At the beginning of the semester, it can be difficult to learn students’ names, pronouns, experiences, and needs. Getting to know your students at the
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Building a supportive and collaborative classroom: Creating community agreements with students
When setting class policies and expectations, involve your students in the process by creating community agreements together. Community agreements are a collaborative effort between students,
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Techniques for setting the tone in your classes
Source: OneHE Have you ever wondered why some classes seem to “click” and others just seem “off?” Setting a positive tone in your classes can
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Creating a learner-centered syllabus
Effective syllabi are learner-centered, meaning they move beyond the mechanics of a course (i.e., office hours, deadlines, and textbooks) to outline how students can be
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