Tag: classroom management
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Establishing a Rhythm of Student and Faculty Participation in an Online Course
West Chester University’s RN to BSN program is fully online and I teach the introductory seven-week course for the program. We know that some of our incoming students do not have previous experience with high quality online learning. For this reason, clear guidance is crucial to ensure their success. To enhance my skills in teaching…
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Equitable Assessment Practices
Creating equitable assessment practices is essential for fostering an inclusive and fair learning environment—one where all students feel respected, supported, and able to succeed, regardless of their backgrounds or identities. By adopting culturally inclusive pedagogy, which acknowledges and values students’ diverse cultural experiences, educators can design assessments that more accurately reflect each student’s learning and…
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Recognizing & Reducing Implicit Bias in the Online Classroom
What is Implicit Bias? One major barrier to equitable teaching is implicit (or unconscious) bias. Implicit bias refers to the value associations we all unthinkingly hold and may apply to others; this includes negative associations with marginalized groups as well as positive associations with people similar to us and groups associated with social prestige. An…
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Teaching Students Who Are Neurodiverse: Creating Inclusive Classrooms
Understanding Neurodiversity The term neurodiversity was coined in the 1990s by sociologist Judy Singer to describe natural variations in human brains. Originally tied to the self-advocacy movement for autistic individuals, the concept has since expanded to include people with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other neurological differences. The related term neurodivergent refers to individuals whose cognitive…
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Student Co-Creation of Course Policies with Dr. Elizabeth Urban Podcast
History professor and scholar of Islamic history, Dr. Elizabeth Urban shares how she approaches the co-creation of course policies and expectations with students using an AI policy as an example. Co-hosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: Bovill, C., Cook-Sather, A., Felten, P., Millard, L., & Moore-Cherry, N. (2016). Addressing potential…
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Student Advice for Faculty
We asked the Student Collaborators from the Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program Based on your experience in the program and your own student experiences what message would you have for all faculty? Here is what they said. ➡️ Nothing can be too explicit for students when it comes to communication. Over communicate through multiple mediums.…
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Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program – The Faculty Experience
With two semesters of operation complete, we collected feedback from the faculty participants of the Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program. The program pairs two students with a WCU faculty member for a semester-long collaboration. Each week, the faculty member works with student collaborators to select an aspect of their teaching or course design for the…
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Creating an AI Course Policy with Students
Dr. Elizabeth Urban from the history department co-creates an AI course policy with her students. She begins by collecting students perceptions on AI using a 3 question survey. Question 1: “What should my Artificial Intelligence Policy be in this Course?” Question 2: “When do you think it is appropriate to use AI in this course?”…
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Strategies for Teaching Diversity Courses with Dr. Shannon McQueen podcast
Political scientist Dr. Shannon McQueen shares her collection of teaching strategies and techniques that help her create powerful learning experiences for students in her diversity focused courses. Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass Closed Captions CELT Book Club website Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom by Hogan and Sathay…
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Improving Student Attendance
Student attendance is a critical factor in academic success. However, many students face barriers that prevent them from attending classes regularly. In this post, we will explore various strategies to improve student attendance by addressing these barriers, building a sense of belonging, creating connections, and correcting misconceptions about attendance. Understanding the Factors Influencing Attendance Just…
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