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7 Principles of Good Practice

The Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education


Based on decades of research on the undergraduate student experience, The Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education† were developed by Art Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987. Each principle may be supported by various technologies and teaching strategies.


1

Contact Between Students and Faculty

Smiling Students

2

Reciprocity and Cooperation
Among Students

3

Active Learning Techniques

4

Prompt Feedback

5

Time on Task

6

High Expectations

7

Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

† Chickering, A., & Gamson, Z. (1987). Seven principles of good practice in undergraduate education. AAHE Bulletin, 39, 3-7.