One WKU Inclusive Teaching Academy (ITA)
PurposeThe Inclusive Teaching Academy (ITA) has been created to fulfill four interrelated functions:
The ITA is designed to develop advocates rather than experts. The Institute and its architects (the Community of Practice Fellows) do not assume the role of authority on DEI issues and do not seek to train participants to become experts. Rather, the goal is to cultivate a mindset of continuous growth through praxis and reflection as a way to foster DEI advocacy at WKU. |
ObjectivesThrough participation in the ITA, participants will be able to more effectively:
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Structure
These modules address issues related to both course design and teaching practice. Each module is broken up into weekly sessions that will allow for an overview, discussion, application, and reflection of each topic.
Asynchronous, Summer Cohort (June 2024)
- Module 1: Personal Foundations
- Module 2: Integrating Foundations of Inclusivity into Teaching
- Module 3: Course and Classroom Climate
- Module 4: Engaging All Students in the Learning Process
Synchronous, Face-to-Face Spring Cohort (Spring 2025)
- Module 1: Personal Foundations
- Module 2: Integrating Foundations of Inclusivity into Teaching
- Module 3: Course and Classroom Climate
- Module 4: Engaging All Students in the Learning Process
Benefits
- Participants become members of a community of peers with shared interests in inclusive and culturally responsive teaching.
- The community provides an inclusive space where participants share experiences, ideas and strategies about teaching; experiment with evidence-based practices; build skills; engage in research; and reflect on their roles as educators.
- Upon successful completion, participants will receive a digital badge.
Who Should Apply
ITA is open to all full-time faculty.
ITA participants are committing to:
- Submitting all work associated with the ITA.
- Implementing changes to their courses based on ITA modules.
- Serving as an advocate for inclusive and culturally responsive teaching.
Application Process
Applications for the Summer 2024 Inclusive Teaching Academy cohort will open Wednesday, March 27, 2024. They are due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A finalized application consists of a completed form by the applicant, including a copy of a course syllabus, and approval from the department chair with the acknowledgement of the required time commitment of the applicant.
Please do not submit your application after the due date. The selection committee will meet quickly after the application due date, and late applications will not be considered or reviewed by the selection committee.
To review all the questions on the application, see here.
Contact
For questions about the institute or the application process, please contact CITL Assistant Director Cierra Waller.
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