In March 1987, the AAHE Bulletin first published Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. Created by Art Chickering and Zelda Gamson with help from higher education colleagues, the work distilled findings from decades of research on the undergraduate experience. In the ensuing years, new communication and information technologies have transformed teaching and learning, but the seven principles still define good practice in teaching. In 1996, AAHE published Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever by Arthur W. Chickering and Stephen C. Ehrmann. The authors describe practical, cost-effective and appropriate ways to use computers, video, and telecommunications technologies to advance the Seven Principles.
Good practice in undergraduate education:
- encourages contact between students and faculty,
- develops reciprocity and cooperation among students,
- encourages active learning,
- gives prompt feedback,
- emphasizes time on task,
- communicates high expectations, and
- respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
More information:
 | TLT/Seven Principles Library - ideas for implementing the Seven Principles with technology |
| View more websites about the Seven Principles |
