Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Teaching Newsletter

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) TEACHING NEWSLETTER
Spring 2022 Issue #1

Small Changes to Promote DEI in College Classrooms

Original article is linked here.
Small changes over time can add up to large impacts in the classroom and in our department. To this end, the DEI

committee wants to help you in incorporating these inclusive changes.

In each newsletter we will share an article that has validated references and proven methods to help promote DEI. If you just need practical ideas to use today, simply read the bulleted points.

Small Changes to Adopt Inclusive Pedagogical Practices

• ● Check in with students using a quick autograded survey asking students about themselves, their experiences and goals.

• ● Have students tell/Zoom chat/email/Poll Everywhere/ message you about one thing they wish their teacher knew about them.

○ If you have a large class you can always review a subset to get a snapshot or have a TA/preceptor summarize key findings for you.

Small Changes to Create Inclusive Curricula

● Be sure students can see themselves in examples you use while covering course content ○ Here is a repository of ideas: https://scientistspotlights.org/spotlight-search/

● Learn about Universal Design on your own or attend campus trainings

Small Changes to Conduct Inclusive Assessment

● Offer students a choice in how they illustrate their understanding of course material Want to learn more? Attend these upcoming Center for Teaching & Learning trainings:

• ○ Enhancing Cultural Awareness: March 23, 24, 25; online asynchronous

• ○ Practical Steps to Connecting with your Online Students Throughout the Semester: April 20;

  1:00 PM; online synchronous

• ○ Building a Sustainable Culture of Quality and Equity in Digital Learning Environments: May 4; 11