• Use pre-course surveys with specific questions to gather insights on key concepts.
• Start with diagnostic quizzes to assess students’ foundational knowledge.
• Have students create concept maps to show their individual understanding.
• Set up discussion forums where students can share thoughts on assigned topics.
• Encourage personal reflections, video responses, or submission of prior assignments to explore students’ experiences.
• Incorporate case studies, simulations, and virtual labs to evaluate practical understanding.
• Provide self-assessment tools to help students reflect on their own comprehension.
• Offer virtual interviews or office hours for personalized interactions.
• Promote peer-to-peer discussions to encourage diverse perspectives.
• Combine these methods for a well-rounded approach to understanding your students.

• Use learning style assessments to understand how students learn best.
• Pay attention to students’ actions and preferences during class activities.
• Evaluate how students respond to different teaching methods.
• Encourage students to reflect on and assess their own learning preferences.
• Give students choices in how they engage with material through different learning modalities.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies, such as visuals, audio, reading, and hands-on activities, to support diverse needs.
• Collect student feedback to learn about their preferences and adjust your teaching accordingly.
• Work with students to identify their strengths and preferred ways of learning.
• Integrate technology tools like multimedia or interactive simulations to cater to various learning styles.

• Recognizes and addresses the diverse cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic challenges students face to promote fairness and inclusion in education.
• Makes lessons more meaningful and effective by including culturally relevant materials, examples, and viewpoints.
• Builds a sense of pride and belonging for students from underrepresented or marginalized groups.
• Helps students succeed by understanding and accommodating their unique learning needs shaped by cultural and socioeconomic factors.
• Promotes empathy, respect, and understanding among students from different backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Assists educators in identifying and removing barriers to learning caused by cultural or socioeconomic differences, ensuring equal access to opportunities.
• Prepares students for a diverse and connected world by fostering cross-cultural understanding and competence.

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H2: Pre-Assessments

H3: Pre-Course Survey

A pre-course survey helps instructors learn about participants’ needs and goals before the course begins. It allows them to assess prior knowledge and skills, enabling them to adjust the course content to better fit learners’ needs. The survey also provides a starting point for measuring progress during the course and encourages learners to take ownership of their education by setting clear goals for growth.

Instructors can create a pre-course survey in Canvas Quizzes, Microsoft Form or SurveyMonkey.