TI 0995 - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

Course Description

Description

This program focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within postsecondary teaching and learning. This program requires participants to reflect on their own positionality and its impact within the classroom, while also examining their pedagogical practice through an equitable lens. Participants will also analyse exclusion and inclusion within their discipline and curriculum, actively working to identify inclusive and equitable teaching strategies to promote an equitable learning environment for all students. The capstone project will involve participants completing a Diversity statement worksheet, that will encourage them to reflect on their beliefs about EDI and how they seek to promote those values through their teaching practice.

This badge is part of the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Certificate in University Teaching and Learning program.

Participants who register for the badge will automatically be enrolled to the Certificate.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the implications of their positionality (social identities) and those of their students’ in the context of teaching and learning
Demonstrate an appreciation for diversity by exploring ways to incorporate multiple perspectives into the curriculum
Identifying inclusive teaching strategies catering to all students, including BIPOC, LGBTQ2A+, Persons with Disabilities, neurotypical among others.
Reflect on their teaching in view of systemic inequalities and its impact on equity deserving groups

Requirements for Completion

Complete the designated modules
Attend at least one of the two Zoom sessions
Complete the Capstone Project

Delivery

This badge will be delivered in a course of 4 weeks. Modules will be delivered in a blended format, through synchronous and asynchronous sessions. There will be two scheduled synchronous sessions (60 minutes). Participants are expected to attend at least one of the two sessions to successfully complete the badge.

Session # 1 Tuesday March 7^th 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Session # 2 Tuesday March 21^st12:00 – 1:00 pm

Please note: Registration will close within 1 week of the course start date. Participants will be contacted with relevant course information via email – as well as enrolled on D2L – once the course begins.