When instructors decide to innovate in their teaching, some students love it, but others can actively resist. Various learning-centred pedagogical approaches can elicit this negative response, be it use of a flipped classroom model, extensive use of groupwork, or unconventional assessment approaches like ungrading. Anything that’s new or unexpected for students based on their past educational experiences can result in a negative response from at least some students, and when resistance occurs, it can be deflating and even damaging for instructors.
In this workshop, we will explore elements of resistance and a change management theory that helps to explain it. Based on this theory, we will share various strategies to help limit student resistance to instructional innovations and seek examples and experiences from participants to generate a more fulsome set of strategies.
Registration
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Cancellations
Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.
Accessibility
The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.