As we’ve frequently pointed to throughout this manifesto, creating queer-friendly classrooms is an ongoing process, and you will never be able to know everything about queerness or how to handle every situation. What we all must … Continue reading...
Tag: classroom practice
Queer friendly Classrooms: Calling people out.
When a student says or does something that is offensive, it is important to talk to them about it. We know that this is a difficult task, as so many different situations call for different responses, … Continue reading...
Queer-Friendly Classrooms: Your Queer Student Is Not Your Queer Teacher
Queer students are in higher education to learn just as much as non-queer students are. When attending a class, most queer students want to feel a part of the class cohort, rather than a teacher to … Continue reading...
Teaching Stories #8: James Norman
Dr James Norman is a BILT Fellow and Programme Director for Civil Engineering.
Take a break
Many, many years ago I gave a three hour lecture on concrete with out taking a break. In the three hours I barely paused … Continue reading...
Teaching Stories #7: Aydin Nassehi
This teaching story is submitted by Aydin Nahessi, a Reader in Manufacturing Systems and Head of Mechanical Engineering.
Using name labels to make the interactions more personal
In a medium sized class (around 40 students) dealing with a relatively technical … Continue reading...
Teaching Stories #6: Ksenia Shalonova
My unusual classroom observation
This teaching story was submitted by Ksenia Shalonova , a Teaching Fellow in Engineering Mathematics.
When I was pursuing a teaching career, it was common to be observed by your manager. They normally come with a … Continue reading...