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Anderson 220
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Group A: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Implementing Social Science Strategies for Diverse Learners in the Classroom
Dr. Christopher Silver, Assistant Professor of Psychology, The University of the South
As higher education institutions continue to pivot to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse college campus, many organizations are encouraging faculty to think carefully about creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. When many faculty think about diversity, we typically consider identities such as race, ethnicity, and gender at the beginning. However, social psychology research has shown at the individual level how different types of identity all converge within the concept of “self,” producing something qualitatively new on a person-by-person basis. For example, when one is reminded of their outgroup identity, they are more or less likely to perform better on science and math tests than those who were in a non-identifying control condition (Oyserman, Harrison, Bybee 2001; Schmader, Major, Gramzow, 2001). If one perceives themselves as part of the outgroup, they are less likely to engage in social activities, including study groups (Rubin & Paolini, 2014; Steele & Aronson, 1995).
This workshop will present how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are commonly employed in curriculum design, including operational definitions. We will discuss the differences between apparent (race, perceived gender, ethnicity) and nonapparent identities (gender identity, religion, socioeconomic status) and how these intersect and impact students individually. We will discuss the cognitive mechanisms related to explicit and implicit bias in the classroom, including an exercise with implicit bias assessments for reflection. We will discuss the psychology of microaggressions and how faculty behavior influences learner self-perception and performance in the classroom. Finally, we discuss inclusive best practices based on science to support all learners.
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Anderson 240
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Group B: Ensuring All Students are Supported during Classroom Instruction: Strategies for Inclusive Instruction
Dr. La-Juan Bradford, Director of Academic Support and Professor of Education, Lee University
This year’s TLI theme, Supporting All Learners, includes students with disabilities. The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) has reported that 19% of college students - one out of every five - have a disability, a challenge, and/or a struggle. This presentation will give participants teaching strategies to ensure all students are included in the learning environment. Strategies covered will include discussion on syllabus structure, daily agendas and expectations, student grouping strategies, visual and kinesthetic activities, and suggestions for connecting with students outside of the classroom.
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