…to communicate across cultures” (p. 107). Increase Our Own Cultural Competence: One way that professors can increase their own cultural competence is to read both nonfiction and fiction material that…
…environment with teachers from other institutions, disciplines, regions, and countries. Be open to perspectives shared by the presenters and other attendees. Asking questions serves both you and other session participants…
…a resource for students—someone from whom they gather information in order to better understand the content. When faculty members relinquish some control, it opens opportunities for deeper discourse and discussion…
…of the content we are teaching. So then, how do we change the attitudes of students so that they are more open to learning and more likely to see how…
…done, but get a description, some grading criteria, and a due date drafted down). 9. Identify textbooks/class resources. Try OER Commons for open-access textbooks and other resources. Bookmark some website…
It’s that time of year when spooky stories emerge and haunted traditions appear! From ghost stories to pumpkin-carving competitions, we found a few colleges and professors who have made their…
…great American novel, but it is a glimpse at what drives you every…single…time you open your computer to work on class prep, step into a classroom, or meet with a…
…expressed the need to engage in communities that encourage reflection about, and commitment to, a critical education where matters of inclusion and equity are important. This opened the floor for…
