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Evaluation of Inclusive Teaching Responses

Evaluation of Required Questions on Inclusive Teaching
  1. Please tell us who is under-represented in your classroom/your discipline.
  2. Please describe something concrete you do to ensure those students or colleagues thrive, and ideally, stay in your major/field.

Several types of Inclusive Teaching Practices help build a learning environment where all students can have successful learning experiences.

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Does not  Meet
Slightly Meets
Meets
Strongly Meets

Use University Design for Learning resources:

Principle I. 

Provide Multiple Means of Representation. Present information and content in different ways.

Principle II.

Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression. Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know.

Principle III. 

Provide Multiple Means of Engagement.

Diversify Course Materials:
  • Range of authors for readings
  • Variety of examples for case studies
  • Reflect diversity in media content; professionals in the field
Cultivate an Inclusive Climate:
Communicate Sources of Support:
  • Campus resources in syllabus
  • Student affairs offices
  • Academic offices
Mindful of Language:
  • Use of inclusive language
  • Eliciting from students preferences for person-first or other language and adopting where appropriate
Build Rapport and a Sense of Belonging:
  • Name pronunciations
  • Preferred name/pronouns
  • Open communication
  • Recognize contributions from students’ experiences
Foster a Growth Mindset:

Note: Practices drawn from Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning and the W&M Studio for Teaching and Learning Innovation 

Evaluation of Required Questions on Inclusive Teaching (pdf) for reference.