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Events from March 12, 2025 – April 1, 2025 – Page 4 – Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy Events from March 12, 2025 – April 1, 2025 – Page 4 – Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy

Contemplative Practices for Inclusiveness and Equanimity (onsite)

Janice Levin Building 94 Rockafeller Rd, Piscataway, NJ, United States

This workshop reviews the sciences of breathing and meditation and how they affect cognition and emotion. Drawing from the millennia-old science of yoga and meditation, the workshop introduces two tools, one breathing method and one meditation, that enhance wellbeing, inclusiveness, and balance. The pedagogy involves a paradigm shift from cognitive learning of teaching tactics to … Read More

Supporting Neurodiverse Students

As college campuses continue to welcome a growing number of neurodivergent students, it’s critical for higher education leaders to rethink their approach to inclusivity and student support. During this session, … Read More

Writing & Refining the Teaching Philosophy (In-Person Working Session)

This new workshop is a deep dive into what might be the most important piece of a teaching portfolio or teaching statement: the teaching philosophy statement. This reflective and highly personal narrative encapsulates an instructor’s instructional goals, teaching methods, and their approach to assessing student learning. In this interactive session we explore examples from different … Read More

University Policies/Resources Available

During this training, we will provide an overview of federal laws including what you need to know about the recent ADA Title II updates (including important exemptions), and important University … Read More

Open Educational Resources: Essential Tools of Inclusivity and Equity

For many students, the cost of textbooks can be prohibitive. One way textbook costs can be minimized is through the adoption of freely-available Open Educational Resources (OERs). The Rutgers Libraries Open and Affordable Textbook program (OAT) awards research funds to Rutgers faculty who make their courses more affordable for students by using open educational resources … Read More

Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies

This workshop will be facilitated by University Online Education Services as part of the University Equity and Inclusion Department's Classroom Inclusivity Series, explores the principles of culturally responsive teaching. Participants will engage in discussions on culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies, as well as practical strategies for integrating these approaches into various subject areas. The … Read More