Inclusive Pedagogy

Schedule

Part I (15 minutes)

Introductions; reasons for joining the workshop. Introductions followed by a brief discussion of what inclusive pedagogy entails. In preparation for the workshop, participants will read excerpts from selected readings.

Part II (10 minutes)

Creating a class Code of Engagement. Facilitator will compile results to facilitate suggestions and discussions.

Part III (20 minute)

The workshop will be divided into small groups dependent upon the goals of participants. Topics may include structured discussion activities; discussing controversial or difficult topics; making the moments of “hot” moments in the classroom; the challenges of dominant talkers; keeping discussion going through questioning, listening, and responding; or designing transparent assignments that increase underserved college students’ success. Short readings will be provided to each group dependent upon topic in order to help facilitate discussion. Participants will reconvene to share with the group. Facilitator will compile results to facilitate suggestions and discussions.

Part IV (15 minutes)

Sharing of a single intervention (or set of interventions) you’ve made or plan to make based on what has been learned from the workshop. Facilitator will compile the suggestions to facilitate suggestions and discussions.

Post Workshop

All material discussed during the workshop, including the information compiled by the facilitator, will be shared on the blog at the conclusion of the workshop. Additional resources will also be uploaded. Post-workshop, participants who wish to continue discussion with one another and the facilitator can develop an Inclusive Pedagogy Portfolio in preparation for designing a new course or assignment or re-working an old standard.