UNCF Teaching + Learning Center

Thank you for joining the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center this week for the eighth and final session of the Spring 2024 TLC Talks series! We want to thank H. Ray Keith, MA and Sarah Kinnison, MEd from Achieving the Dream for presenting, "Putting Culturally Responsive Teaching into Practice: Equity Minded Digital Teaching Strategy Guides." If you weren't able to join us, you can view the recording on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ec52_r82 Key take-aways included: 1) Culturally responsive pedagogy intentionally affirms and validates students' diverse cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. 2) Implement instructional strategies that ensure equitable educational experiences for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students. 3) Create educational spaces that holistically engage the whole student in the learning experience. What culturally responsive teaching strategies do you use in your courses? Let us know in the comments! Thank you again for joining us for this session and throughout the 2023-2024 academic year! We hope you will join us when TLC Talks returns in Fall 2024!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, May 7th from 12-12:45 PM EST for the eighth and final session of the Spring 2024 UNCF Teaching + Learning Center series: TLC Talks! H. Ray Keith, MA and Sarah Kinnison, MEd from Achieving the Dream will be presenting, "Putting Culturally Responsive Teaching into Practice: Equity Minded Digital Teaching Strategy Guides." Please join us as we explore strategies to incorporate into your pedagogical practice! Please register to receive the link to the last session of this series dedicated to the advancement and professional development of HBCU faculty and their communities of practice. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eQE62VEN

Please join the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center on Tuesday, May 7 from 12-12:45 PM EST for the eighth and last session of the TLC Talks series for Spring 2024! H. Ray Keith, MA and Sarah Kinnison, MEd from Achieving the Dream will present, "Putting Culturally Responsive Teaching into Practice: Equity Minded Digital Teaching Strategy Guides." Please register to receive the link to the eighth and last Spring 2024 session of this professional development opportunity for our HBCU faculty! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eQE62VEN

Thank you for joining the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center this week for the seventh session of the Spring 2024 TLC Talks series! A special thank you to Andrea Stallworth, LCSW, MSW, from Tuskegee University for presenting on, "Faculty Self-Care and Burnout Prevention: Strategies for Maintaining Well-Being while Managing Teaching Responsibilities." If you weren't able to join us, you can view the recording on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eZqey5PQ Key take-aways included: 1) Prioritize Personal Well-being: Faculty members often dedicate significant time and energy to their work, which can lead to neglecting their own well-being. 2) Practice Self-Care: Prioritizing self-care is essential for preventing burnout. This includes taking care of physical health by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious meals, and exercising regularly. 3) Set Boundaries: Establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life is critical for preventing burnout. How do you take care of yourself while maintaining your teaching responsibilities? Sound off in the comments! Remember to join us for the last session of the Spring 2024 TLC Talks series, Tuesday, 5/7/2024 from 12-12:45 PM EST. We will be joined by H. Ray Keith, MA and Sarah Kinnison, MEd from Achieving the Dream who will present, "Putting Culturally Responsive Teaching into Practice: Equity Minded Digital Teaching Strategy Guides." Register now to receive the link: https://lnkd.in/eQE62VEN

Join us virtually on Tuesday, April 23 from 12-12:45 PM EST for the seventh session of the Spring 2024 UNCF Teaching + Learning Center series: TLC Talks! Tuskegee University's Andrea Stallworth, LCSW, MSW, will be presenting, "Faculty Self-Care and Burnout Prevention: Strategies for Maintaining Well-Being while Managing Teaching Responsibilities." We hope you will join us as we learn ways in which educators can employ self-care strategies and avoid burnout! Please register to receive the link to the seventh session of this professional development series supporting HBCU faculty and their communities of practice. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e7xnkte6

Please join the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center on Tuesday, April 23 from 12-12:45 PM EST for the seventh session of the TLC Talks series for Spring 2024! Andrea Stallworth, LCSW, MSW from Tuskegee University will be presenting, "Faculty Self-Care and Burnout Prevention: Strategies for Maintaining Well-Being while Managing Teaching Responsibilities." Please register to receive the link to the seventh session of this initiative that aims to support the professional development of our HBCU faculty! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e7xnkte6

Thank you for joining the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center this week for the sixth session of the Spring 2024 TLC Talks series! Much gratitude to Dr. Dawn Turner from Oakwood University for presenting and leading the discussion on, "Assessment Strategies for Diverse Learners: Designing Assessments that Accommodate Various Learning Styles and Backgrounds." If you weren't able to join us, you can view the recording on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e4Ng8eSb Key take-aways included: 1) Assessment strategy based on learner diversities is a notion for the concept of student success in higher education. 2) Assessments tell us what students have learned and how to better engage them in the learning process. 3) A strategic assessment approach cultivates an inclusive and effective assessment environment for diverse learners. How do you design and redesign assessments for your students? Let us know in the comments! Remember to join us for the next session of the Spring 2024 TLC Talks series, Tuesday, 4/23/2024 from 12-12:45 PM EST. We will be joined by Andrea Stallworth, LCSW, MSW, from Tuskegee University who will be presenting, "Faculty Self-Care and Burnout Prevention: Strategies for Maintaining Well-Being while Managing Teaching Responsibilities." Register now to receive the link: https://lnkd.in/e7xnkte6

Join us virtually on Tuesday, April 9 from 12-12:45 PM EST for the sixth session of the Spring 2024 UNCF Teaching + Learning Center series: TLC Talks! Our guest presenter, Dr. Dawn Turner from Oakwood University, will be presenting, "Assessment Strategies for Diverse Learners: Designing Assessments that Accommodate Various Learning Styles and Backgrounds." Let's explore ways of adapting and crafting assessments that are more inclusive of the diverse ways students learn and retain information! Please register to receive the link to the sixth session of this series that aims to support HBCU faculty and their communities of practice. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eMkajDDE

Join the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center on Tuesday, April 9 from 12-12:45 PM EST for the sixth session of the TLC Talks series for Spring 2024! Dr. Dawn Turner from Oakwood University will be presenting, "Assessment Strategies for Diverse Learners: Designing Assessments that Accommodate Various Learning Styles and Backgrounds." Please register to receive the link to the sixth session of this professional development initiative for HBCU faculty! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eMkajDDE

Thank you for joining the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center this week for the fifth session of the Spring 2024 TLC Talks series! Special thanks to Dr. Norris Edney from Talladega College for presenting and leading the discussion on, "Navigating Sensitive Conversations: Approaches to Facilitate Respectful Discussions on Race, Social Justice, and Challenging Topics." If you weren't able to join us, you can view the recording on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eTma8hYc Key take-aways included: 1) Sensitive conversations are hard, and your success in navigating them can benefit from practice, self-reflection, and a willingness to learn from mistakes. 2) Give yourself grace and be aware of yourself, your core beliefs, and the boundaries you need to maintain to stay healthy and whole. Take comfort in knowing you can take these into any conversation. 3) Ask yourself good questions as you navigate turbulent conversations: Who am I? What is my purpose? What do I need to feel safe, supported, open, productive, and trusting? What is my role here? What influence/impact do I/should I/CAN I have here? How do you approach and handle sensitive conversations at your institution and in your classroom? Sound off in the comments! Remember to join us for the next session of the Spring 2024 TLC Talks series, Tuesday, 4/9/2024 from 12-12:45 PM EST. We will be joined by Oakwood University's Dawn Turner, D. Mgt., who will present, "Assessment Strategies for Diverse Learners: Designing Assessments that Accommodate Various Learning Styles and Backgrounds." Register now to receive the link: https://lnkd.in/eMkajDDE