A colleague of mine, a biologist, (let’s call him Ken) teaches an upper-level college course on genetics. Course requirements include the usual—class participation, quizzes, exams, and …a scientific paper. Each semester, when Ken mentions the paper the classroom erupts in shrieks and murmurs. Immediately after the noise dies down, hands shoot into the air and Read More
Do you have an inclusive approach to teaching? An inclusive approach includes all students and fosters equal educational opportunities for all. You probably answered yes. At the word ‘inclusion’ most teachers think about things like non-white students, students who are differently abled or those who need a little extra help to grasp concepts. But what Read More