Description
“To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students,” writes bell hooks, “is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin” (hooks, 1994, p. 13). An inclusive and equitable classroom is a manifestation of that respect and care. Instructors who deliberately cultivate an environment in which all students feel acknowledged and valued can reduce barriers to success and give all students the opportunity to flourish (Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, 2016; Walton & Cohen, 2007). And there are many small, but significant, alterations to practice that can immediately improve a student’s sense of belonging and impact overall achievement of outcomes.
Date
11-13-2020
Document Type
Blog Post
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https://www.franklin.edu/institute/blog/foster-inclusion-focusing-student-names
Recommended Citation
Bagar-Fraley, B. (2020). Foster Inclusion by Focusing on Student Names. Retrieved from https://fuse.franklin.edu/i4blog/79