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With midterms behind us and finals approaching, we find ourselves entering one of the most stressful and demanding periods of the semester, for both faculty and students. As educators, it’s easy to get caught up in the pressure of grading, preparing students for finals, and meeting expectations. However, as Cate Denial writes in A Pedagogy of Kindness, “The biggest obstacle to kindness in the classroom is fear – and the antidote is self-knowledge” (100). By cultivating reflection and self-knowledge – both in ourselves and in the students with whom we work - we can create a more mindful and compassionate classroom environment. While we reflect on self-awareness and kindness, we also invite you to consider some of the upcoming events and resources available through the Faculty Hub this week. - Gabriel
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This Week in the Faculty Hub
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We often hear about the benefits of giving students detailed feedback on their work. What can we do to make sure, though, that our feedback will be useful to our students? How can we prepare students to make the most of the feedback that we give them? Check out Dr. Ania Kowalik’s collection on “Improving Students’ Feedback Literacy” on UVA’s Teaching Hub!
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Inclusive Pedagogy Partnership Program (IP3)
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The call for applications went out for IP3 and the IP Cohort two weeks ago, but you still have plenty of time to apply! The IP3 program pairs students and faculty (or instructional staff) together for a semester-long partnership experience focused on the implementation of principles of inclusive pedagogy. Student partners regularly observe, provide feedback, and serve as a thinking partner for the faculty member, helping them to reflect on, refine, and enhance their inclusive teaching practices. Applications due April 15!
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Inclusive Pedagogy (IP) Cohort
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An academic initiative since 2018, the Inclusive Pedagogy Cohort functions as a learning community, bringing together faculty and instructional staff from all five schools and many disciplines to deepen individual and collective knowledge of inclusive pedagogies. Applications due May 15!
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We are always looking for new and exciting projects and collaborations. Feel free to contact us.
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