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Critical Thinking in the College Classroom

Critical Thinking in the College Classroom

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How I Have Learned Portfolios Work Best

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The Nuts and Bolts of Portfolios

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Use learning portfolios as a place for to have an ongoing conversation with a student about the student's work. Portfoli... Read more

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