This fall the Rutgers University-New Brunswick community will have the opportunity to participate in reading groups for the book Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in Higher Education. These discussion groups will meet approximately four times during the semester and will be facilitated by the lead author, Dr. Tracie Addy, the founding director of the newly launched Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy. During these sessions, instructors and support staff will:
• Learn approaches for fostering inclusivity in their courses through the voices of students,
• Hear how colleagues are considering implementing inclusive instruction, and
• Build community with instructors outside of their departments within the Rutgers University—New Brunswick community.
Space is limited. Sign up by Friday, August 30th. The gatherings will be held according to times that work best for each group. This initiative is open to instructors across appointment types, ranks, and disciplines. Addresses Competency 2 and will also count as the Competency 1 Discussion requirement for the Level 1 Classroom Inclusivity Series badge.
Book Description
Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in Higher Education centers the voices of students of diverse backgrounds to explore how instructors can approach equitable, inclusive teaching. Grounded in student perspectives, this book is a powerful call to action for instructors to listen to the voices of their learners, take steps to measure the impact of their approaches, and meaningfully reflect on their efforts. The authors provide practical tools that instructors can use to obtain ongoing feedback on their inclusive teaching efforts, and supply guidance on difficult and emerging topics such as how instructors from diverse backgrounds can navigate inclusive teaching in academe, as well as the implications of generative artificial intelligence on equity and inclusion. Modeling the importance of continuous growth, Enhancing Inclusive Instruction provides the knowledge and skills to further any college instructor’s inclusive teaching journey.