Participation
This discussion strategy asks students to first think individually, then discuss with a partner before sharing with the class.
What is Think–Pair–Share?
What is the name of the Wartburg College Mascot?
what is Sir Victor?
Which artist performed at halftime of the Superbowl this year?
Who is Bad Bunny?
This 2018 Marvel blockbuster has the Avengers teaming up to stop Thanos from wiping out half the universe.
What is Avengers: Infinity War?
This leadership approach focuses on adapting to challenges and helping people navigate change.
What is adaptive leadership?
This common classroom distraction often reduces student attention and participation.
What is using phones or social media in class?
This reformer is connected to the German castle that inspired the college’s name.
Who is Martin Luther?
Morgan Wallen sings about a wild night in this country hit that’s popular among college students.
What is Last Night by Morgan Wallen?
Margot Robbie brings this iconic doll to life in a live-action movie that had everyone talking in 2023.
What is Barbie?
This leadership concept encourages leaders to serve their team first, prioritizing the growth and well-being of others.
What is servant leadership?
This feeling often stops students from speaking in class because they worry about being wrong.
What is fear of embarrassment or fear of being wrong?
Wartburg College is named after this historic German castle connected to Martin Luther.
What is Wartburg Castle?
Kendrick Lamar released this diss track that became one of the most talked-about rap songs of 2024.
What is Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar?
Timothée Chalamet stars in this visually stunning 2022 adaptation about a desert planet and a powerful spice.
What is Dune?
This type of leadership emphasizes being genuine, transparent, and true to your values, so team members trust and follow you naturally.
What is authentic leadership?
In group projects, this problem happens when one or two students do most of the work.
What is unequal participation (or free-riding)?
This region of northeast Iowa surrounds the college and includes several nearby communities connected to campus life.
What is Cedar Valley?
Noah Kahan’s folk-pop hit about hometown memories became a major college favorite.
What is Stick Season by Noah Kahan?
This 2017 Disney film about a fearless princess who never gives up has a catchy song called “How Far I’ll Go.”
What is Moana?
Leaders who share a clear vision, inspire people, and focus on long-term goals are often called this.
What is transformational leaders?
This behavior helps students learn more by actively talking, questioning, and engaging in discussions.
What is classroom participation?
This campus building serves as the main academic library for Wartburg students.
What is Vogel Library?
SZA sings about revenge and heartbreak in this song named after a famous movie character.
What is Kill Bill by SZA?
A group of high school misfits finds friendship and fun during detention in this classic 80s teen movie.
What is The Breakfast Club?
This style of leadership involves closely supervising tasks and rewarding or punishing based on performance.
What is transactional leadership?