More methods.
Less madness.
Practical Lessons for
Passionate Professors
This is an awesome opportunity to provide a resource that alleviates the “trial by fire” initiation that new teachers face. It is great to have an organized, detailed, and accessible toolbox of techniques like this.
K. Patricia Cross
A 20th century thought leader whose influence on higher education is profound and enduring, Dr. K. Patricia Cross has authored eight books, more than 200 publications, and has lectured widely in the United States and abroad.
Our Instructors
Elizabeth F. Barkley
- Executive Director of the K. Patricia Cross Academy
- Co-Founder of Faculty2Faculty: The Alliance for Research-Based Teaching
- College Professor & Author
An innovative educator who has dedicated over four decades to serving students and teachers, Elizabeth is both the Executive Director of the K. Patricia Cross Academy, and an instructor.
Claire H. Major
- Executive Information Officer of the K. Patricia Cross Academy
- Co-Founder of Faculty2Faculty: The Alliance for Research-Based Teaching
- University Professor & Author
A thought leader devoted to elevating higher education, Claire serves as the Executive Information Officer of the K. Patricia Cross Academy, and as an engaging instructor.
CrossCurrents
Getting Students to Care About Their Learning
“Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” ~Anonymous Most of us cho...
Getting Students to Apply What They Have Learned in a New Context
“Knowledge without application is like a book that is never read” ~Christopher Crawford As college teac...
Lesson Plans
“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” ~Maya Angelou Many of us teaching in higher education don...