Implicit Bias Implicit bias is the unconscious bias that forms the assumptions that we make about students based on social identity; however, in education we can also form biases about our students based on past academic performance, perceived agreeableness, previous relationships, and even the stakes of the assignment or assessment… Continue reading…
Teaching and Hindu Holidays Several important Hindu holidays include Navaratri, Dussehra, and Diwali. Check out this multi-religious calendar from Yale to save the dates for holidays for the 2024/25 AY and this one from Virginia Tech for 25/26. You may have questions about Hindu holidays and how they are celebrated. The teaching tips… Continue reading…
Trauma Informed Teaching and Natural Disasters Access a full text version and enlarged image of the Trauma-Informed Teaching Principles graphic. Natural disasters affecting our state and beyond have deeply impacted our UNCG community. As instructors, it’s important to recognize how these challenges impact students’ ability to learn and engage. When we… Continue reading…
Growth Mindsets Faculty can view ability through either a growth mindset or a fixed mindset. A growth mindset sees students’ abilities as flexible, improving with effort and resources – in other words, that ability can literally be grown (Yeager et al 2019). A fixed mindset assumes intelligence is static, believing… Continue reading…
Indigenous Pedagogy Words Matter. The terms and language we use can have a direct impact on how students feel valued. When presenting information or research about Native communities, it is vital that we acknowledge the vibrant Native Nations, Tribes, and communities that are thriving today. Many Native students are faced with… Continue reading…
Incomplete Grades This post focuses on supporting students who may be issued an “incomplete” or I grade to finish work after the last date of exams. Thank you to ITS Learning Technology’s Shannon Barr for collaborating on these tips. Incomplete grades can be a great way to offer students flexibility… Continue reading…
Syllabus Tips The UTLC is pleased to announce that the UNCG Syllabus Template has been updated and is ready for use in Spring 2025. The template still contains all of the required sections outlined in the UNCG Syllabus Policy, and features strongly encouraged language such as sample Generative AI syllabus policies, and… Continue reading…
Course Accessibility Checklists and Support This summer, the US Department of Justice issued new guidance clarifying expectations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These clarifications mark a significant and necessary shift in how universities will support individuals with disabilities…. Continue reading…
Teaching Large Classes Teaching resources may not address the logistics of managing large groups of students at one time. What can you do when you have large classes to promote quality instruction? More thoughts and tips on managing large classes can be found here from UM Boston and the article Tips for Teaching… Continue reading…
New Teaching tools Tools You Can Use: This Canvas-Ready Checklist can help you make sure your course shell is ready. This Student Tips for Teams article will be useful for your students if you’re using Teams for class or other meetings. Additionally, here’s information on how you can set up Teams in Canvas and use Teams… Continue reading…
