Presenter: 

       Victor Favela - Director of Center for Teaching and Learning & Instructional Designer

Title:

       Improving Student Retention by Increasing Engagement in Your Class

Description:

       This Professional Learning Cohort is designed for educators who want to enhance student retention by fostering a more engaging and interactive classroom environment.  Participants will learn practical strategies to enhance student involvement, build supportive learning communities, and create inclusive experiences that encourages students to stay committed and succeed in their academic journey.  

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key factors that influence student retention and understand their impact on student success.
• Apply strategies to increase student engagement in both in-person and online classroom settings.
• Design inclusive learning activities that meet student needs and promote active participation.
• Create a supportive classroom environment by creating a sense of community and belonging among students.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of engagement strategies using student feedback and retention data to make informed improvements.
• Develop a personalized action plan to implement engagement strategies in your own teaching practice.  

Meeting Dates:

Meeting Time:

       8:30 - 10:00 AM

Location:

       BYRD 404

Stipend Points:

     125

Registration:

       You can register for this and other CTL cohorts on this link.

Deliverable:

       Participants will select a specific strategy from one of the available modules to integrate into their classrooms. Following its implementation, they will submit a reflection, detailing their experiences and observations through the provided link.

       Deliverable Submission Link
 

If you have any questions, please email ctl@actx.edu or call 371-5127.