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Creating an Inclusive Classroom Presented by Tracey Ray, Ph.D. Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 1 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Updated- 7/12/2018) Mission: The Office for Diversity,

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Creating an Inclusive Classroom

Presented by Tracey Ray, Ph.D. Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

(Updated- 7/12/2018) Mission:

  • The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion provides leadership

and expertise to West Chester University to advance its commitment to the principles of inclusivity, civility, service, and academic excellence. Through programmatic and educational initiatives, collaborative partnerships and outreach, we cultivate an environment that welcomes all. VISION:

  • To become a national leader of inclusive excellence in higher

education by leveraging internal and external partnerships.

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July 22, 2019

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Cultural Competence

“the ability to function with awareness, knowledge and interpersonal skill when engaging people of different backgrounds, assumptions, beliefs, values , and behaviors.”

  • Def. Cultural Competence: (Hogan,) “the ability to function with awareness,

knowledge and interpersonal skill when engaging people of different backgrounds, assumptions, beliefs, values , and behaviors.” What stands out to you in this definition? Key Points Requires awareness, knowledge and interpersonal skill Assumes difference is present Assumes engagement across difference Culture is present 6

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2019-2021 University Strategic Plan- Pathways to Student Success Diversity & Inclusion Goals

  • Learn It!
  • Live It!

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Model of Multiple Dimensions of Identity

Abes, Jones & McEwen, 2007

This model conceptualizes the different dimensions of identity, contextual influences on

  • ur perceptions of ourselves, and a “meaning-making filter”

Characteristics of identity move further and closer from our central self, and they continually interact and overlap. a fluid and dynamic one, representing the ongoing construction of identities and the influence of changing contexts on the experience of identity development

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Ground Rules for Class Discussions/ Active Participation

  • Come to class prepared
  • Be Respectful
  • There are no “stupid questions!” Always feel

free to ask questions and engage with any question that arises in the class.

  • All members of the class are expected to

participate in the various aspects of the class and classroom experiences.

  • Discuss undiscussable issues
  • Maintain confidentiality through information

shared within and outside of the class

  • Keep the discussions focused/ Relay

information with context

  • Disagree openly with any member of the class
  • Share all relative information when sharing

information

  • Test your assumptions and inferences
  • Avoid using generalizations
  • Avoid offensive language
  • Openness to ideas, thoughts and opinions that

may differ from your own/ Seek to understand, then to be understood (Active listening)

  • Save space for someone that hasn’t spoken or

engaged in dialogue

  • Don’t interrupt others

Activity

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QUESTIONS

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