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Some steps towards making classes more effective and inclusive

#Introduce your students to [[Bloom|Bloom's Taxonomy]].
#Decide what you want your students to take away from your course, and use [http://asbmb.org/uploadedFiles/Backward%20design.pdf backward-design] to accomplish your goals[http://jaymctighe.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/A_Summary_of_Underlying_Theory_and_Research2.pdf].
#Employ [[active learning]] techniques. 
#Foster a [[Biology is not destiny|growth mindset]] in your students.
#Modify and limit the effects of [[Personal prejudices|implicit biases]].
#Understand [[stereotype threat]] and reduce it with [[wise criticism|wise feedback]] and [[values affirmation]].
#Improve classroom climate, including adding [[wait time]] after asking a question.
#Offer meaningful content.

== Presentation Slides ==

*[[media:MSU_Diversity_in_the_Economics_Profession.pdf|Diversity in the Economics Profession: Where We Stand and Where We’re Going]] (March 17 presentation)
*[[media:MSU_Diversifying_Economic_Quality.pdf|Diversifying Economic Quality: Using Evidence to Create More Inclusive Economics Departments]] (March 18 presentation)
*[[media:MSU_open_workshop.pdf|Creating a More Inclusive Classroom Environment]] (March 17 workshop)