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Event Series:
Building a Connected Classroom Climate
Building a Connected Classroom Climate – Group 1
January 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Building a Connected Classroom Climate
Date, Time & Location:
Facilitators:
- Darla McDowell, Instructor – Early Childhood Education
- Dr. Morgan Presley, Instructor – Biological Clinical Science
- Dr. Faith Swickard – Nursery Site Coordinator and Family Advocate
Event Description:
This two-part workshop will explore strategies for cultivating a classroom climate where students are actively involved, feel heard, and committed to learning. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and activities, participants will explore how relationships and self-regulation impact readiness to learn. Faculty will leave this workshop with strategies for establishing a classroom atmosphere that recognizes mistakes and conflict as an opportunity for personal and academic growth.
Event Objectives:
By the end of this session, faculty will:
- Have a basic understanding of brain states and their impact on learning
- Be able to implement strategies that help students move to an executive brain state and be prepared for learning
RSVP Instructions:
No RSVP is needed to join this event. For a calendar reminder, email facdev@otc.edu and we will forward you an invite with all the necessary details.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about or need accommodations to attend this session, please contact the Center for Academic Innovation at facdev@otc.edu or 417-447-4800
