Difference between revisions of "Creating a More Inclusive Classroom Environment"
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#Foster a [[Biology is not destiny|growth mindset]] in your students. | #Foster a [[Biology is not destiny|growth mindset]] in your students. |
Revision as of 12:57, 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.
- Discover your implicit biases.
- Reduce stereotype threat.
- Provide opportunities for values affirmation.
- Offer wise feedback.