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How Teacher Language Can Build a More Democratic Classroom

Cult of Pedagogy

During a second and third grade book discussion group, a group member, Claire, invited into the conversation Shauna, a quiet student who often missed classroom discussions to go down the hall to her special education class — a practice that can make such students feel like outsiders in their own class. An excellent discussion ensued.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

2021), emphasizing the establishment of environments conducive to students’ intellectual development. This requires educators to enhance their relational competence (Aspelin 2020, 589; Aspelin and Jonsson 2019, 265) and deepen their understanding of social presence and student self-concepts.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

2021), emphasizing the establishment of environments conducive to students’ intellectual development. This requires educators to enhance their relational competence (Aspelin 2020, 589; Aspelin and Jonsson 2019, 265) and deepen their understanding of social presence and student self-concepts.