April
Pedagogical Discussions
Spring 2023
Pedagogical Discussions: Exploring Critical Race Theory
Session # 4: Exploring Critical Race Theory (CRT): Articulating Learning Outcomes with a CRT Perspective
February 17, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Facilitator(s): Dr. Carolien Annink, Mr. Philip Bonner
Description: After an introduction of MC’s mission and a summary of the different domains of learning, we will focus on the articulation of participants’ course student learning outcomes (SLOs). We will discuss the links between the SLOs and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Outcomes: By the end of this class, participants will be able to:
- Compare and contrast their courses’ learning outcomes with outcomes for multicultural and anti-racism teaching
- Examine their own ideas on CRT-informed SLOs along with ideas from their colleagues
- List one or two consequences for the student-faculty relationship
Session # 5: Exploring Critical Race Theory (CRT): Designing Formative and Summative Assessment with a CRT perspective
March 23, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator(s): Dr. Carolien Annink, Mr. Philip Bonner
Description: We will investigate how traditional assessment activities leave little room for inviting and displaying diverse ways of learning and we will discuss alternative assessment activities that align with teaching for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Outcomes: By the end of this class, participants will be able to:
- Analyze the assessment activities in their courses through a CRT lens
- Brainstorm alternative assessment activities that “level the playing field” for all students
- List one or two consequences for the student-faculty relationship
Session # 6: Exploring Critical Race Theory (CRT): Creating and Implementing Learning Activities that Level the Playing Field for Student Success
April 7, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator(s): Dr. Carolien Annink, Mr. Philip Bonner
Description: Participants will investigate and discuss possible reasons for a disproportionate negative effect of lecturing-only on successful learning by underrepresented students. We will discuss collaborative and active learning strategies as a complement to lecturing and analyze how these teaching methods “level the playing field”. Participants will share collaborative and active classroom activities that they have implemented.
Outcomes: By the end of this class, participants will be able to:
- Describe how lecturing as the only used teaching method perpetuates ethnocentric teaching
- Explain why teaching for collaborative and active learning provides learning opportunities that are more inclusive and equitable
- List one or two consequences for the student-faculty relationship
