To develop their students' intellectual curiosity, they provide opportunities for students to analyze carefully what they hear. As students listen more carefully and more critically, they will be able to engage in more mature conceptual thinking. Excellent faculty provide cooperative learning opportunities for students. In recognition of current research on learning, faculty plan learning strategies that promote collaborative study among students. As students understand that learning is properly a collaborative rather than a competitive activity, the entire educational process will be enhanced.
Excellent faculty provide constructive feedback to students promptly.
They understand that timely feedback which promotes positive action is most useful to students. Excellent faculty give consideration to feedback from students and others. These faculty know the importance of analyzing and evaluating their own performance. This feedback from students, colleagues and observers is welcomed as a positive resource for their own improvement. Excellent faculty use this feedback to make immediate adjustments that improve student learning.