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Lipscomb professor advocates for depth over speed in gifted learning programs
In honors classrooms, fostering deeper understanding should take precedence over rushing through content, argues Dr. Emily Mofield, Assistant Professor of Education at Lipscomb University. She proposes a new foundational model aimed at enhancing critical thinking and meaningful exploration for gifted students. Honors classes often fail to meet their potential by prioritizing speed over substance. These courses, designed to provide advanced learners with accelerated material, often mistakenly equate rigor with pace. However, true enrichment comes not from moving quickly, but from diving deeply into subjects and challenging students to think critically. Many students assume honors courses are more rigorous than standard classes. Yet, without a structured framework, these courses often cover…
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Chemistry professor’s research could help you avoid getting sick all the time
It’s 7 am, and you just woke up an hour before class, only to find out you have a sore throat. “Is it possible to stop getting sick so often?” you wonder. The answer is yes. Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Brian Cavitt discovered through research that it’s possible to stop infections before they even begin by disrupting biological formation in medical devices such as catheters. Cavitt was inspired to work on this project after the 2004 tsunami that struck the Indian coast and through his work in Indonesian hospitals. He noticed an increase in infection rates and discovered that bacteria procreate primarily through biofilms, which are colonies of microfilms…