Student-Faculty Partnerships in Curricula
There is a growing movement to not only include but also involve students in curricula decisions. Students in higher education have challenged the…
Equity and Inclusion Practices: An Overview
This guide introduces a few pedagogies you can adopt into your inclusive teaching practice. They can help facilitate connections and conversations…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM
What are diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how are they related to higher education? You have probably encountered these terms a lot over the…
Supporting Students through Difficult Conversations
The classroom can be a place to explore controversial topics including equity, identity, religious beliefs, and political views. These topics may…
Teaching in Inclement Weather
In inclement weather, PSU may have a delayed start, an early closure, or a full-day closure. Here’s how to: Reduce impacts to class meetings and…
Student Voices on Remote Learning
Students had a range of responses to the sudden shift to remote learning during Spring term 2020. While many students expressed appreciation for…
Create Accessible Course Materials
When course materials — readings, videos, slides, websites, etc. — are accessible, all students benefit. Students with disabilities can engage with…
Building an Effective Syllabus
An effective syllabus is both relevant and accessible for all students. Along with complete information, it needs organization and formatting that…
Supporting Students Online
Online students can find it challenging to stay motivated and engaged in learning. Here are steps you can take when building online activities to…
Engaging Students in Large Classes
Large classes pose unique challenges for instructors and students alike. Active, personalized learning is often best — but difficult in a large…