Advancing Equity in Every Class: Practical Course Design and Teaching Strategies
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Equity-minded teaching can be defined as evidence-based course design and teaching strategies, which, when paired with critical self-reflection, help all students have an equal chance to succeed in any class, especially historically underserved students.
Based on The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching (2022), this session will present theory and practical tips that follow the cadence of how we teach. Faculty will discuss:
- Design strategies for before the term
- Day-to-day approaches to enact during the term
- Reflections to engage in throughout and after the term
Whether you teach in-person, online, or some combination of both, you’ll gain small yet impactful approaches you can implement in your next class.
Presented by: Flower Darby
Flower Darby celebrates and promotes effective teaching in all modalities to advance equitable learning outcomes for all students. She's an Associate Director of the Teaching for Learning Center at the University of Missouri. Prior to that, she held roles such as Assistant Dean of Online and Innovative Pedagogies, Director of Teaching for Student Success, and Senior Instructional Designer.
Program Date and Time: Tuesday, 11/14, from 11am-12:15pm
Location: Online (The Zoom link will be provided with the email registration confirmation and by email the day before the event.)
Program Outcomes
- Exploring evidence-based frameworks to welcome and support all students, regardless of their background, abilities, identities, needs, and preferences
- Creating classes in which factors that used to predict student success (or lack thereof) lose their influence
- Understanding proven approaches that advance equity in every class
Attendance & Registration Information
Our programs are intended for JMU faculty or staff only! If you are a student or administrator and would like to attend, please email cfi@jmu.edu with your request.
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