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Roundtable Discussions- The class is made up of a variety of backgrounds, languages, and ethnicities. By breaking the class down into smaller groups, we can take some pressure off those with some language barriers. I would encourage the use of in class translator apps and divide the class up with a mix of students such as not all the Spanish or Mandarin within one group. As the majority are English speaking, adding a diverse speaker into the group will allow everyone to feel seen and heard. Each student can share what their motivation is to be taking this class and one main goal they want to achieve by the end of the course.

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Adult Learning Principles

https://www.cdc.gov/training-development/media/pdfs/2024/04/adult-learning-principles.pdf

Adults learn differently than children, have much different motivations, and face challenges such as balancing their academic goals with work and family life. A student that feels a sense of belonging is more likely to stay engaged and push themselves to succeed. Educators are more than just teachers; they are mentors as well. "Mentoring is a personal interaction in which a mentor shares their knowledge, skills, and experience to help someone else shape their career" (Mackh, 20205, p. 81). Our students come from diverse backgrounds and will face different challenges. Helping them to find the support they need and create their own feelings of self-efficacy will go a long way to increasing their confidence and success rate.

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Mackh, B. M. (2025). Teaching for retention. Taylor & Francis.  

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Host a Cultural Fair- As this class is in the evening, one night during the first week, I would ask each person to bring in a sample dish of food that is representative of their culture, a cherished family recipe or even just a favorite food. Each student can share the reasons for bringing the dish and how it represents something about who they are. Everyone can sample and enjoy during class that evening.

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Collaborative Exercise- Watch the above video and read the article within the Week 1 Topic Materials on Time Management. In groups of 3, discuss your favorite time management skills and share something new you learned from either the video or the article that you will include in your time management toolbox moving forward.

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The ONLY Way To Stop Procrastinating | Mel Robbins

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Transformative Learning

https://youtu.be/FJ0DflpRtZQ?si=JuoM4KZ0hwcMc0ms

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The 6 Principles of Andragogy (Explained in 3 Minutes)