In-Classroom Engagement Practices: Intercultural

Work in small groups or stations when possible

Use multiple and diverse examples and comparisons to help students identify connections

Give students opportunities to apply skills or knowledge in diverse contexts

Individuation – Help to prevent stereotypic inferences by obtaining specific information about group members. This will also help others to evaluate members of the target group based on personal attributes rather than group-based or visual stereotypes

Use teaching methods and materials that are motivating and relevant to students with diverse ages, genders, and cultures

Avoid segregating or stigmatizing students by drawing undue attention to a difference or sharing private information about them

Use student preferred names and pronouns in both electronic and in-person communications

Require small groups in the class to communicate in ways inclusive of all students

Assign group work in which learners must engage and interact with one another using a variety of skills and roles

Activate student voices throughout the entirety of the class

Collaborate with students as co-constructors of nowledge and give them the opportunity to share for everyone to learn from them

Incorporate “Think-Pair-Share” into course activities – This technique allows for students to take time to respond to a question on their own, whether written or not, and then discuss with their peers before sharing to the rest of the class. This will also allow for connections to build among students.