CEISL | Introduction to Equitable and Inclusive Practices Micro-Credential
Feb 6, 2024 - Jan 1, 2031
Full course description
Course Introduction
This micro-credential assessment serves as evidence that the participant completed the five modules (i.e., Module I: Why Use a Design Process?, Module II: What Do We Mean by Inclusion?, Module III: What are the Relationships Between Culture and Classroom Practice?, Module IV: How Can We Be Intentional with Technology?, Module V: What Do We Mean by Assets-based Instruction?) and the micro-credential assessment module, which contains an IUPUI faculty approved project.
Meet the Designers
This module series was created by the Collaborative for Equitable and Inclusive STEM Learning (CEISL) and is based on the work of the Digital Education Hub, a project of the Indiana University School of Education-Indianapolis at IUPUI, funded by the Indiana Department of Education GEER Grant.
Learning Outcomes
This micro-credential assessment course provides evidence that the participant will be able to achieve and show evidence of the below learning goals.
Module 1: Why Use a Design Process?
- Recognize the importance of design practices for teaching
- Identify current practices in The Design Process
- Recognize opportunities for equity and inclusion in The Design Process
Module 2: What Do We Mean by Inclusion?
- Identify how Universal Design for Learning provides a framework for inclusive instruction
- Understand what inclusive practices look like
- Define the principles of Universal Design for Learning
- Describe classroom practices that contribute to inclusive learning environments
- Recognize opportunities for inclusivity in my own practice
Module 3: What are the Relationships Between Culture and Classroom Practice?
- Recognize yourself as a cultural human being.
- Understand that some cultural attributes are expressed implicitly and explicitly.
- Understand how culture connects to teaching practices.
- Identify classroom practices that contribute to equitable learning environments.
Module 4: How Can We Be Intentional with Technology?
- Identify opportunities for the use of technology in the classroom.
- Recognize the ways that students and teachers are currently using technology.
- Understand how technology can be used for purposes of equity & inclusion.
Module 5: What Do We Mean by Assets-based Instruction?
- Identify assets and deficit mindsets in the context of your classroom.
- Understand how assets-based approaches are connected to frameworks such as UDL, CRP, and the DEH throughlines.
- Interpret how assets-based approaches can improve inclusion and equity in your own practice.