STAY ON COURSE IN A DIVERSE WORLD WORKSHOP
Helping college educators implement On Course principles and practices with culturally diverse students
Colleges and universities have more learners than ever before whose diverse perceptions and ways of creating meaning vary, and may differ from those of the educator. The resulting differences create challenges for educators in meeting the needs of all students. In this 1-day workshop, participants have the opportunity to increase their own awareness about concepts related to cultural and learning diversity through discussion and interaction, as well as to identify the conditions and strategies necessary to create relevant and engaging lessons that enable diverse students to learn well together. Participants also learn to use the On Course success principles and learner-centered instructional strategies to strengthen culturally responsive teaching skills. These principles and practices will help honor the cultural perspectives of each learner as s/he moves toward educational success.
EQUITY & DIVERSITY WORKSHOP AGENDA:
| 9:00-10:15 | SESSION 1: GETTING ON COURSE IN A DIVERSE WORLD Exploring dimensions of diversity, the connection to culture, and the implications for educators using On Course principles & strategies to empower students for educational success. |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-12:00 | SESSION 2: SELF-AWARENESS–NAVIGATING A DIVERSE WORLD Recognizing one’s own biases, assumptions, and ethnocentricity as well as understanding the culture of higher education and its effect on those from different cultures. |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 | SESSION 3: SELF-MOTIVATION–FUEL FOR THE JOURNEY Developing strategies for increasing intrinsic motivation for academic achievement within communities of diverse learners. |
| 2:30-2:45 | Break |
| 2:45-4:00 | SESSION 4: INTERDEPENDENCE–TRAVELING TOGETHER Identifying strategies to encourage interdependence in a diverse educational setting and creating a plan for staying on course as a culturally responsive educator. |
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