University students are often viewed as competent, independent, individual learners ready to take control of their learning. However, their results often tell a different story, showing that students need proper guidance and scaffolding in their learning. Over years of university teaching, I’ve observed certain stumbling blocks in the classroom:
- students showing low levels of engagement in class
- students lacking social interaction with one another – missing an opportunity for peer learning
- educators not knowing how well students have grasped what they’ve been taught.
