5 Moves to Make Before You Assign a Reflection | Episode 200, Summer 2026

In the first program of his summer 2026 series, Michigan State University professor Stokes Schwartz walks through five moves to make before asking students to reflect on their coursework and related activities. For college and university faculty who want to teach with greater purpose, Schwartz offers various tips, tricks, and advice to help you develop more engaging and effective classrooms in which students are empowered to take charge of their own learning. Since May 2022, his brief audio and video podcasts offer practical strategies and evidence-based approaches for collaborative, problem-based, and reflective learning as well as metacognition. Now, order a mug of your preferred hot beverage, grab a seat, and join the conversation.