Length of Presentation
50 minutes
Start Date
15-10-2021 10:00 AM
End Date
15-10-2025 10:50 AM
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
As our education systems become increasingly diverse, it is crucial for “diverse” students to see themselves reflected in the course materials they consume as this may lead to higher persistence, retention and overall student success. It is also vital for “non-diverse” students to gain a better understanding of the experiences of others particularly as they navigate a world which is much more diverse and global minded than ever before.
Description
The presentation will focus on the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion through course content. It will begin with a discussion on why diverse presentation matters. Secondly, there will be a specific focus on the types of topics addressed, examples used, and readings assigned in course content which promotes diversity and inclusion. There will also be information provided on “neutral” course content as it pertains to many of the sciences disciplines. Included in this will be a discussion on whether classrooms as neutral spaces and how this can be achieved. Finally, and perhaps most importantly there will be a segment on how to assist students in engaging with diverse material as they need guidance in this endeavor. This can be best achieved when instructors themselves are or are able to become inclusive ones.
Active learning strategies during this presentation include think-pair-share exercises, discussions and questions and answers.
The main outcome of this session is to provide practical ways in which attendees can promote diversity and inclusion through their course content and feel confident doing so. Hopefully, this will lead to students engaging in more critical thinking and being able to view various topics from multiple perspectives. Overall, this ties in with the name of the conference, Together we rise reaching inclusivity for student excellence.
The target audience is mainly higher education faculty members in all fields of study.
Creative Commons License
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Included in
Adult and Continuing Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Indigenous Education Commons, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons, Social Justice Commons
Promoting Belonging and Equity Through Course Content.
As our education systems become increasingly diverse, it is crucial for “diverse” students to see themselves reflected in the course materials they consume as this may lead to higher persistence, retention and overall student success. It is also vital for “non-diverse” students to gain a better understanding of the experiences of others particularly as they navigate a world which is much more diverse and global minded than ever before.
Speaker Information
Primrose Igonor was born in Uganda. She was raised in South Africa where she qualified as a Clinical Psychologist. Primrose has lived and worked in South Africa, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Canada. She is currently Psychology Faculty and is also the Belonging and Equity Coordinator at Marion Technical College. Primrose is passionate about diversity issues and community building. She is married and has two wonderful sons. Her hobbies include reading, travelling, gardening and attending arts and music festivals.