Reflection #5:I feel the course syllabus is a critical tool to communicate with the students. It is a document that they refer to throughout the term. […]
In PSY100, when I teach the developmental psychology module, the debate between the influence of nature vs nurture is a central theme. To hone students’ critical thinking skills, I would provide them with p […]
Self-efficacy and motivation are intertwined concepts. Students’ belief about their own abilities fosters a growth mindset. What really moved me during the presentations for Topic 3 was the better understanding o […]
Great strategies, Antoinette! I particularly agree that building rapport early on is imperative for building community. I am sure your students appreciate it as well.
Student motivation cannot be achieved and/or maintained with only positive reinforcement. I would focus on increasing student’s self-efficacy using positive affirmations to build confidence in an attempt to b […]
I plan to arrive in class 15 minutes before time in order to set-up and connect with my students. I feel this will help them “open up” to me as I will appear more approachable to them. I plan to share som […]
