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Building Instructor-Student Connections by Learning Student Names

by Andrea Follmer, CTE Director and professor of psychology In his keynote at this year’s Teaching Summit, Peter Felton emphasized the importance of learning students’ names. Not only does learning names build positive student-instructor relationships, Felton said, but it helps create an inclusive and engaging class climate.Indeed, research...

A man in a green sunflower t-shirt and glasses gestures while leading a discussion with two colleagues in a brightly lit, modern classroom. In the background, a large monitor displays a schedule for a "Final just-in-time poster session," and a whiteboard is covered in handwritten notes under the heading "LING 110/111 Language & Mind."

How KU's Linguistics Department is Leveraging Faculty Expertise, Student Insights, and Career Opportunities to Update its Curriculum

For many university students, the most pressing question in the classroom isn't about the complex material itself, but rather: "Why am I learning this, and what can I do with it?". ...

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The power of micro-affirmations

Helping students develop a sense of belonging is crucial for their success. Even small acts—micro-affirmations—can make a big difference in fostering students’ sense of belonging and affirming their acceptance. Micro-affirmations are actions, remarks or environmental “kindness cues” that affirm acceptance and social inclusion—the sense that you matter. Research and theory...

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