Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Training for Instructors

Description

Instructors at all Johns Hopkins divisions (faculty, post-docs, grad students, and staff) are invited to a workshop that will give them the tools they need to ensure the success of neurodiverse students in their courses. This workshop is sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Teaching Academy and Inclusive Excellence Education and Development and facilitated by Cathie Axe, executive director of Student Disability Services, and Jami Imhof, coordinator of neurodiversity services in Mental Health Services.

This workshop includes concrete tactics to deploy in the classroom, tips about designing a course that creates space for neurodiverse students, and information about Johns Hopkins resources available to faculty and students. Very importantly, the workshop will also discuss the experiences of neurodiverse students from their perspective, and participants will walk away with increased awareness about what it's like to be neurodiverse in the classroom at Johns Hopkins.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the definition of "neurodiversity"
2. Describe the experiences of neurodiverse learners in the classroom
3. Apply recommended instructional approaches to classroom scenarios involving neurodiverse learners

Accessibility:

For in-person attendees, the Barber Conference Room in Scotts-Bates Commons provides full ADA accessibility, with an accessible entrance on North Charles Street (please see the map here). For additional required accommodations, please note those on your registration form and/or contact Haley Knapp at hknapp3@jhu.edu.

For Zoom attendees, closed captioning will be enabled. For additional required accommodations, please note those on your registration form and/or contact Haley Knapp at hknapp3@jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins is committed to promoting the full participation of all individuals with disabilities. In all situations, a good faith effort (up to the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Haley Knapp hknapp3@jhu.edu.