One of the three pillars of the 2030 strategic plan is Student Success and Opportunity. Goal 1 of this Pillar for Bloomington’s campus focuses on Undergraduate Academic Experience and Career Preparation, with one of the objectives calling for us to consider evidence-based pedagogy, with the goal of enhancing evidence-based pedagogy and inclusive teaching practices to improve student outcomes in… Read more »
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Collaborative Learning Preparation
The Cornell Center for Teaching Innovation highlights the benefits of using peer-to-peer or larger group collaborative learning practices in your class. Specifically, they mention the benefits of collaborative learning include: Development of higher-level thinking, oral communication, self-management, and leadership skills. Promotion of student-faculty interaction. Increase in student retention, self-esteem, and responsibility. Exposure to and an increase in… Read more »
Why pronouns are important for you and your students
Stating our personal pronouns is a way for instructors to build inclusivity and trust in the classroom and facilitate conversations about gender and privilege with students and colleagues. Sharing pronouns is good practice for everyone, even if you feel that you have a visible gender identity. It normalizes the practice of not making assumptions about… Read more »