[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The 2nd Annual Teaching and Learning Day event<\/span>, <\/span>sponsored by the Office of the Provost, and facilitated by the Coulter Faculty Commons, provided a space for faculty and staff across campus to learn about the Fellows\u2019 work.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The initiative, led by associate dean Dr. Shamella<\/span> Cromartie, with facilitation support from Dr. Darrius Stanley and Dr. Brandi Hinnant-Crawford, led to a significant change in pedagogical perspective for participant Dr. Geraldine Riouff, assistant professor of environmental health.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2021\/10\/Facilitating-Classroom-Discussion-1024×683-1-300×200.jpeg” alt=”group of college students gathered about a table talking to each other” title_text=”Facilitating-Classroom-Discussion-1024×683″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cIt lives with me today,\u201d Riouff said. \u201cWe evaluated who we are as an educator, how this has influenced what happens in the classroom<\/span>, <\/span>and considered our academic background and talked about<\/span> critical theory. We worked on our syllabi, the voices represented in our syllabi, and the resources we teach from and with.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The program provided support<\/span> from subject matter experts such as library faculty.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAnn Hallyburton<\/span>,<\/span> in the library, was incredibly helpful surfacing diverse voices and resources for my Public Health class<\/span>,\u201d <\/span>Rioff said.<\/span> \u201c<\/span>I cover many different topics, and now I have broader representation and perspectives on subjects like traumatic brain injury, opiate addiction, and the other topics we cover<\/span>.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The program provided support<\/span> from subject matter experts such as library faculty.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAnn Hallyburton<\/span>,<\/span> in the library, was incredibly helpful surfacing diverse voices and resources for my Public Health class<\/span>,\u201d <\/span>Rioff said.<\/span> \u201c<\/span>I cover many different topics, and now I have broader representation and perspectives on subjects like traumatic brain injury, opiate addiction, and the other topics we cover<\/span>.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The fellowship speaks to who we are as a teaching and learning community, said Dr. Brandi Hinnant-Crawford. \u201cOur third strategic direction says that Western is committed to creating a campus reflective of our core values and that we offer curricular and co-curricular educational programs that prepare students for the diverse world in which we live.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Darrius Stanely agreed. \u201cWe were really purposeful about trying to cultivate inclusive pedagogy in the faculty already here at Western. When inclusive pedagogy is employed, students will view themselves as whole human beings with complex lives and experiences. It is a central component of the learning process.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other faculty in the cohort include Brandy Tiernan, Psychology; Melissa Snyder, Athletic Training; and Yiqing Yang, Sociology.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_position=”inside” ul_item_indent=”5px” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” ul_text_color=”#343434″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Join the WCU DEI Community of Practice \u2013 This community of practice is open to any and all faculty and staff at WCU. Contact Ricardo Nazario-Colon<\/strong> or Jonathan Wade<\/strong> for more information and directions on how to join.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is a self-paced course offered by Columbia University through EdX.\u00a0 Estimated time to complete is 6 weeks, 2-3 hours per week. There is an option to upgrade to permanent access to the course for a minimal cost.\u00a0 Topics covered include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nResources for faculty who want to pursue Inclusive Pedagogy and Course Design<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
WCU DEI Community of Practice\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the College Classroom<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n