Learn to design a community of learners in the classroom, whether teaching face-to-face or a distance education course. In this course, participants will examine approaches for constructing an inclusive, welcoming learning community for all students. Topics covered include setting the tone of the learning environment to foster interaction, communication, and inclusion; universal course design; culturally responsive teaching; applying an equity lens to examine power imbalances and conflicts in the learning environment. Participants will reflect on and share strategies with colleagues for creating inclusive classrooms.
MATX-0101 is a short course offered through the Continuing Education department, staffed by ACC math instructors. Math Launch is a low cost opportunity for students to review and refresh previously learned math topics, and to reassess with the chance of improving their initial developmental math placement. By reviewing key skills before reassessing, students may be able to improve their developmental math placement by 1 or 2 levels!
For more information, go to https://sites.google.com/a/austincc.edu/math-students/college-preparation/math-launch.
How much do you know about learning In this course, participants will examine innovative teaching strategies supported by research and evidence-based practices within the psychology and neuroscience of learning. Tools for improving students' learning, whether in a face-to-face or distance education course, will be presented. Topics covered include the neuroscience of learning, how memory works, metacognition strategies that promote students' reflection and persistence, and innovative techniques to foster a growth mindset. Participants will reflect on and share ideas with colleagues for implementing the strategies presented.
