Slaw iconSlawAug 31, 2026

The Learning Opportunities We Don’t Plan For

We develop learning outcomes, create assignments, design simulations, evaluate learning, and provide feedback. The beginning of another academic year has me reflecting on what more we can give students beyond the curriculum.

The Learning Opportunities We Don’t Plan For

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The beginning of another academic year has me reflecting on what more we can give students beyond the curriculum.

We spend considerable time thinking about what students need to know and what they need to be able to do.

We develop learning outcomes, create assignments, design simulations, evaluate learning, and provide feedback.

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The beginning of another academic year has me reflecting on what more we can give students beyond the curriculum. We spend considerable time thinking about what students need to know and what they need to be able to do. We develop learning outcomes, create assignments, design simulations, evaluate learning, and provide feedback.

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  • However, some of the most valuable learning opportunities are not found in the curriculum at all.

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