Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Training in the Classroom

Description

In preparation for current and future teaching roles, this workshop series from the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in teaching effectiveness.

To have an equitable teaching environment for all students, instructors must commit to being anti-oppressive educators and actively combat power and privilege (such as racism, sexism, classism, etc.) in their classrooms. This workshop series invites any Johns Hopkins affiliate with instructional responsibilities to examine their intersectional identities, biases, assumptions, values, and expectations of students and center students of color and other marginalized groups in course design, pedagogy, and course content. Participants will develop concrete strategies on how to develop an inclusive teaching environment and how to function as an advocate in both subject matter and teaching methods.

Ashley Cureton, assistant professor of social work in the School of Social Work and assistant professor of educational studies at the School of Education at the University of Michigan, will facilitate. Those who attend the full two days will receive a certificate of completion. This event is sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Teaching Academy.

Workshop Schedule

Day 1

• 11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.: Exploring power, privilege, and identity
• 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch
• 1:30 – 3 p.m.: How to be an ally/accomplice and address microaggressions and bias in the classroom

Day 2

• 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: How to promote accessibility in the classroom and consider the mental health needs of students
• 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch
• 1:30 – 3 p.m.: How to engage in difficult conversations around current events