The Intercultural Skills and Inclusive Pedagogy: Classroom Teaching Strategies is part of the Inclusive Excellence Faculty Development Workshop Series.

Goals

• Learn and develop Intercultural Skills
• Learn foundational principles of Inclusive and Student-centered Teaching
• Consider the role of course design in creating inclusive learning environments
• Explore strength-based approaches to learning with appreciative inquiry
• Enhance participants’ awareness of the complexities of challenging classroom dynamics.
• Explore teaching practices that foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Discuss strategies for attending to challenging classroom dynamics and facilitating difficult class discussions.

As educational institutions continue to cultivate strategies to create diverse and inclusive climates; there has been increased focus on student experiences in the classroom. This workshop will be an opportunity for faculty to engage the core intercultural skills that strengthen their ability to facilitate learning in diverse classrooms. In addition, faculty will consider what assumptions often exist in classroom settings and how to engage in pedagogy that can create a more equitable and student-centered learning environment. In addition, participants will consider an asset-based approach that harnesses the diversity of students in the classroom as a resource for learning. Finally, faculty will explore how to facilitate difficult conversations and the myriad of challenging issues and circumstances that emerge in classrooms. Issues may include divergent expectations, inappropriate comments, difficult and controversial topics, and/or a lack of shared identities and background with students. These interactive workshops will give faculty members an opportunities to reflect, engage, and discuss how to create a learning and student-centered environment, set a context that can effectively address challenging classroom dynamics, and better embrace the learning opportunities that emerge from difficult moments.

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