ARE WE EFFECTIVELY TEACHING TODAY’S COLLEGE STUDENT?

This article explores the declining engagement and academic motivation of twenty-first-century college students, highlighting the challenges faced by faculty in effectively teaching them. The authors emphasize three key themes: helping students understand the higher education experience, enhancing student engagement, and improving faculty-student relationships, providing specific research-based recommendations for each theme. They conclude that adapting faculty approaches and improving the educational experience will significantly enhance student learning outcomes.