Jennifer Anglin

t is important for instructors to identify ways to support and accommodate students with learning challenges in both classroom and laboratory settings. Instructors must recognize that learning preferences are different from learning challenges. While all instructors have their own preferred ways of learning and may naturally tend to teach in ways that align with those preferences, we must be mindful that not all students learn in the same way. As instructors, we should challenge this tendency and intentionally create learning environments that recognize and accommodate the diverse needs of our students.

I learned that literacy and language are two distinct concepts, and that each develops at different rates and levels. Therefore, it is essential to provide every student with opportunities to continue developing both their literacy and language skills without making assumptions about what they can or cannot do in a particular language.

We need to design and adjust all communication methods and activities to ensure every student has access to the support they need to succeed in school.

Faculty should demonstrate inclusive practices and maintain a zero-tolerance approach to exclusionary behavior in both classroom settings and online student interactions.

Inviting former students to speak with my current students provides reassurance and encouragement. It gives current students a sense of peace while allowing former students to share their success stories and inspire others.

It is valuable for students to assess their learning styles; however, they should also explore multiple approaches to learning rather than limiting themselves to just one. Providing a variety of options—such as lectures, videos, and hands-on activities—allows students to engage with material in different ways and recognize that they may be multimodal learners rather than fitting into a single category.
 

Learn that using mind maps as a visual memory tool involves organizing information into interconnected diagrams that mirror how the brain naturally associates ideas, making it easier to understand, retain, and recall information.

Operationalizing educational theory is the process of translating abstract learning principles into concrete, measurable teaching practices, strategies, and assessments that can be implemented and evaluated in real-world educational settings.

It's always best to maintain open communication and an open-door policy with students. They should have access to you whenever they need assistance or clarification.

I have learned that when teaching an online course, it's essential to welcome students with an introductory video.  It is also important to communicate timely manner.