9 MT Engage

In order for students to become more engaged in their learning, faculty must first create opportunities for them to become physically and psychologically involved in productive learning activities. MT Engage will create a support network to help faculty integrate high-impact education practices into their classroom teaching and supplement student learning with relevant co-curricular activities. These high-impact practices, based on the research of George Kuh (2008) and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), include learning communities, problem-based learning, collaborative learning, project-based learning, and research, as well as co-curricular activities like attending cultural events, participating in Scholars Week, and community involvement. Faculty who choose to learn about and implement such practices can earn an MT Engage-designation for their classes. Students can then seek out these engaging learning environments throughout their educational careers at MTSU.

In addition to creating opportunities for engagement, the second key piece of MT Engage is getting students to reflect and think about their learning. Each MT Engage-designated course will require students to complete at least one assignment that fosters integrative thinking and reflection. This metacognitive process will result in students demonstrating their ability to make connections across multiple contexts and educational experiences and developing a sense of themselves as learners. Examples of this work will be collected in personalized ePortfolios, showcasing students’ integration of the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained during their time at MTSU.

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