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− | #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. | + | #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. | #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 [[ | + | #Offer [[meaningful content]]. |
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+ | == Presentation Slides == | ||
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+ | *[[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) |
Latest revision as of 11:20, 2 April 2016
Some steps towards making classes more effective and inclusive
- Introduce your students to Bloom's Taxonomy.
- Decide what you want your students to take away from your course, and use backward-design to accomplish your goals[1].
- Employ active learning techniques.
- Foster a growth mindset in your students.
- Modify and limit the effects of implicit biases.
- Understand stereotype threat and reduce it with wise feedback and values affirmation.
- Improve classroom climate, including adding wait time after asking a question.
- Offer meaningful content.
Presentation Slides
- Diversity in the Economics Profession: Where We Stand and Where We’re Going (March 17 presentation)
- Diversifying Economic Quality: Using Evidence to Create More Inclusive Economics Departments (March 18 presentation)
- Creating a More Inclusive Classroom Environment (March 17 workshop)