Spring 2010: Diversity in the College Classroom graduate course
Spring 2009 Diversity in the College Classroom course syllabus (DOC) 2010 syllabus to be added soon.
To register visit: http://www.cirtlcafe.net/spring2010/dcc/register
Registration preference will be given to students from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) departments.
Become a better college instructor by considering the complex issues of diversity and how to address them effectively in your classroom practice. Current graduate students and faculty are recognizing that we must consider that the way we teach differentially impacts the success of all our students. This course is designed for graduate students who have an interest in advancing diversity issues as educators. Participants in this course will take a critical yet practical look at how we define diversity and for what purposes, and discuss the ways different definitions of diversity might influence what and how we teach our disciplinary topics. Participants will also create a diversity-focused plan of action for their future teaching practice.
Spring 2010 Course Flyer (PDF)
Course type: Online web-conference, synchronous graduate seminar
Host institutions: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Instructors: Don Gillian-Daniel, Associate Director, Delta Program, UW-Madison; Chris Pfund, Associate Director, Delta Program, UW-Madison
Dates: Wednesdays - January 20, 2010 - May 5, 2010
Meeting times: 11:00-12:30 ET/ 10:00-11:30 CT / 9:00-10:30 MT
Technology requirements: This course will use interactive web and teleconferencing technology.
Students will need:
- Individual access to a computer in a quiet location with a high-speed internet connection
- Hardware: http://www.cirtlcafe.net/courses/equipment
- Skype - Skype is used as a back-up connection system. If students have problems connecting to the Elluminate room they can then contact the instructor or other facilitators to troubleshoot. Instructors may also require that students meet outside of class in Elluminate to complete assignments (varies from course to course)
- This course will use Elluminate Live! to connect students via web-conference. Elluminate requires that your computer have a compatible Java software version installed on your computer.
Please follow this link for a first-time user's system setup and to test your system's compatibility.
We strive to be inclusive of anyone interested in participating in ouractivities, programs, and courses. If you have specific accessibilityneeds, please let us know in advance so that we may make the necessaryaccommodations.
Course credit: Students may participate with orwithout credit, as they prefer. Graduate students at campuses otherthan the host institution who are interested in receiving course creditare encouraged towork with their local CIRTL Network campus leaders oradvisors to receive independent study credit. Credits offered by thehost campuses will vary. We strive to be inclusive of anyoneinterested in participating in our activities, programs, and courses. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know in advanceso that we may make the necessary accommodations.
