Tag: Belonging & Classroom Dynamics

Episode 16: Preparing for Adversity and Building Resilience with Coach Gary White

In the second episode of our miniseries on coaching, Molly Harris talks with Gary White of UW Volleyball about fostering resilience, setting goals, and giving feedback for individual and team growth.

Episode 15: Building Community through Shared Adversity with Coach Jon Reader

In the first episode of our miniseries on coaching and teaching, David Macasaet talks with Coach Jon Reader of UW-Madison Wrestling about the inclusive experience of communally conquering a challenge.

Episode 13: Authentic Science Assessment: Striking a New Note

Sam Pazicni shares how his background in music performance and the Science Practices from the Next Generation Science Standards have influenced his approach to creating authentic, equitable assessment.

Hold Effective and Inclusive Office Hours

Created by Molly Harris and edited by Laura Schmidli. Dedicating time for office hours that students do not attend can feel like a misuse of time. Managing large numbers of students, especially when it is unexpected, can be stressful. This may leave instructors wondering, Does it matter whether or not students attend office hours? We …

Episode 12: Community and Relationships in Learning

In this episode, Laura Schmidli speaks with Dr. Janet Batzli about inclusive practices in Biocore, experiential learning, student leadership and mentoring, threshold concepts, and ways of knowing within a discipline.

Episode 11: Perspectives on the Total Classroom

In this episode, we talk with Cindy I-Fen Cheng, who shares how her teaching practice has evolved to better account for her own well-being and positionality.

Episode 10: The First Day of Class

We get ready for the first day of Fall semester with three L&S instructors, who share how they prepare for the first class and create an inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Episode 7: The Purpose of the College Classroom

John Zumbrunnen, Professor of Political Science and Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning at UW-Madison, talks about how meaningful learning experiences are grounded in authentic relationships with students. He provides practical guidance about how to balance the constitutional principle of free speech with the goals and priorities of the classroom.

Episode 6: Education as a Practice of Freedom: Inclusive Classroom Conversations

In this episode, Professor Christy Clark-Pujara shares proactive steps that instructors can take to create an inclusive classroom atmosphere, as well as tips for facilitating discussions on challenging topics.

Bonus! Episode 5: Extended Interview with Tony Chambers

This bonus episode features an extended interview with Dr. Tony Chambers, who shares challenges and opportunities for instructors looking to foster a sense of belonging in their classrooms.

Episode 4: Generosity, Challenge, and Inclusive Teaching

Jonathan Klein, Director of the L&S IDC, sits down with Lori Lopez, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, to discuss the principles of inclusive pedagogy and personal approaches to teaching.

Episode 2: Just Be Where Your Feet Are: Student Belonging and Flourishing on Campus

In this episode, we explore the connection between belonging, student wellbeing, and inclusive teaching with John Dunne and Tony Chambers.