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Topics in Teaching and Learning (451-0-22)

Topic

Equitable Instructional Methods

Instructors

Paula Hooper

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G02: Wed 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

This course is designed to support the development of practices and methods for equitable teaching in both informal and formal settings. These settings can include museums, libraries, out-of-school programs, enrichment opportunities, classrooms, and other educational spaces. Central to this work is understanding inquiry as a pedagogical approach that can inform equitable work as an educator.

This course is designed for students to come to understand and utilize the complex web of elements that are involved in learning and the development of equitable learning environments. Key activities in the course are for students to: 1) experience and reflect on their own learning; 2) examine the learning of others through close observation and field work; 3) situate/ ground their learning in the context of existing research, theory, and practice; 4) examine equitable methods and design in order to create their own designs for equitable learning and teaching.