S2 E5 Dr. Robert Alexander: Flexible Teaching

In the newest episode of Teaching So Everyone Can Learn, I speak with Assistant Professor of Psychology & Counseling at the College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Robert Alexander, about the power of flexibility in the classroom. 

 

Flexibility is a core part of how Dr. Alexander designs an inclusive classroom experience. As we spoke, he highlighted key practices that have positively shaped his teaching and his ability to cultivate an environment where students trust him and feel set up to succeed. He starts by leveraging pre-course surveys to learn about his students before the semester begins, using those insights to make design adjustments or to stay aware of who might need extra support as the semester progresses. Dr. Alexander’s approach is rooted in inclusive teaching principles and the understanding that to teach flexibly is to stay responsive throughout the semester.  

 

Subscribe and listen to the episode to learn more about the ways that Dr. Alexander engages his students and reflect on what strategies you might try in your own classroom.