Oct 28: 8. Diversity and inclusion. Challenges and strategies for success in the diverse classroom. Inclusiveness of diversity in race, nationality, gender, disability, low income & educational background, sexual identity & orientation, military service, etc., and neurodiversity. Understanding the particular classroom challenges for international students and others with diverse backgrounds. Recognizing, preventing, and coping with unwelcome behaviors inhospitable to the inclusive learning environment.

Center for Research on Learning & Teaching, University of Michigan, “The Research Basis for Inclusive Teaching” [webpage] (2020) and “Reflecting on Your Practice: Applying Inclusive Teaching Principles” (2020), Research Basis.pdf, Reflecting.pdf
Center for Faculty Development and Excellence, Emory University, “Inclusive Pedagogy: Discussions and Resources” (2020) – [follow up the links of greatest interest], Inclusive Pedagogy 2019-2020.pdf
Optional: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, How People Learn II: Learners, Contexts, and Cultures (Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2018), part of chapter 9 (“Learning Disabilities,” 203-211), HPL II ch 9.pdf

Recording: Zoom Recording Oct 28

Learning Objectives

Define 'diversity' and 'inclusive teaching.'
Summarize the research-based understanding of the impact of diversity on learning success and on best practices for inclusive teaching.
1. For example, what are 'microaggressions' and 'stereotype threat' and how might they affect learning outcomes?
Analyze and identify candidate strategies for inclusive teaching in your own practice.