Learn inclusive teaching practices for challenging times. Support all students, navigate contentious topics, build trust with families.
Learn inclusive teaching practices for challenging times. Support all students, navigate contentious topics, build trust with families.
This course equips teachers with tools to reach all students and families in challenging times. It covers inclusive teaching practices, culturally sustaining pedagogies, and strategies for addressing contentious topics in education. The course explores teachers' rights and responsibilities, provides guidance on building trust with parents, and offers practical tips for creating inclusive classroom environments. Participants will learn to navigate sensitive subjects like race, gender, and identity while supporting diverse student populations. The curriculum includes reflective exercises on unconscious bias, techniques for honoring students' backgrounds, and approaches to family and community engagement.
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What you'll learn
Apply inclusive concepts and practices for teaching
Learn about teachers' rights and responsibilities in challenging times
Cultivate strong relationships with families and students
Develop strategies for addressing contentious topics in education
Implement culturally sustaining pedagogies in the classroom
Navigate current educational debates and policies
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.16 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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FullTime access
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course supports teachers in navigating challenging times by providing tools for inclusive and culturally sustaining teaching practices. It covers key concepts in culturally responsive education, strategies for addressing contentious topics, and guidance on building strong relationships with students and families. The curriculum explores teachers' rights and responsibilities, particularly in the context of current educational debates. Participants will learn practical techniques for creating inclusive classroom environments, addressing unconscious bias, and engaging with diverse communities. The course emphasizes reflective practice and offers strategies for teacher solidarity and collaboration in addressing contemporary educational challenges.
Introductory Module
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Introduction to Inclusive Teaching
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
Module 3 · 9 Hours to complete
Teachers' Rights and Responsibilities
Module 4 · 9 Hours to complete
Engaging Family and Community
Module 5 · 12 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Faculty Director of Teacher Leadership at the University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Emily Gleason is the Faculty Director of the Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership program and an Associate Teaching Professor in the Learning Sciences and Human Development program at the University of Colorado Boulder. With a PhD in Language, Literacy, and Culture from UC Berkeley, she has dedicated over 20 years to fostering university-community partnerships in both urban and rural settings. Dr. Gleason has been instrumental in co-designing an online Teacher Leadership degree that includes seven stackable certificates tailored for teachers from diverse educational backgrounds. She also leads the Capstone experience for teacher leaders, facilitating connections among educators, and teaches courses on adolescent learning and qualitative research methods for undergraduate and PhD students. As an affiliate faculty member of the Renée Crown Wellness Institute, she contributes to the Trust and Belonging study, specifically through the Circles de Confianza phototestimonio project with local youth. Her work emphasizes social justice, youth identity support, and community engagement, particularly in underserved areas. Dr. Gleason's commitment to inclusive education is reflected in her teaching and research, aiming to empower educators to create equitable learning environments for all students.
Program Manager and Learning Experience Designer at the University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Paula Battistelli is a Program Manager and Learning Experience Designer for the Teacher Leadership program at the University of Colorado Boulder’s School of Education. Growing up in Oklahoma as the first in her family to pursue a doctoral degree, she is deeply committed to creating inclusive learning experiences that respect and value diverse backgrounds and economic levels. Dr. Battistelli's work focuses on designing educational programs that enhance accessibility and engagement for all learners, ensuring that every participant has the opportunity to succeed. Her passion for inclusive education drives her efforts to develop innovative learning environments that cater to the needs of a diverse student population.
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