Inclusive Teaching and Learning Workshops
Inclusive Learning Medallion | Complete Inclusive Learning Medallion | 20 hours of work due May 2023 | |
Welcome and overview | Participants will have the opportunity to meet one another, learn more about the TEI track, and we will begin discussing the foundations of Inclusive Learning. | September 8 | Blackboard Introductions; Complete ‘hopes, dreams, wishes & realities’ worksheet |
What is Inclusive Teaching and Learning? | The session will focus on defining inclusive teaching and inclusive learning. We will look at concrete examples, set goals, and brainstorm challenges. | October 13 | Read Chapters One & Two of What Inclusive Instructors Do (WIID); Contribute to BB Discussion Board |
How do I design an inclusive course? | This session delves into how inclusive teaching and learning can be built into the design of a course. | November 10 | Read Chapter Three of WIID; Contribute to BB Discussion Board; Submit Redesign Plan Worksheet |
How do I make students feel welcome? | Participants will focus on building an inclusive, welcoming environment. | December 8 | Read Chapter Four of WIID; Contribute to BB Discussion Board; Submit Inclusive Climate Assignment |
How do I conduct classes inclusively? | In this session, discussion will center on strategies for welcoming all learners into the learning environment. | January 12 | Read Chapter Five of WIID; Contribute to BB Discussion Board; Submit Inclusive Teaching Strategy Assignment; Submit final requests for materials |
What tools can I use in an inclusive learning space? | Participants will discuss, create, and utilize hands-on tools for inclusive courses? | February 9 | Read Chapter Six of WIID; Contribute to BB Discussion Board; Submit Course Tool |
How can I tell if my plans are working? | In this session, participants will consider ways to assess inclusivity. | March 9 | Read Chapter 7 of WIID; Contribute to BB Discussion Board; Submit assessment plan assignment |
Author Visit | Guest speaker to talk about Inclusive Teaching and Learning. | April 11 | Submit questions for author visit by April 3 |
Virtual Forum and Wrap Up | Participants will present their plans in a virtual forum to the UTHSC Community. | May 9 | Prepare presentation. |
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