Presented in the UAB Center for Teaching and Learning for UAB faculty by Melissa Hawkins, Ph.D. 

International students from certain educational backgrounds are naturally reticent to speak out in class, simply due to cultural differences, and many American students are hestitant to participate as well. Review ideas you can use to help students understand why our educational culture values classroom discussion and how to participate effectively and appropriately. Learn ways to spur-on involvement spontaneously during class.

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Please note:  The UAB Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) presents workshops on teaching practice for UAB faculty (including adjunct instructors), pre-approved graduate students who are currently under contract to teach academic courses at UAB, and teaching staff.  Academic advisors and staff who work directly with students are also approved to come to non-teaching focused workshops. CTL workshops are not intended for UAB graduate or undergraduate students.