Undergraduates Need Extra Support This Year—Here’s How to Help
August 18, 2021
Today, educators must meet students’ psychological needs for safety and belonging before prioritizing academic excellence. Laura Freberg, Professor of Psychology at California Polytechnic State University and Nina Bilimoria Angelo, former Vice President of Product Marketing at Top Hat, share how to show students you care in the semester ahead. Put to practice, this means embracing active and collaborative learning, featuring diverse voices in your course materials, and employing empathetic assessment approaches including open-book exams, among other tactics.