classroom community
Articulating Shared Values
In all communities, both virtual and in-person, balancing freedom/openness and inclusivity/safety is a fundamental tension. This includes helping students set high expectations for... ... Read More
Names, Pronunciation, and Pronouns
Learning and using your students’ names and pronouns is an essential aspect of managing your classroom, recognizing individuals’ worth, and... ... Read More
Teaching Strategies Overview
This article is intended to help you explore four key aspects of teaching: activating prior knowledge, teaching new content, developing... ... Read More
SNAP: Addressing Bias Incidents in the Moment
When a bias incident occurs in the classroom (or in a virtual class space), it is important to recognize and... ... Read More
Facilitating Difficult Discussions
Editor’s note: At Provost’s Forum on October 19, 2022, Kristin Novotny, Chuck Bashaw, and Dave Mills presented a session on... ... Read More
Scaffolding Class Discussions
We generally use classroom discussions to engage students with the material, particularly complex concepts that need to be unpacked. The... ... Read More