Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a desire to avoid conflict and/or offensive language continue to be common communication struggles for both American and international individuals (Rivas et al.,

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Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 108

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a desire to avoid conflict and/or offensive language continue to be common communication struggles for both American and international individuals (Rivas et al.,

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Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 105

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Discuss practical applications. Non-verbal communication adopted by the instructor. Non-verbal communication is arguably more important than verbal communication. Many instructors have a tendency to overload students with new information during the final minutes of class.

Attention 122

Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Discuss practical applications. Non-verbal communication adopted by the instructor. Non-verbal communication is arguably more important than verbal communication. Many instructors have a tendency to overload students with new information during the final minutes of class.

Attention 103

Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 103

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Take a few minutes to get ready (open your slides, organize the handouts, etc.) and then use the rest of the time to chat with your students about their weekends, their pets, their favorite sports teams – whatever helps you learn a bit more about them and communicate you are interested in them as people. How might this work?

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Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting Connections The practice of connecting with students helps to minimize power dynamics , begins to establish trust, and opens communication pathways. Pro tip: Keep students informed about your availability and communication schedule. muddiest point, exit/minute papers, or “How are you doing?”

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Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Take a few minutes to get ready (open your slides, organize the handouts, etc.) and then use the rest of the time to chat with your students about their weekends, their pets, their favorite sports teams – whatever helps you learn a bit more about them and communicate you are interested in them as people. How might this work?

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Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111