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Safety, Story, and Belonging: Teaching to the Ancient Brain

Christopher G. Jones and Julia VanderMolen June 15, 2026

In modern classrooms, where students have diminishing attention spans, some freeze when called upon, and others seem to unravel at the slightest sign of critical feedback, old methods of teaching are caving under the weight of a new, trending reality. Across higher education, faculty are

How to Respond to Hostile, Inappropriate Comments in Class

Tasha Souza, PhD April 11, 2017

When hot moments ignite in the classroom, it is important to engage thoughtfully and purposively in strategies that maintain a supportive communication climate. Managing hot moments is a complex endeavor, and it is our responsibility to maintain a climate that is conducive to learning by

Classroom Spaces Where Great and Magical Things Can Happen

Maryellen Weimer August 3, 2016

Classroom spaces (virtual or physical) are special. We tend to take them for granted, partly because spaces in general have become less differentiated. We don’t do certain things in specified places like we used to. We work at home, on planes, and in various public

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Safety, Story, and Belonging: Teaching to the Ancient Brain

How to Respond to Hostile, Inappropriate Comments in Class

Classroom Spaces Where Great and Magical Things Can Happen

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