic ethical issues: beneficence/nonmaleficence, competence, and informed consent.

Critical Considerations in COVID College Classrooms

Based on my one semester of experience teaching remotely, here are five principles I'm keeping in mind as I prepare for next semester and wait for my vaccine.

To Be Seen or Not to Be Seen?

Here’s one issue I’d like to get your input on as I prepare for next semester:  Should instructors require students to keep their cameras on while they’re in a Zoom classroom?

Effective Teaching and Ethical Leadership

The big question for me has been how to translate what I know about teaching and learning to Zoom. 

Are We Wasting Our Time in Class?

Two things happened last week that got me thinking (a tough task) about what students are learning in college.

What We May Be Learning in College This Year

In these difficult times, it’s easy to get lost in what we’ve lost. What might we be learning that will be useful in a post- (or between-) pandemic world?

Grading Gone Good

How student voices can save a semester.

Teaching in Uncertain Times

I hear this a lot these days: “Everything’s different.” But that’s a trap that I don’t want to fall into.

Boundaries: It's About Time

Is it ethical to make students work before the semester starts?

How Many Points for Failure?

A case study about grading in college courses. What would you do?

The Case of the Proffered Points: What Would You Do?

During these crazy times, teaching and learning continue. Thus, I present a situation we can ponder while we’re waiting for our next teleconference to start.

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