Fostering Inclusivity: How To Create Culturally Affirming & Meaningful Assignments

Description  Overview Educators, leaders, and student success experts will uncover proven, student-approved methods for crafting assignments in this engaging workshop. Discover non-conventional techniques that respect, challenge, and captivate a diverse student body while fostering skills valued by employers. Learn to incorporate choice, clarity, and appropriate support to make learning experiences resonate with students' diverse backgrounds. You'll be equipped with actionable tactics for designing or refining assignments that affirm students' cultures and inspire your peers to adopt these innovative approaches. Objectives Explain the foundational principles behind designing culturally affirming and meaningful assignments. Present the evidence highlighting the limitations of conventional assignments and the advantages of innovative, transparent assignments that offer choices. Develop or enhance assignments to embody principles of cultural affirmation and meaningful engagement. Who Should Attend Academic Administrators Faculty Members Online Learning Professionals Student Affairs Student Services Professionals Teaching & Learning Centers First Year Experience