Center for Teaching and Learning Virtual Office Hours
‘I Can Maintain Eye Contact or Pay Attention, But Not Both at Once’ — Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity in Our Classrooms
Thursday, April 3
4 to 5 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Neurodiversity refers to the differences among all people in how they perceive and respond to the world because brains work in different ways. The differences among people — whether formally identified or not — may be considered typical or atypical, disabling or beneficial, and can vary along these dimensions across time and circumstances. The umbrella term “neurodivergent” includes dyspraxia, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyscalculia, autism and Tourette syndrome.
Neuro-inclusive teaching requires strategies that make success attainable for every student without relying on labels or singling people out. Rather than targeting specific individuals or groups, instructors can design impactful learning experiences that use flexibility, choice and transparency to improve learning and a sense of belonging for all students. Please join us to discuss some of these practices.
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