Difference between revisions of "Creating a More Inclusive Classroom Environment"
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#Provide [[wise criticism|wise feedback]] and opportunities for [[values affirmation]]. | #Provide [[wise criticism|wise feedback]] and opportunities for [[values affirmation]]. |
Revision as of 13:05, 11 March 2016
Some steps towards making classes more effective and inclusive
- Decide what you want your students to take away from your course, and use backward-design to accomplish your goals.
- Use active learning techniques
- Foster a growth mindset in your students.
- Modify and control the effects of implicit biases.
- Understand and reduce stereotype threat.
- Provide wise feedback and opportunities for values affirmation.