Let’s talk About Teaching: Creating Community in the Classroom

Teaching for over 20 years now, creating a classroom community where my students can take intellectual, social, and emotional risks is key to their growth and mine. Creating a Beloved Classroom Community that fosters critical thinking and compassion begins with students sharing tidbits about who they are and what motivates them as individuals and learners. It also means you, as the instructor and facilitator of the class, must model and be vulnerable with who you are and what motivates you. This talk explores practical ways to develop critical and compassionate classrooms where students feel comfortable and supported in their learning experiences.