Student Academic Belonging & Growth Culture: Part 1: Introduction
Start time
October 29, 2026 10:00 AM
End time
October 29, 2026 11:30 AM
Presented By
Faculty Affairs
Location
Online (Zoom)
Workshop Worth
2
Description
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.
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.
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.
Register by Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
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Login Instructions (after registering in BuckeyeLearn)
Find the CarmenZoom link in "Session Details" and in the registrant confirmation email.
To join:
If link is not working to register, please log in to BuckeyeLearn. From landing page, click on Event Calendar. Find desired course on Calendar. Then click the "Request" button to complete registration.
Login Instructions (after registering in BuckeyeLearn)
Find the CarmenZoom link in "Session Details" and in the registrant confirmation email.
To join:
- In the sign in window, select Sign In with SSO.
- The domain is osu.zoom.us. Select Continue.
- Sign in using your Ohio State Username (lastname.#) and password.
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