by Elodie Pozzi, Assistant Professor, Mathematics and StatisticesDEI Fellow, Reinert Center The Clickers and Peer Instruction is a method in education that consists in combining handheld electronic devices (called clickers) with peer-discussion. It aims at actively engaging students in the learning process and promoting peer interaction and discussion. Peer Instruction was developed by Eric Mazur,… Continue reading Clickers and Peer Instruction with a Diversity, Equity and Inclusive (DEI) Approach
Category: Inclusive Teaching
Book Review: Creating Inclusive Online Communities (2022) by Sharla E. Berry
by Beth Petitjean, Ph.D., Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center How do you define community? How do you define inclusivity? Or, even, how do you know when your class is an engaged, inclusive learning community? We tend to throw these words around a lot, but how often do we really stop and ask ourselves what we… Continue reading Book Review: Creating Inclusive Online Communities (2022) by Sharla E. Berry
Creating counter-narratives in STEM classrooms through scientist spotlights
by Nicole States, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center Back in February, in Bedelia Richards’ “Teaching RaceTalk as a Skill” workshop, we had a great discussion on creating counter narratives to stereotypes from our fields. This discussion led me to reflect on the persistent image I see of scientists as primarily white, cisgender men. So how can… Continue reading Creating counter-narratives in STEM classrooms through scientist spotlights
The Myth of Learning Styles: Pedagogical Considerations Supporting a More Inclusive Learning Environment
by Christopher Grabau, Program Director, Reinert Center The concept of "learning styles" has persisted for decades, shaping teaching practices and curriculum design. However, a large body of research confirms that the notion of distinct learning styles, such as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic, lacks empirical support and may even be detrimental to effective teaching and learning… Continue reading The Myth of Learning Styles: Pedagogical Considerations Supporting a More Inclusive Learning Environment
Implicit Processes and the Challenge of Deficit Thinking
by Mitch Lorenz, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center With midterms recently passing, now is an ideal time to reflect on how we react to student performance in our classrooms. As an instructor, it can be especially disheartening when students do poorly on tests or assignments. How we react to these situations can serve as a reflection… Continue reading Implicit Processes and the Challenge of Deficit Thinking
Kind Reflections to Help Create and Support Inclusive Learning Environments
by Christopher Grabau, Program Director, Reinert Center Discussions about ways to display care and compassion in teaching have come into focus over the last few years. Whether it be called Care Pedagogy, Compassionate Pedagogy, or Kindness pedagogy, there is a growing number of colleagues within the academy hoping to better articulate ways students can feel… Continue reading Kind Reflections to Help Create and Support Inclusive Learning Environments
Culture and Context in the Classroom
by Beth Petitjean, Ph.D., Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center I stepped into a classroom in January, prepared with my materials and eager to meet my students. I stood there, waiting, wondering what they would be like. There is always anticipation at the start of a new course, but this time was different. This time, I… Continue reading Culture and Context in the Classroom
Welcome to the 2023-24 Academic Year!
by Gina Merys, Director, Reinert Center The Reinert Center team was busier than ever this summer hosting our annual Course Design Institute in June, our annual Culturally Responsive Teaching Institute in early August, and welcoming three new full-time staff members and one new graduate assistant in between. Of course, we also continued working individually with… Continue reading Welcome to the 2023-24 Academic Year!
New Resource Guides
Check out our new Resource Guides: Supporting International Students Through Lecture Techniques for Structuring International Student Group Work For more resources on supporting international students, see our website.
Prioritizing Writing Integrity among International Students
by Eric Royer, PhD, Instructional Developer Plagiarism is a concern frequently raised by instructors when teaching international students. Through conversations with students and instructors, I’ve come to realize that plagiarism among international students is a multifaceted issue. Intentional and overt cases are a reality, but often the exception. In most cases, international students unintentionally plagiarize… Continue reading Prioritizing Writing Integrity among International Students
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