Difference between revisions of "Creating a More Inclusive Classroom Environment"
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#Decide what you want your students to take away from your course, and use [[backward-design]] to accomplish your goals. | #Decide what you want your students to take away from your course, and use [[backward-design]] to accomplish your goals. | ||
− | #Use [[ | + | #Use [[active learning]] techniques |
− | #Foster a [[growth mindset]] in your students. | + | #Foster a [[Biology is not destiny|growth mindset]] in your students. |
#Modify and control [[Personal prejudices|implicit biases]]. | #Modify and control [[Personal prejudices|implicit biases]]. | ||
#Reduce [[stereotype threat]]. | #Reduce [[stereotype threat]]. | ||
#Provide opportunities for [[values affirmation]]. | #Provide opportunities for [[values affirmation]]. | ||
#Offer [[wise criticism|wise feedback]]. | #Offer [[wise criticism|wise feedback]]. |
Revision as of 11:41, 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 implicit biases.
- Reduce stereotype threat.
- Provide opportunities for values affirmation.
- Offer wise feedback.