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ATD Teaching & Learning Institute: The Paradigm Shift: What Happens When Taking an Equity-minded Approach to Teaching and Learning?

Viewers will learn from equity minded faculty who have successfully implemented culturally responsive teaching practices, tools, and strategies that are leading to student success, engagement, and improved outcomes. Presenters share their experiences in developing course curriculum, assignments, and content that validate, affirm, and embrace the diverse perspectives, lived experiences and cultures of the student they serve. This session will provide guidance and support as it relates to intentionally making a paradigm shift to equity minded teaching and learning.

  • H Ray Keith, Program Development Consultant, Achieving the Dream
  • Dr. Vincent Tzu-Wen Cheng, Professor and Chair of the Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts Department, Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • Dr. Shirley Burnett, Interim Chair, Jackson State University
  • Ayse Durmus, Equity Consultant, Achieving the Dream and ESL Instructor, Community College of Aurora
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Recommended citation:

Keith, H.R., Cheng, V., Burnett, S., and Durmus, A. (2022, April 21) The Paradigm Shift: What Happens When Taking an Equity-minded Approach to Teaching and Learning? [Video] Achieving the Dream and Every Learner Everywhere®.https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/resources/atd-teaching-learning-institute-the-paradigm-shift-what-happens-when-taking-an-equity-minded-approach-to-teaching-and-learning/

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