Achieving the Dream

Through our Teaching That Transforms spotlights, we feature faculty who are creating meaningful learning experiences that help students see themselves — and their potential — in the classroom. In this Q&A, Thomas King, professor of communication and theatre and program coordinator for theatre at Southwest Tennessee Community College, shares how his approach to teaching builds connection, encourages ownership of learning, and helps students recognize what they are capable of achieving.

Read more: https://achievingthedream.org/thomas-king-southwest-tn/

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