Social belonging, “one’s personal belief that one is an accepted member of an academic community— whose presence and contributions are valued” is being recognized in research as a key component of student success and wellbeing in college classrooms (Good, Rattan, Dweck, 2012, p. 701). Yet, many factors can impede students’ […]

This workshop focuses on fostering student collaboration and engagement in active learning classrooms (ALCs). ALCs are designed for students to move around, work collaboratively, and engage together in the learning process.  The CTL supports several of these spaces at WashU. The classrooms feature moveable furniture, shared whiteboards, monitors, and more. Participants will […]

Thinking about refreshing your large-enrollment course? Or maybe you're teaching a large course for the first time? In this workshop, we'll explore concrete ways to maximize student engagement while teaching in classrooms that seat 50 or more students. Participants will learn how to structure course sessions, try out student engagement […]