Multiple dates: Learning and Pronouncing Students’ Names

Students tell us in campus forums, focus groups, and individual conversations how very important it is that instructors learn their names.  A student’s name is an important part of their identity, heritage, family and culture. Learning, using, and correctly pronouncing names helps create a classroom environment where students can thrive.

As instructors, we have countless strategies for teaching students. Why not learn strategies for teaching ourselves how to learn their names?

In this discussion-based workshop, faculty will be able to share tips and strategies for learning and pronouncing students’ names.

Outcomes:

1. Describe the importance of students’ names to their identity
2. Identify several techniques for learning names and choose a strategy to practice
3. Identify tips and strategies for learning to pronounce students’ names

Length:  50 minutes

Modality:  Zoom

Facilitator:  Bob Scribner

Email Bob for Zoom links