Singing, dancing and yoga are not typical college classroom activities. At least not all in one class. But for Jenny Lampe, lecturer in Kent State University’s Early Childhood Education Program, it’s important for her students to experience the full preschool education with all of these activities, plus expected activities like reading children’s books.   Teaching by example, just like in preschool, is Lampe’s classroom philosophy.  “In our classes, we talk about experiential knowledge, we learn by doing. For children, they learn by play,” Lampe said. “I incorporate element...

For Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, student success is his No. 1 motivator.   “What drew me to teaching is when I help other people succeed,” Mirando said. “That feeling of helping someone like that is different, and then seeing them get a job, have a career, and do well, I found that to be more rewarding than building buildings.”  Mirando is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So ...