Dr. Bill Davis of Washington State University discusses two simple, non-content interventions that improve student success and decrease the equity gap.  You will be amazed how a simple wording change to a syllabus, and how a straightforward email of encouragement can improve student success and decrease the equity gap of your courses.  This is an important episode for all faculty.  A few positively worded statements can help your students succeed.  All of your students.  Listen and let us know what you think at teachingforstudentsuccess.org.

Dr. Kimberly Tanner of San Francisco State University discusses her work documenting and coding the non-content talk that facutly use as they speak to students during class sessions. This work establishes the framework for future studies on the impact of “Instructor Talk” on the performance and attitudes of students.

Dr. Carl Wieman, who was awarded a Nobel Prize for Physics in 2001, discusses his motivation to move away from fundamental physics research to the world of education research. Dr. Wieman tells a story that will resonate with those interested in ensuring that students are provided with the best possible learning opportunities for their success.