Useful techniques for remembering students’ names It’s important – and possible – to remember students’ names at university level, says Ng Lee KengNg Lee KengSingapore Institute of Technology
Saying people’s names right: what policymakers can doHow can leaders and policymakers in higher education help staff and students to respect people’s name-based identities? Jane Pilcher and Hannah Deakin-Smith identify steps to takeJane Pilcher, Hannah Deakin-SmithNottingham Trent University
Naming students is even more crucial in online classesNaming learners fosters a community in which the teacher is clearly all in and focused on individual members in the unique, shared space of the online classroomStone MeredithColorado State University Global
Keeping dead names out of convocationTrans students shouldn’t have to worry about being dead-named as they accept their parchment. Norma Rodenburg and Carrie Smith share four things to consider when making the switch from legal to affirmed names for graduation ceremoniesNorma Rodenburg, Carrie Smith University of Alberta
Say my name: the importance of correct terms, titles and pronunciationJane Bryan shares lessons in handling people’s names with respect and sensitivity, ensuring correct use and pronunciation to boost feelings of belonging within institutionsJane BryanThe University of Warwick
Hidden stories in Indonesian names: you do not have a surname?Rosemary Bai shares knowledge about the Indonesian naming system, encouraging higher education institutions and staff to be aware of its uniqueness and handle Indonesian names with respect Rosemary BaiChinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Pronouncing students’ names correctly: the whys and howsXin Xu, Natasha Robinson and Niall Winters explain why correctly articulating students’ names is so important to an inclusive learning environment, and provide practical tips for pronouncing Chinese namesXin Xu, Natasha Robinson, Niall WintersUniversity of Oxford
Linguistic racism can take a high toll on international studentsEven seemingly innocuous comments on the way that students use dominant local languages can have severe effects on mental health, says Sender DovchinSender DovchinCurtin University
Unmasking the scientist: breaking down anonymity to build relationships when teaching onlineSimple solutions to link students’ names to faces and build a rapport with individuals in your class when teaching online, by Kelly Edmunds and Bethan Gulliver Kelly Edmunds , Bethan GulliverUniversity of East Anglia
Immediacy cues are a great starting point for fostering inclusive classesBoth verbal and non-verbal cues, such as pronouncing names correctly, smiling and making eye contact signal to students that they are welcome, respected and valuedFlower DarbyNorthern Arizona University
Want to tear students from their phones? Learn their namesHolding students’ attention in a world of digital distractions is tough, but James Lang explains why remembering and using their names can make the task less herculeanJames M. LangAssumption University
How to create a sense of belonging for black students in a majority white academy Taking active, practical and nuanced approaches to ensuring the belonging of black students in majority white universities, at a micro and macro level, is everyone’s responsibility, explains Edith Lewis Edith LewisCanterbury Christ Church University
Teaching visually impaired students – and making class materials more accessible for everyone at the same timeHannah Thompson, a partially blind academic, offers six tips for ensuring an inclusive learning environmentHannah ThompsonRoyal Holloway, University of London
Netiquette: encouraging good behaviour in online classesOnline teaching can blur boundaries between home and university, so lecturers must take steps to ensure a safe and respectful online learning environment through good ‘netiquette’. Sam Smidt and Joanna Stroud explain howSam Smidt, Joanna StroudUniversity College London
