As instructors, many of us may prioritize the materials and skills that we want students to learn. But studies have shown that too much of a focus on the skills and knowledge that students have yet to develop may perpetuate bias and inequitable learning environments within the classroom (Williams & Toldson, 2020; Garriott, 2020). Specifically,… Read more »
Tag: diversity
Bringing Anti-Racist Practices into the Classroom
This blog post is an adaptation of Joan Middendorf’s “Making educational use of difficult moments” post previously published on our blog, with support here from Madeleine Gonin and Megan Betz. We have refreshed the content here as we begin developing programming and building support for instructors that is responsive to our current national moment, as… Read more »
Inclusivity in the Online Classroom
As our colleagues previously highlighted, the literature on inclusivity “addresses the question of respect and shared agency.” Inclusivity is a rare moment in our academic theory where thought requires action–requires the practice of inclusive teaching. At a coffee hour earlier this summer break, we were joined by instructors from across campus who shared their successes… Read more »
The ways in which hunger and homelessness may affect our classrooms
When we consider the ways in which our classrooms are diverse, many of us first think of what we consider to be “visible” identities. These often include identity factors such as race and gender, both of which may or may not be “visible” depending on a variety of contexts. Many people may not consider students… Read more »
Technologies for Creating Inclusive Classes
Research shows that creating inclusive classes can help your students improve their performance by enhancing their learning (Muruyama, et. al., 2000). A key starting point for inclusion is making sure everyone feels like they belong to the class community—that they have opportunities to be heard and engage with classmates. As an IUB instructor, you have… Read more »
Lifting Every Graduate Instructor Voice
As graduate student instructors, our classrooms are cultural intersections. In this setting, we often face barriers with student engagement and identifying diverse educational resources. In order to support graduate students throughout the instructor experience, graduate students needs spaces that prepare them with knowledge and skills for cross-cultural experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Moreover,… Read more »