Webinar: Creating Inclusive Courses and Curricula in Geography
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm U.S. Eastern Time
This webinar features four speakers discussing different approaches to designing inclusive courses and building an inclusive curriculum in geography. It was held and recorded on April 28, 2021.
Topics:
• A model for including students’ geographies in geography education with a specific example of how this model can be integrated into inclusive curriculum.
• A data-driven approach for developing an inclusive curriculum pathway aligned with student aspirations.
• Five checks for inclusive design in online courses, insights from a Hispanic serving institution at which nearly 50% of students are 1st generation college students.
Beth Schlemper University of Toledo
Beth Schlemper is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toledo. Her primary research interests are in geography education and historical/cultural geography. Schlemper has served as a PI and co-PI on educational projects funded by NSF and has also published on immigration, regional identity and construction.
Sean Taylor Texas State University
Sean Taylor is an Instructional Designer at Texas State University. He is passionate about student engagement and racial justice in the classroom.
Sujata Shetty University of Toledo
Sujata Shetty is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toledo. Her research focus is on the challenges faced by old industrial cities experiencing deep population loss, often called “legacy cities.” Her work explores the role of urban planning in these under-resourced communities from multiple perspectives, including land use, housing, education and neighborhood-based community development.
Michael Solem Texas State University
Michael Solem is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Texas State University. He serves the AAG as Senior Advisor for Geography Education and co-Director of the National Center for Research in Geography Education.
Creating Inclusive Courses and Curricula in Geography
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Date and Time: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm U.S. Eastern Time
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