Teaching Through Connection: Relationship-Centered Pedagogy

As AI transforms higher education, the irreplaceable value of human relationships becomes more evident. This interactive workshop explores evidence-based strategies for fostering meaningful faculty-student and peer connections that deepen engagement and support student success. Drawing from research on relationship-rich education and culturally sustaining pedagogies, participants will examine how intentional relationship-building creates learning communities where students thrive. Through collaborative activities and discussion, you will develop concrete techniques for facilitating connection, building trust, and designing course structures that prioritize relational learning alongside content mastery.

This session is only open to Northeastern University students, staff and educators. Please use your Northeastern email when registering.

Accommodations

CATLR is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreters, alternative formats), please contact CATLR (catlr@northeastern.edu; +1-617-373-3157) as soon as possible. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.