902: First Day of Class: Setting the Stage for Students to Thrive
Session Location: MGC 200 | Google Map
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Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Presenters: Hannah Jardine (Teaching & Learning Specialist, CTRL) and Sahil Mathur (Graduate Assistant for Teaching & Learning, CTRL)
Session Description:
The first day of class lays the foundation for student learning throughout the semester. In this interactive workshop, we will explore ways in which you can make the classroom a welcoming space from day one. Learn about specific approaches to build community, foster positive interactions, and center equity, to build motivation and get students excited about the semester!
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify ways to build community in the classroom (e.g., collaborative norm setting and introduction exercises)
• Consider the perspectives of students taking a new class
• Implement an active, two-way review of the syllabus
• Develop a plan for the first day of class to lay the foundations for equity and access throughout the semester
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