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.
 
#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]].
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#Understand and reduce [[stereotype threat]] with [[wise criticism|wise feedback]] and [[values affirmation]].
#Provide [[wise criticism|wise feedback]] and opportunities for [[values affirmation]].
 

Revision as of 23:11, 11 March 2016

Some steps towards making classes more effective and inclusive

  1. Decide what you want your students to take away from your course, and use backward-design to accomplish your goals[1].
  2. Employ active learning techniques.
  3. Foster a growth mindset in your students.
  4. Modify and limit the effects of implicit biases.
  5. Understand and reduce stereotype threat with wise feedback and values affirmation.