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Events from September 3, 2024 – November 12, 2024 – Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy Events from September 3, 2024 – November 12, 2024 – Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy

Fall 2024 Classroom Inclusivity Reading Groups

This fall the Rutgers University-New Brunswick community have the opportunity to participate in reading groups for the book Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in … Read More

Fall 2024 Classroom Inclusivity Series

The Classroom Inclusivity Series coordinated by the Office of Teaching Evaluation Assessment Research (OTEAR) will provide opportunities for continuous learning on cultivating welcoming, engaged learning environments that support student success. … Read More

Disability Awareness Month

October is Disability Awareness Month, and we’re excited to highlight several events focused on fostering inclusivity and accessibility in teaching. Explore these resources and help keep the conversation going throughout … Read More

IDEA Innovation Grants Applications Due

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA) Innovation Grants Program, launched by the Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention, is a university-wide initiative that demonstrates how we can join together as a community to support institutional change. Taking an active role in building an inclusive community is the responsibility of us all. … Read More

Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies

Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies is a virtual session that will be facilitated by University Online Education Services (UOES) as part of the Office of Teaching Evaluation Assessment Research (OTEAR) ongoing Classroom Inclusivity Series. As outlined on OTEAR's site: "What does it mean to teach in a culturally responsive way? In this workshop, we will discuss … Read More

Teaching in a Multilingual Space: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Classrooms for a Linguistically Diverse Campus

As part of the Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research's Classroom Inclusivity Series, this workshop reflects Rutgers University, New Brunswick's diverse and global community, where multilingualism is the rule, not the exception. In this workshop, the presenters will share data on multilingualism at Rutgers including student experiences, review scholarship on the presence and exclusionary … Read More

Tea and Teaching: Teaching After the Election with Rick Lau and Elizabeth Matto

Join us virtually on Zoom, for a timely conversation about teaching after the election with Rick Lau, Professor in the Department of Political Science and Elizabeth Matto, Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. With such a contested election season, we can expect our students to come to class with varied responses. Together, we will … Read More

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Round Table (Presentation and Discussion)

Join the Office of Teaching Evaluation Assessment Research (OTEAR) for a meeting of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Round Table featuring Geeta Govindarajoo, Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. As detailed by OTEAR: "In this meeting of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Round Table, Geeta Govindarajoo, Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, will be joining us to discuss … Read More

Equity Applied Workshop: First-Generation College Student Success

Livingston Student Center, Collaborative Learning Center

Sponsor: Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement At Rutgers University we have the wonderful opportunity to support many first-generation learners during their educational journeys. But how can we do this effectively? During this session, we’ll center the lived experiences of, and research surrounding first-generation students, as we reflect on instruction that fosters academic thriving. … Read More

CLARA: A Tool for Navigating Contentious Conversations

Join presenters from The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention for an hour long workshop unpacks the CLARA (calm, listen, affirm, respond, add) method of communication as a tool for engaging in difficult conversations respectfully–including in the classroom. Addresses Competency 1. This workshop is part of The Classroom Inclusivity Series, organized by … Read More