Course description
Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the College Classroom
Inclusive teaching is an issue that has received increased attention on college campuses around the country and around the world. Understanding how course climate impacts students and their learning is increasingly important to faculty and administrators alike across a wide range of educational contexts. Yet creating equitable learning environments that support all students’ learning can be a challenge, especially when one considers that course climate consists of a variety of factors (e.g., student-student interactions, faculty-student interactions, course content and policies). Despite the fact that creating an inclusive teaching environment is beneficial for all students’ learning, issues around inclusion and disinclusion are rarely discussed in practical terms.
Participants in this course will consider multiple facets of inclusive teaching, including the creation of an equitable course climate, the design and implementation of accessible and inclusive classroom practices and assessments, and the selection and implementation of diverse course content. Participants will engage with key concepts in inclusive teaching and learn from experts in higher education who share their important research on student development, microaggressions, stereotype threat, and Universal Design for Learning. Participants will be equipped with tools to help them develop inclusive courses that support all learners.
This course was developed by the Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning, with generous funding from the Provost’s Teaching & Learning MOOC RFP, and support from the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites
None
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- Identify instructor assumptions about students and how these assumptions impact teaching practices
- Develop an awareness of critical self-reflection and its value in teaching diverse learners
- Define the key components that impact inclusive classrooms
- Apply inclusive teaching strategies in individual teaching contexts
- Identify resources needed to continually improve inclusive teaching practice
Training Course Content
- Overview of Inclusive Teaching
- Establishing and Supporting an Inclusive Course Climate
- Setting Explicit Expectations
- Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Through Course Content
- Designing All Course Elements for Accessibility
- Cultivating Critical Self-Reflection
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Colgate University, a partner institute of EdX.
2-3 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$49
- Audit Track - Free