Name: Weeklong Plan for Cultivating Classroom Respect
Start: 2024-09-20T10:00:00-0400
End: 2024-09-20T10:50:00-0400

George Mason University faculty and staff to present their teaching-focused research at the 16th annual ITL Conference

Friday September 20, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Johnson Center - Go to Registration Desk

Weeklong Plan for Cultivating Classroom Respect

Five years of data collection revealed that the quality students most crave from classmates is respect. Over and over, respondents to a civility survey revealed that they felt that almost any topic could be fruitfully discussed if only respect were present. That led to development of a week-long curriculum that I use at the beginning of every semester. We begin with an open-ended blog posing questions about academic civility online or in person. The unit concludes with students forming their own code of classroom civility. The tool is a survey asking them to choose the three positive behaviors they most value from others from a list generated by previous classes. The results: students consistently report a safer classroom space where they feel valued and respected by others so they can focus on their learning and on exchanging valuable contributions with others. Suitable for all instructors working with students at any university level.

Speakers

Joyce Johnston

Adjunct Professor, George Mason University

Friday September 20, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Johnson Center - Go to Registration Desk

Online and Technology-Enhanced Teaching Track, Interactive Session

2024 Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference

Joyce Johnston

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