The importance of diversity and inclusion in your curriculum Education should be a powerful force for social change. The framework considers EEDC through the focus of whole institutional activities. (2018). © Association of American Colleges and Universities In “Reconsidering the Inclusion of Diversity in the Curriculum” Nelson Laird examines incorporating diversity into courses and how instructors can be more inclusive in their teaching. When a course includes diversity to some extent, content about "others" may be added to the course, but in a way that makes nonmainstream groups seem exceptional, deficient, or marginal. 2010. 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Among the models I reviewed, courses at the noninclusive end of the spectrum demonstrate what is (or was) traditional practice: with regard to race, white people "neither study people of color nor notice that they have not" (McIntosh 1990, 6) and faculty teach in "standard" ways without considering whether their approaches work for particular subgroups of students. 2009. This issue of Diversity & Democracy suggests a range of approaches to building institutional... What is the relationship between free speech and civil discourse? 4. An instructor who capitalizes on new information can adjust other elements of a course to enhance student learning (Bell and Griffin 2007; Lattuca and Stark 2009). College Learning for the New Global Century. A course that includes diverse foundations or perspectives draws on theories that help explain how human differences influence our understanding of a course topic (Banks 2006). "Interactive Phases of Curricular and Personal Re-vision with Regard to Race." 1993), and structured to support student learning (Bell and Griffin, 2007). Privacy Policy | Non-Endorsement Statement, Association of American Colleges & Universities. In Multicultural Education: Issues and Perspectives, edited by James A. Promoting diversity and inclusion. Shaping the College Curriculum: Academic Plans in Context, 2nd ed. It makes specific recommendations for teaching diversity across the curriculum, in both general education and major programs, and describes effective diversity courses and requirements in a broad range of institutions — large and small, public and private, two- and four-year. This is the third in a series sparked by recent student protests and the national dialogue on diversity and inclusion. Bell, Lee Anne, and Pat Griffin. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report 26 (8). Instructor(s). To create an inclusive learning environment throughout the curriculum and in all fields, all faculty members should consider how they are incorporating diversity into their courses and how they can be more inclusive in their teaching. Examine and revise all of our current curricula using the framework below Know that we are all learning as we proceed, and we will make mistakes; however, we commit daily to do our best to contribute to change. Reconsidering the Inclusion of Diversity in the Curriculum (AACU) Infusing Diversity into the Curriculum: What are Faculty Actually Doing? Reconsidering the Inclusion of Diversity in the Curriculum By: Thomas F. Nelson Laird As institutions seek to improve all students' success, the inclusion of people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and methods of teaching and learning is an educational imperative. Even among students who have access to an educational experience, those who feel excluded from the full experience struggle to learn as well as those who feel included (Hurtado et al. Over the last three and a half decades, diversity and its related interventions have evolved to encompass a broad set of purposes, issues, and initiatives on college campuses. Reconsidering the inclusion of diversity in the curriculum. Table of Contents 1999. Consider your discipline’s ideologies and established conventions. While it’s important to keep an open dialogue amongst students, it’s … 1993). How might students from different backgrounds think or view knowledge in different ways than you might expect? These findings suggest that many faculty members are already invested in creating inclusive courses. Intercultural Learning for Inclusive Excellence Toward the inclusive end of the continuum, "an enormous shift in consciousness occurs" (McIntosh 1990, 7). Reconsidering the Inclusion of Diversity in the Curriculum. ———. Pedagogy. Below, I define each element and explain how it varies along the inclusivity continuum. The results suggested four lessons about including diversity in college courses. To support the inclusion of intercultural sessions into the general education curriculum, helping students develop key social and leadership skills. Inclusion is used to describe the active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity -- in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, in the classroom, and in communities (e.g. Chapter 12, pp. Banks and Cherry A. McGee Banks, 7th ed., 233–56. Lessons Learned from Assessing Diversity Inclusivity. 17, No. 5th ed. ... Gender-diverse people face different kinds of economic inclusion and exclusion than other marginalized groups. Enacting Diverse Learning Environments: Improving the Climate for Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Higher Education. Diversity and Democracy, 17 (4), 12–14. And that goes far beyond skin tone and gender. In “Reconsidering the Inclusion of Diversity in the Curriculum” Nelson Laird examines incorporating diversity into courses and how instructors can be more inclusive in their teaching. Diversity & Democracy. However, when those accommodations are paired with—and constrained by—a traditional, rigid curriculum, the result can be the opposite of inclusion, in my experience. In Multicultural Teaching in the University, edited by David Schoem, Linda Frankel, Ximena Zúñiga, and Edith A. Lewis, 1–12. Schoem, David, Linda Frankel, Ximena Zúñiga, and Edith A. Lewis. Here, mainstream norms, perspectives, and assumptions are brought to light and multiple alternative norms, perspectives, and assumptions are explored (Banks 2010; Green 1989; McIntosh 1990). Science, Diversity, and Global Learning: Untangling Complex... Dowload PDF of Issue Faculty members often recognize that inclusion is a key to learning. In Multicultural Course Transformation in Higher Education: A Broader Truth, edited by Ann Intili Morey and Margie K. Kitano, 18–34. On this side of the continuum, the frame of reference remains mainstream-centric (Banks, 2010). Online teaching at its best: Merging instructional design with teaching and learning research. To the right of each element is a continuum that illustrates how the element can vary from not inclusive to fully inclusive. Why Allen... Download PDF of Issue Kimberly A. Griffin writes that a pathway is a better metaphor than a pipeline when considering how to diversify college and university faculty. It consists of the values, norms, ethos, and experiences of a course. Content. Third, faculty members' perceptions of the curriculum matter. The Right to Learn and the Pathways to College Network... Download PDF of Issue “Then there’s a consideration of diversity in all stages of course design, extending beyond race, ethnicity and gender to also include factors such as linguistic traditions, socioeconomic status, ability and disability, and geographic representation. Contributing authors describe targeted student success programs and campus-wide initiatives designed to foster engagement with diversity. Washington, DC: Association of American Colleges and Universities. Last month, Senior Vice President for Equity Branch sent an email to the university community announcing the launch of Rutgers’ diversity strategic planning process. Dimensions of... Download PDF of Issue "Designing Social Justice Education Courses." By marshaling faculty creativity as well as higher education research and scholarship, colleges and universities can foster greater inclusivity in the classroom. At its most inclusive, pedagogy will demonstrate a focus on the learning of diverse students through the interplay of theory and instructional process at a highly developed level. 202-387-3760 | information@aacu.org The following model of embedding equality and diversity in the curriculum (EEDC) should be read in partnership with the EEDC self-evaluation framework. At the beginning of each term, faculty can choose from a set of optional questions addressing diversity and inclusion to be included in their students' end-of-term course evaluations, usually in addition to required items about the quality of instruction. Journal of General Education 60, 117–37. The new test removes over 9,000 years of history, eliminating lessons ranging from the birth of Confucianism to the expansion of the West African Kingdoms. Banks, James A. 1989. When organizing the elements, I referred to Lattuca and Stark's (2009) general model of curriculum planning, which encompasses most of the elements described in the models I consulted. "The Meaning of Multicultural Teaching: An Introduction." I referred to models primarily in multicultural and diversity education literature, but also in other areas. To create the framework, I reviewed models that describe aspects of multicultural education, phases of multicultural curricular change, or planning processes for multicultural course change. Nelson Laird, T.F. "Measuring the Diversity Inclusivity of College Courses." "What a Course Will Look Like after Multicultural Change." Second, including diversity in a course is strongly connected to other indicators of effective educational practices. In courses that include some diversity, the content includes subjects that are ignored in traditional courses or alternative perspectives on traditional subjects. 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The framework allows for flexibility in which elements a faculty member chooses to address, and in which order (as decisions about one element will affect decisions about the others). Inclusive instructors also learn about identities, biases, and values that are different from their own so that the course can rely on multiple perspectives. Guidance on completing the equality, diversity and inclusion sections of the qualification specification can be found in the Curriculum Management Guide. The background characteristics of students and faculty affect their understandings of events (e.g., Columbus's voyages), issues (e.g., domestic violence), and concepts (e.g., justice). Reconsidering the Inclusion of Diversity in the Curriculum. Diversity and inclusion requires diverse and non-diverse leaders to work together to create a culture that embraces diversity of thought and deploys the … At the inclusive end, these characteristics are assessed and explored so that other course elements can be designed and adjusted to fit students' learning needs (Bell and Griffin 2007; Schoem et al. Incorporating diversity into one's teaching takes time and depends on the specifics of the situation (who is teaching which students, and in what context). Rebecca Mark, Ph.D., describes diversity as a continuum. More inclusive pedagogies account for the fact that not all students are the same, but rather have varied learning needs. Incorporating diversity into one’s teaching takes time and depends on the specifics of the situation (who is teaching which students, and in what In more inclusive classrooms, the individuals charged with planning and facilitating a course investigate their own identities, biases, and values, and how these may influence the way they operate in the classroom. Nelson Laird, T.F. National Leadership Council for Liberal Education and America's Promise. Westport, CT: Praeger. This issue of Diversity & Democracy features multiple approaches to creating and evaluating campus and classroom climates that value diversity and that support the success of underserved students. Green, Madeleine F., ed. Fourth, while all kinds of faculty members include diversity into their courses, women and faculty members of color are much more likely than their male and white colleagues to do so. Educating Multicultural... Download PDF of Issue Help students see the relevance of the course and field of study. The nine elements in table 1 come from a subset of models that identify aspects of multicultural education or diversity coursework. As institutions seek to improve all students' success, the inclusion of people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and methods of teaching and learning is an educational imperative. Working Paper 219, Wellesley College Center for Research on Women, Wellesley, MA. 2006. Inclusive adjustments are sensitive to students' diverse learning needs and matched to course goals. Boston, MA: Pearson Education. Table of Contents Research in Higher Education 52, 572–88. 1990. Washington, DC: American Council on Education. As a course's foundations become more inclusive, the number of perspectives and depth of understanding increases, and the foundations and perspectives themselves generally become a part of the course's content (Bell and Griffin 2007). by slarkin | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized. Nilson, L. B., & Goodson, L. A. Student Leadership: Making a Difference in the World Cultural diversity and inclusion A 2012 report by the Education Review Office notes a close link between the inclusion principle and the cultural diversity principle. 1818 R Street NW | Washington, DC 20009 In 2007 and 2010, the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement administered survey items focused on diversity inclusivity to US faculty at over one hundred institutions (for detailed findings from the 2007 administration, see Nelson Laird [2011] and Nelson Laird and Engberg [2011]). Thomas F. Nelson Laird is an associate professor of higher education at Indiana University. Such inclusion simultaneously (1) creates more equitable opportunities for students from marginalized groups to participate in higher education and (2) promotes the kinds of outcomes for all students that employers and society need, such as complex thinking skills, the ability to work across difference, increased civic participation, and decreased prejudice (see, for example, National Leadership Council 2007). intellectual, social, cultural, geographic) with which individuals might connect (Association of … In any course, instructors may need to change their plans as assessments reveal new information about students, as student desires or frustrations assert themselves, as incidents occur in class, or as activities require more time than allotted. When highly inclusive, the environment should be empowering (Banks 2006), reflective of the diverse backgrounds of students and instructors (Schoem et al. Access... Download PDF of Issue Kitano, Margie K. 1997. Global challenges offer critical opportunities for student learning. Learners. Nelson Laird, Thomas F., and Mark E. Engberg. Select any filter and click on Apply to see results. Instructors should use a variety of methods, both formal and informal, to assess student characteristics and learning and should also be aware of potential biases in their techniques (Banks 2006; Lattuca and Stark 2009). Table of Contents Within the most inclusive courses, instructors factor in the complex relationships between learning and diversity (Banks 2006, 2010; Schoem et al. Foundations/perspectives. Therefore, instead of trying to convince faculty members to be inclusive, colleges and universities should spend time and resources helping faculty members find ways to be inclusive in their own particular manner. Reconsidering the Inclusion of Diversity in the Curriculum. "Approaches to Multicultural Curriculum Reform." 2007. Reconsidering the Diversity Rationale By: Mitchell J. Chang The concept of diversity has come a long way in U.S. higher education, and its impact has been far reaching. Talk to students about barriers to inclusion, invite them to investigate and add new perspectives, and encourage them to contribute their own perspectives to the course. Nelson Laird, Thomas F. 2011. McIntosh, Peggy. Fall 2014, Vol. Faculty members do not need simple solutions that may not work for their circumstances. We know that we are all learning as we proceed, and we will make mistakes; however, we commit daily to do our best to contribute to change. The more faculty members perceive the undergraduate curriculum as inclusive of diversity, the more likely they are to include diversity in their own courses. Three-quarters (75 percent) of faculty respondents indicated that they varied their teaching methods "quite a bit" or "very much" to encourage the active participation of all students, and most faculty members (87 percent) indicated that they try "quite a bit" or "very much" to empower students through class participation. Diversity Inclusivity Framework (from “Reconsidering the Inclusion of Diversity in the Curriculum“) Inclusive Teaching at the University of Michigan; Reducing Stereotype Threat (Washington University) Teaching Students with Disabilities (Vanderbilt University) Teaching Beyond the Gender Binary in the University Classroom (Vanderbilt University) This process is a way for the university to assess where we are and what we will commit to in order to chart a … New York: John Wiley & Sons. In Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice, edited by Maurianne Adams, Lee Anne Bell, and Pat Griffin, 2nd ed., 67–87. Building equality, diversity and inclusion into the curriculum has major benefits for learning providers. "Establishing Differences between Diversity Requirements and Other Courses with Varying Degrees of Diversity Inclusivity." Table 1 illustrates a framework for evaluating how the different elements of a course are more or less inclusive of diversity. For example, 57 percent of all faculty respondents indicated that students in their courses gain "quite a bit" or "very much" understanding of how to connect their learning to societal problems or issues. Cultural Diversity and Education: Foundations, Curriculum, and Teaching. ment throughout the curriculum and in all fields, all faculty members should consider how they are incorporating diversity into their courses and how they can be more inclusive in their teaching. Focusing instead at the course element level (something done by only a few authors, such as Kitano [1997]) allows the continuum to vary in nature from element to element and places equal emphasis on each element. From religion, gender, culture, family structures, and physical abilities, we are each brought into this world made up of many differences. Assessment/evaluation. In more inclusive courses, the content reflects the experiences of multiple cultural groups from their own as well as other perspectives. Combined with the second lesson, this suggests that faculty members and institutional leaders invested in promoting student success should do more to share all that is happening in the curriculum related to the inclusion of diversity. 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