How Faculty Create Learning Environments for Diversity and Inclusion

The demographics of college campuses are changing and necessitate faculty provide a safe and inclusive environment for learning. The purpose of this study was to examine how faculty establish a sense of belonging in their classrooms, using focus group methodology to explore issues of power, privile...

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Main Authors: Keonya C. Booker, Gloria D. Campbell-Whatley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Park University 2018-08-01
Series:InSight
Online Access:http://www.insightjournal.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2-Booker_How-Faculty-Create-Learning-Environments-for-Diversity-and-Inclusion.pdf
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Summary:The demographics of college campuses are changing and necessitate faculty provide a safe and inclusive environment for learning. The purpose of this study was to examine how faculty establish a sense of belonging in their classrooms, using focus group methodology to explore issues of power, privilege, and access at the postsecondary level. Faculty (N = 33) representing multiple identity groups discussed opportunities and challenges in effectively reaching diverse groups of students. Three thematic categories emerged illustrating how faculty prepare their courses for inclusive content, develop in-class instructional practices including methods regarding assessment, and believe in professional responsibility through persistent role modeling.
ISSN:1933-4850
1933-4869