“There is nothing more unequal than the equal treatment of unequal people.” This quote, attributed to Thomas Jefferson, is often used in gifted education to justify the attention, resources,…
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In Free Reports: Classroom Management
You Belong Here: Making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a Mission in the Classroom
May 31, 2020 Faculty Focus
This free report provides perspective on how faculty and universities can make diversity, equity, and inclusion a mission on campus and in the classroom. Although these conversations may be…
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An Educational Shift: Encouraging Mission-Driven Online Learning
May 20, 2020 Gwen Bass, PhD, and Michael Lawrence-Riddell
Over the past decade, many independent schools have intentionally expanded their missions to go beyond academic excellence and include goals related to character development, equity, accessibility, and social responsibility.…
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In Effective Classroom Management
Easy to Implement Strategies for Disabilities in the College Classroom
November 4, 2019 Sara Schley, EdD
The teaching process not only involves content knowledge, but also an understanding of teaching and learning principles with insights about different learning needs (note: not the same thing as…
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In Effective Classroom Management
How to Build Inclusive Practices in Education
August 19, 2019 Reinard Valentine, MEd, and Melissa Brevetti, PhD
Inclusive practices are critical to the higher education landscape in order to improve student learning. Democratic principles are rooted in inclusion, and faculty and staff have a responsibility to…
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What Two Students Want You to Know About Inclusive Teaching
June 10, 2019 Tracie Addy, PhD, MPhil, Ayat Husseini, and Anna DeVault
Inclusive teaching involves creating equitable and welcoming educational environments for the diverse learners in our classrooms. Such approaches may involve, but are not limited to: designing educational experiences informed…
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Intercultural Dialogue Partners: Creating Space for Difference and Dialogue
January 30, 2019 Elizabeth Barnes, MFA and Tasha Souza, PhD
We teach because we hope to inspire and prepare students for the future. We teach to invite transformation and enact lasting change. But how do we prepare students to…
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In Effective Classroom Management
Contemporary Classroom Advice from a Transgender Student
December 3, 2018 Ashton Black and Stephanie Almagno, PhD
In August, Ashton Black and I began a new school year at Piedmont College, he for the first time, and I for the Nth time. I have been teaching…
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Inclusion by Design: Tool Helps Faculty Examine Their Teaching Practices
September 18, 2017 Carl S. Moore, PhD, Edward Brantmeir, PhD, and Andreas Brocheild, PhD
Are there barriers to inclusion lurking in your courses? After meeting at a diversity and inclusion session of the 2013 Professional and Organization Development Network (POD Network) Conference in…
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An Inclusive Classroom Framework: Resources, Onboarding Approach, and Ongoing Programs
August 4, 2017 Ann Marie VanDerZanden, PhD, and Laura Bestler, PhD
We all face the challenge of making our classrooms more inclusive. At Iowa State, a series of training opportunities helps guide faculty and academic leaders to the most effective…