Module Overview
Four Connections
Active Learning
Self-Assessment

Module Overview

Intentional and sustained student engagement: Faculty create and maintain a high level of student engagement in their classrooms. This can include training on topics such as building rapport with students, creating a positive learning environment, and using effective questioning strategies.

Learning Targets

Faculty will demonstrate an understanding of:

Establishing and maintaining meaningful connections with students, creating a supportive and trusting classroom community.
Applying active learning, and enhancing overall student engagement in the classroom.

Activities

Four Connections (6 Minutes)
Active Learning (15 Minutes)
Self-Assessment (15 Minutes)

Why This is Important

Student engagement and active learning strategies have been shown to positively impact academic achievement, attendance, and graduation rates.

Further Reading

Four Connections

Watch

Jeff Klausman discusses four connections to enhance student success, focusing on personal engagement, clear course design, and flexible grading:

Jeff Klausman, English Composition & Literature Faculty, Whatcom Community College
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Active Learning

Watch

Sarah Bauer discusses the importance of Active Learning in her chemistry class, emphasizing its effectiveness over passive learning:

Sarah Bauer, Chemistry Faculty, Big Bend Community College
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Self-Assessment

Reflect

Take a moment to reflect on the following questions. If it is helpful for you to keep a notebook or document of these reflections, please do so. They could be useful for the activity in Module 7. Otherwise, this activity is for your own personal growth and will not be submitted.

How do you plan to integrate these strategies into your teaching practice? Consider specific actions you will take in your course/s and set measurable goals to hold yourself accountable. What challenges might you face, and how will you address them to ensure your teaching approach remains aligned and relevant?