Ep. 008: A Community of Learners
How do you create a “community of learners?” You’ve probably heard that phrase before, but what does it really mean, and how do you achieve it? This week, we explore those questions with CTLT’s Dana Karraker. Discover the philosophy behind this important concept, techniques to apply to your teaching, and signs that show when it’s actually working.
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Show Notes
You might have heard Dana mention that she brought some show and tell... it was a copy of Paulo Freire's seminal Pedagogy of the Oppressed. Here's the citation:
Freire, P. (2000). Pedagogy of the oppressed (30th anniversary ed.). New York: Continuum.
Some additional resources:
- Learn more about Freire’s work at the Freire Institute’s website.
- A past episode where we discussed building a community of learners with a welcoming syllabus.
- Need some methods for building community? Try these suggestions from the Faculty Focus website.
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