As we arrive at the middle of the Fall semester, the Teaching Innovation Center team wants to share the upcoming events that have been planned for you. This semester we have partnered with the RISE Center to learn more about inclusiveness and how we can improve. We also recognize in this COVID era, the need to shift from what we have always done to making adjustments to our course design. This means rethinking assessments! Below is an overview of the upcoming events, and we hope to see you there!
Language Matters: Considering Racial Microaggressions in Science
Thursday, October 8th 11:30am-12:30pm PST
Facilitated by Colin Harrison,Georgia Tech and Kimberly Tanner, San Francisco State University
Join us for an interactive session where we will explore ways in which racial microaggressions manifest themselves in science. We will discuss what microaggressions are and how they affect underrepresented individuals in an academic setting. We will present several examples of microaggressions and discuss general strategies for confronting them. Participants will brainstorm ideas for ways in which they would approach different microaggression scenarios followed by group discussion.Tues. Oct. 13th, 12:00pm-1:00pm PST
Wednesday, October 21st 9 am PT/ 10 MT/ 11 CT/ 12 ET
Presented by Terrell Morton, University of Missouri
Disseminated through the culture of science (i.e., norms, values, beliefs, and practices), is the underlying message that there is but one “universal truth” regarding what is or what counts as scientific knowledge, research, and general practice. This culture and subsequent message have implications for who is recognized as being a scientist, or a validated member of the scientific community, and the process by which one gains such recognition. In noting the distinct, racialized experiences of Black students in science, this seminar introduces Critical Race Theory as a framework for attending to the prevalence, permeance, and impact of structural racism embedded within and manifesting through the culture of science, while also detailing the implications of structural racism in and through science on Black student science engagement.Wed. Oct. 28th, 12:00pm-1:00pm PST
Given the challenges we are facing this semester in light of the pandemic, rethinking our exams is essential for the success of our students. Stress, anxiety, and navigating a new modality creates a perfect storm that may derail many of our students and their ability to do well in our courses. This is the time to rethink the design of our assessments to ensure our students are engaged and learning the skills and knowledge we want them to learn. Join us as we examine several options for adjustments to your exams, some of which may take a small amount of time to implement but may have a big impact overall.
Fri. Oct 30th, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Post authorSarah Prosory is an Instructional Designer within the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. She has worked in higher education for 10 years, supporting faculty in law, engineering, and biological sciences. Her experience includes assisting faculty with in-person, blended, and hybrid courses, as well as making the leap to fully online courses. She provides training to faculty and teaching assistants on how to use educational technologies, and shares best practices in course design to improve the student experience.
Join us for an interactive session where we will explore ways in which racial microaggressions manifest themselves in science. We will discuss what microaggressions are and how they affect underrepresented individuals in an academic setting. We will present several examples of microaggressions and discuss general strategies for confronting them. Participants will brainstorm ideas for ways in which they would approach different microaggression scenarios followed by group discussion.
Teach Talk: Cultural Lens Approach To Online Teaching and Learning- Small Manageable Strategies & Big Returns
Tues. Oct. 13th, 12:00pm-1:00pm PST
In this webinar, we will join Courtney Plotts, Ph.D. presenting on small changes to your online course that can make a big difference for you and your students. In this interactive session, participants will partner with peers to learn about small changes within a cultural lens that make big differences in your online classroom. Questions like: “Do you feel disconnected in online spaces?” “Do you feel like it is difficult to connect with your students in online spaces and create community?” will be addressed.Wed. Oct. 14th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PST
Facilitated by Dr. Tara Nkrumah & Dr. K. Supriya, ASU
In this workshop, participants will critically assess STEM research practices, curriculum, and pedagogy and think about how these are intertwined with the society we live in and therefore shaped by the legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and racism. We will focus on critical media literacy as a tool to (re)purposing our research, curriculum, and pedagogical practices. Through our discussions, we will develop ways in which we can all make progress towards social justice in our research labs and classrooms.
Past, Present, and Imagining the Future: (Re)purposing STEM Research, Curriculum, Pedagogy
Wed. Oct. 14th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PST
Facilitated by Dr. Tara Nkrumah & Dr. K. Supriya, ASU In this workshop, participants will critically assess STEM research practices, curriculum, and pedagogy and think about how these are intertwined with the society we live in and therefore shaped by the legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and racism. We will focus on critical media literacy as a tool to (re)purposing our research, curriculum, and pedagogical practices. Through our discussions, we will develop ways in which we can all make progress towards social justice in our research labs and classrooms.
Seminar: But is it really “just” science?: Engaging Critical Race Theory to Unpack Racial Oppression with Implications for Black Student Science Engagement
Wednesday, October 21st 9 am PT/ 10 MT/ 11 CT/ 12 ET
Presented by Terrell Morton, University of Missouri Disseminated through the culture of science (i.e., norms, values, beliefs, and practices), is the underlying message that there is but one “universal truth” regarding what is or what counts as scientific knowledge, research, and general practice. This culture and subsequent message have implications for who is recognized as being a scientist, or a validated member of the scientific community, and the process by which one gains such recognition. In noting the distinct, racialized experiences of Black students in science, this seminar introduces Critical Race Theory as a framework for attending to the prevalence, permeance, and impact of structural racism embedded within and manifesting through the culture of science, while also detailing the implications of structural racism in and through science on Black student science engagement.
Resilient Teaching: Evolving Exams- Adapt your Assessments for the Time of COVID
Wed. Oct. 28th, 12:00pm-1:00pm PST
Presented by Josh Caulkins, Assistant Director, and Sarah Prosory, Instructional Designer, ASU School of Life Sciences
Why Underrepresented Minority Students are Leaving Undergraduate Research Experiences
Fri. Oct 30th, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Presented by Dr. Katelyn Cooper, Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences, ASU and Cindy Vargas, Ph.D. student in Biology, ASU
The majority of the literature focused on undergraduate research experiences (UREs) highlights the many benefits of participating in research but ignores potential challenges that undergraduate researchers face. We will present two studies that highlight challenges that students experience in UREs and examine whether there are differences in the experiences of students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The majority of the literature focused on undergraduate research experiences (UREs) highlights the many benefits of participating in research but ignores potential challenges that undergraduate researchers face. We will present two studies that highlight challenges that students experience in UREs and examine whether there are differences in the experiences of students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Have a topic you'd like to learn more about in regards to teaching and learning? Email us at tic@asu.edu.
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