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As faculty we often need to initiate difficult conversations with our students. They may be struggling academically, having challenges with a group assignment or an academic integrity issue may have surfaced. Through reflection and group discussion you will access the principles of learner centered teaching to positively influence the success of these conversations. This session will help you build the skills needed to approach difficult conversations with confidence.

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Classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse and require faculty who possess competencies for teaching all students.  A wide variety of teaching strategies and culturally sensitive curriculum are necessary, but even more important are instructors who are responsive to the unique needs and differences of each student.  Come and explore 5 competencies that will help move us in the direction of becoming even better at culturally competent teaching!

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As educators we must ensure that we maximize the learning opportunity for each student in our classroom. This workshop presents Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a learning framework that focuses on ways in which content is presented, how students are assessed and evaluated, and strategies, tools and resources we can use to engage students in their own learning.

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This workshop will review active learning strategies to develop a working understanding of what active learning is and how it can provoke student engagement. Participants will generate an inventory of engaging classroom activities and techniques drawing from the experiences of the facilitators and other participants.

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Classroom management can be a major stressor for faculty and students. During this workshop, through reflection and active participation, participants will identify challenges occurring in the classroom, explore various management techniques and take away tools and strategies to enable them to create and maintain an effective learning environment

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Lesson Plans in the College Context

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The Myth of Average: Todd Rose at TEDxSonomaCounty

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The Myth of Average: Todd Rose at TEDxSonomaCounty

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The Myth of Average:  Todd Rose at TEDxSonomaCounty

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Link to Instructional Strategies diagram (p 17) 

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Link to Instructional Strategies diagram (p 17) 

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https://goo.gl/iRrLM7