Tag: equity
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Crafting a More Inclusive Syllabus
Your syllabus is one of the first ways students are introduced to you and your course. What you include and how you present the information can go a long way to demonstrating your commitment to student success. What does your syllabus sound like? While it’s important for a syllabus to convey course policies, using a…
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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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The WCU Compass Program with Dr. Tammy James podcast
Faculty Associate for Student Engagement and Retention and Compass Program Coordinator Dr. Tammy James discusses how the West Chester University Compass program helps young black men succeed. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass Closed Captions Research Connection: Pedler, M. L., Willis, R., & Nieuwoudt, J. E. (2022). A sense of belonging at university: Student…
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Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program with Dr. Lawton and Gaven Toney Podcast
Student collaborator Gaven Toney and program participant Dr. Sally Lawton share their experiences in the WCU Student and Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner Closed Captions Research Connection: Developing Pedagogical Partnerships by Alison Cook-Sather Show Notes: WCU Student-Faculty Teaching Collaborations Program website
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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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Indigenous Pedagogies with Dr. Joey Miller Podcast
Philosophy professor and member of the Muscogee Nation, Dr. Joey Miller discusses indigenous pedagogies and decolonization drawing on his own experiences as an educator. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner Closed Captions Research Connection: Tuck, E. & Yang, K.W. (2012). Decolonization is not a metaphor. Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society, 1 (1), 1-40. https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/des/article/view/18630…
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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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Learning Accommodations and Teaching Strategies
We know the number of requests for learning accommodations is steadily increasing, leaving some instructors wondering—how am I supposed to make this work in my classroom? If you have had this thought, know that you are not alone, and your concerns are valid. We understand that you want to support all your students and that…
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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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Open Science Supports Student Success with Dr. Megan Fork and Jessica Buchser Podcast
What is open science and how can it support student success? Biology professor Megan Fork and biology student Jessica Buchser share how resources like podcasts, open journal articles, and the WCU Biology Department diversity speaker series encourage individuals to engage with science concepts and inspired Jessica to become a microbiologist. Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes…
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