Equity & Cultural Competency Things I already have in my syllabus that create a classroom community that is equitable and inclusive are information about the […]
Outside forces have a large impact on how we perceive our world. When we receive and interpret messages that imply we do not belong or do not fit we believe them. If we want our students to thrive we need to […]
Having a growth mindset is my goal for myself and my students. I want to be that person that they know they can count on now and five years from now if they need a reference. I try to create an atmosphere of […]
The best motivation I find is self-interest. I try to encourage my students to think about my class as a stepping stone to what they want to achieve in life. I remind them that they can learn anything if they put […]
In terms of increasing a feeling of belonging and social skills, I do a lot of bonding activities that are not necessarily reflected in my syllabus. For instance, I start my class off with one person introducing […]
