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 [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]. | #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]]. | #Modify and limit the effects of [[Personal prejudices|implicit biases]]. | ||
#Understand and reduce [[stereotype threat]]. | #Understand and reduce [[stereotype threat]]. | ||
#Provide [[wise criticism|wise feedback]] and opportunities for [[values affirmation]]. | #Provide [[wise criticism|wise feedback]] and opportunities for [[values affirmation]]. |
Revision as of 18:42, 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[1].
- Employ active learning techniques.
- Foster a growth mindset in your students.
- Modify and limit the effects of implicit biases.
- Understand and reduce stereotype threat.
- Provide wise feedback and opportunities for values affirmation.