The opening moments of a class session are often treated as routine, a time for announcements, slides, or quickly diving into content. Yet these first
Student belonging in higher education has become a top priority for colleges and universities across the nation as they strive to retain and ensure students persist to graduation. In particular, multiple studies on belonging
The increasing internationalization of higher education does not automatically lead to global knowledge and skill exchange in the classroom. Hierarchical barriers in pedagogy and classroom
For decades, researchers have highlighted the importance of comprehending and integrating diverse cultural elements to enhance teaching and learning practices. When people hear the term
Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a
“What are your thoughts and feelings about teaching students in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities?” In the spring of 2021, we, as an
*This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on July 8, 2019. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. College student mental health is currently receiving a great
Most higher education professionals are familiar with Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) found within their institutions. CTLs provide professional development opportunities and coaching for
Often students are unaware that education is a journey from the external to the internal: From information to knowledge and from knowledge to realization. As
Checking on whether my students in a recent class were understanding some thorny content, I did a quick survey and was heartened to receive engaged