Teaching and Learning Antiracism
Student Experience
In this pillar of the strategic plan, we seek to integrate emerging fields of knowledge with learning experiences inside and outside the classroom; empower students to become self-directed learners; examine and refine systems to enhance our program; and modernize campus to enable transformative learning and leadership development.
Our current work includes:
PLANNING
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6–12 Curricular Framework for Teaching and Learning Antiracism Competencies (based on 2021–22 audit)
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Review of our spaces from a culturally responsive perspective
PROGRESS/ONGOING
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Curriculum review for culturally responsive content and approaches
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Increasing diversity of literature, research and references used to include diversity (eg, ethnic, racial, socio-economic)
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Developing and Evaluating changes in assessment, such as Standards Based Grading, across disciplines
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Professional Development Opportunities: Coaches will come next year to work with Department heads to train for coaching on teaching equity and antiracism
COMPLETE
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Restructured Department Head role to include active coaching on teaching equity and antiracism
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Audited ICAs/competencies
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Hired a new Director of DEIJ who brings a wealth of experience in teaching students antiracist curriculum and activism.