You are cordially invited to attend Janet Payne’s teaching presentation on February 25th at noon in AVC 287N.  Janet will be presenting “Creating a Welcoming Classroom” based in part on Teaching at Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors by Linda Nilson.

This presentation will focus on ways of creating a warm, welcoming  environment that fosters student participation, motivation to learn, satisfaction with the course, and achievement of course objectives.  Much of the practical information suggested by Nilson revolves around planning a welcoming classroom, creating positive first day of class, developing rapport with and between students, learning students' names, and creating an inclusive and equitable classroom.