Drexel Institute for Inclusive and Equitable Teaching
However, implementing culturally relevant, inclusive, and equity-minded pedagogies requires time and support. It is a process that involves examination of our knowledge base, revision of course materials and teaching practices, and courage to have tough conversations in our classrooms.
Benefits of a Collaborative Program
The Drexel Institute for Inclusive and Equitable Teaching is a collaborative program co-sponsored by the Teaching and Learning Center and the Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture. This highly interactive, cohort-based program prepares faculty to begin or continue this lifelong work, as well as take immediate action in their teaching. Weekly workshops, short readings, and activities provide strategies for:
- building an inclusive syllabus
- teaching transparently
- creating inclusive, equitable activities and assessments
- developing skills to embrace and discuss difference in the classroom
Throughout this Institute, you will apply strategies and concepts to a course and syllabus of your choice. You will leave this program with revised course materials and the confidence to infuse your classroom with equity-minded teaching practices.
After participation in this program faculty will have increased confidence in their ability to:
- explain what inclusive teaching is and how it helps all students succeed
- reflect on implicit bias and ways to mitigate bias in the classroom
- create culturally inclusive, accessible assignments and activities that allow all students to engage with course material
- design inclusive and equitable assessments that appropriately measure course learning goals; and
- use a variety of strategies to discuss highly-charged topics or address hot moments in class.