As part of the “Small Changes for Inclusivity” learning community, sponsored by a FIC Instructor grant, CATE hosted a successful kickoff workshop followed by a syllabus workshop. This learning community exists to support faculty who want to make their teaching more inclusive, and to provide time and space to work within a community of peers and colleagues to self-evaluate, discuss, plan, and implement small, specific changes in their fall 2021 courses.
3 Quick Inclusive Teaching Tips
- Ensure that all course materials are accessible (PDFs, alt text, etc.)
- Update any images and examples to be sure they reflect diversity
- Lead the class in creating collective community norms
Best Practice Feature: Building Community
- Set community standards and / or class norms
- Demonstrate and encourage social presence
- Include multiple avenues for interaction and engagement
- Model participation and behavioral expectations
- Get to know your students and let them get to know you
- Adopt a casual, conversational tone in announcements and messages
- Allow time before, during, or after class for social conversation
