Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy

The second virtual workshop in the series is intended to facilitate thinking through the impact of AI on your course design, especially your assignments. We will provide examples of assignments … Read More

This hour-long workshop, facilitated by The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention, 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 as part of the University Equity and Inclusion's Classroom Inclusivity series. REGISTER

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

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, we will explores the unique strengths neurodivergent students bring to campuses and addresses the challenges they face in navigating college life. Attendees will gain insights … Read More

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

This drop-in writing session is designed to support instructors working toward the Foundational Knowledge Milestone in the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways program. Participants will have time to reflect on the first three competencies and complete their milestone reflection in Canvas. The session also provides an opportunity to ask questions about individual progress or the … Read More

This drop-in writing session is designed to support instructors working toward the Foundational Knowledge Milestone in the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways program. Participants will have time to reflect on the first three competencies and complete their milestone reflection in Canvas. The session also provides an opportunity to ask questions about individual progress or the overall process. … Read More

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 Policies. We'll also be reviewing services at Rutgers to help you with the accessibility of your websites, purchasing, and document creation. Offered by Office of … Read More

Rutgers faculty and instructors are invited to attend a screening and workshop focused on storytelling as a powerful tool for inclusive teaching. The event will feature a screening of Every Body, a documentary highlighting the lived experiences of three intersex individuals, followed by a workshop led by author and activist Alicia Roth Weigel. The session … Read More

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