Posted by Carly Byer on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in CDI, Course Design, course design institute, Events, Faculty.

The CFT invites Vanderbilt faculty and graduate students to apply to its 2020 Course Design Institutes. During the three-day institutes, participants will design (or redesign) courses that engage students.

The faculty Course Design Institute will be held May 4-6, 2020. The faculty institute is open to all Vanderbilt faculty members, and participants will receive $500 in research funds to be used to enhance their teaching. Participants will redesign courses with careful attention to ways they can help all students thrive through greater belonging and engagement.

“Teaching Inclusively” is shorthand for a range of approaches to teaching that support trust and productive dialogue, including:

• Discussions that involve a diverse range of voices and viewpoints
• Course content that motivates and challenges all students
• Strategies for helping students work across differences in group projects
• Assignments that are meaningful and encourage deep learning for all students
• Accessibility for students of all abilities

These are just some of the outcomes of an inclusive approach to course design and facilitation. Students in inclusive courses find greater belonging and equity, and with it a trust in faculty and their peers that leads to greater collaborative engagement, critical thought, and voice.

Learn more about the Faculty CDI and apply!