Teaching and Learning Antiracism

 

Student Experience

In this pillar of the strategic plan, we seek to integrate emerging fields of knowledge with learning experiences inside and outside the classroom; empower students to become self-directed learners; examine and refine systems to enhance our program; and modernize campus to enable transformative learning and leadership development.

Our current work includes: 

PLANNING

  • 6–12 Curricular Framework for Teaching and Learning Antiracism Competencies (based on 2021–22 audit)

  • Review of our spaces from a culturally responsive perspective

PROGRESS/ONGOING

  • Curriculum review for culturally responsive content and approaches

  • Increasing diversity of literature, research and references used to include diversity (eg, ethnic, racial,  socio-economic)

  • Developing and Evaluating changes in assessment, such as Standards Based Grading, across disciplines

  • Professional Development Opportunities: Coaches will come next year to work with Department heads to train for coaching on teaching equity and antiracism

COMPLETE

  • Restructured Department Head role to include active coaching on teaching equity and antiracism 

  • Audited ICAs/competencies

  • Hired a new Director of DEIJ who brings a wealth of experience in teaching students antiracist curriculum and activism.