Inclusive Teaching Institute

Inclusive Teaching Institute 2022

The Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning and the Institute for Social Justice will again offer an institute on inclusive teaching practices January 10th-14th, 2022. This one-week immersive experience will allow participants to explore inclusive teaching practices and social justice pedagogies as they work independently on redesigning one course for Spring 2022. Participation carries a $500 stipend and is limited to 8 faculty across the university.

APPLY TODAY! 

To apply, please send the following to CATL, via email (catl@uwlax.edu) no later than noon Friday, November 19th, 2021 **EXTENDED to 5pm Monday, November 29th, 2021**:

  • Name, department/college affiliation
  • Course (name & number) for proposed redesign
  • A short description of some of the concerns you struggle with in this particular course that you are hoping to address with your participation in the institute; 
  • A brief paragraph describing the goals for the redesign of this particular course and why you feel it would benefit from adopting more inclusive teaching practices.

Decisions will be made based upon:

  • Instructor availability (must be available to join work sessions during the week of January 10-14th—virtual may be an option) 
  • Interest in redesigning a course to be taught in Spring 2022
  • Impact of proposed changes on student learning
  • Representation across disciplines and Colleges
  • Instructor's commitment to implement proposed changes.

Questions regarding applications can be directed to Kate Parker, CATL Inclusive Teaching Specialist.