Student Academic Belonging & Growth Culture: Part 1: Introduction

Evidence demonstrates that student academic belonging and growth culture in the classroom contribute to increased academic performance and overall well-being. Faculty and instructors can play a critical role in contributing to these elements in the classroom through syllabus and first day activities, course design features, and pedagogical style. In this workshop, we will discuss key concepts and teaching strategies, and why they matter.  Participants will leave with an introductory plan for implementation.

After attending the workshop, participants will be able to:

• describe the impact of student academic belonging and growth culture on student academic achievement and students’ overall sense of belonging
• define student academic belonging and growth culture
• describe intentional design strategies that can utilize the syllabus as a tool to contribute to student sense of belonging and growth culture
• identify effective teaching practices to support student academic belonging and growth culture in and outside of the classroom

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This workshop is one of a four-part series. Participants are encouraged to enroll in any or all of the workshops that suit their needs.  Please read about the series and additional workshops below:

Over a decade of research in social psychology demonstrates that learning mindsets significantly affect students’ persistence and academic achievement. Notably, these mindsets are not immutable; rather, they are influenced by daily interactions and educational experiences within the classroom. Cultivating a classroom environment that fosters a sense of belonging and supports student growth further enhances confidence and academic outcomes. This workshop series is designed to support instructors in adopting evidence-based teaching practices that promote such a culture. The series will address practical approaches, including revising syllabus language, broadening strategies for creating a welcoming classroom atmosphere, and providing wise feedback to students.

Series workshops:

• Student Academic Belonging & Growth Culture: Part 1: Introduction
• Student Academic Belonging & Growth Culture: Part 2: Teaching Strategies for Small or Medium Enrollment Courses
• Student Academic Belonging & Growth Culture: Part 2: Teaching Strategies for Large Enrollment Courses
• Active Learning in Large Enrollment Courses

If you have registered for this event, or are on the waitlist and require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate, please contact drakeinstitute@osu.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.