Thursday, August 23 2:00 – 3:15 Embracing Diversity in the Classroom
Diversity and inclusion matter not just for equal opportunity considerations, but also for academic outcomes. Recent research has been showing positive correlations between diversity and academic success. For example, in a 2016 article, Steffens et al. showed how contact with multiple identities leads to enhanced creativity (Steffens et al 2016). Freeman & Huang (2014) found that papers authored by teams of greater ethnic diversity were more likely to be published in higher-impact journals and were cited more often than those written by more ethnically homogeneous groups. How can we harness the power of the ever-increasing diversity in our courses? From syllabus design to active learning and assessment, this talk will provide insights into creating a more inclusive environment that can lead to more productive interactions in our classes.
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=552
For more information, contact: Suzanne LaFleur at suzanne.lafleur@uconn.edu