Week 24
Well, this was a different experience. This was less of a "fun" thing, and more of a "better yourself" type of thing which I had to convince myself to attend. It was pretty informal, just a short little discussion over lunch facilitated by some folks over at CTSI. It was really interesting being there with a bunch of faculty; I was clearly the odd one out, and I could really see where Student Life differs and often focuses on issues of equity. In comparison, faculty have a lot of other things on their plate, and coming to a lunch and learn like this is really just an additional thing for them.
Date: Thursday October 5, 2017
Event/Activity: CTSI Lunch and Learn on Creating more "Equitable" Spaces in the Classroom
Capacity: Staff
Found: CTSI Listserv
Host: CTSI (Centre for Teaching, Support & Innovation)
Link: http://teaching.utoronto.ca/ctsi-events/workshops/
Description:
In this informal brown bag lunch discussion, faculty can share their experiences in creating a more equitable classroom, problem-solve on any challenges they are facing and develop new strategies on how to move forward. This is a space for faculty to further their own learning on equity in a supportive environment. The topics for discussion will be informed by what issues are important for faculty and may include themes such as:
What I learned:
-M
Date: Thursday October 5, 2017
Event/Activity: CTSI Lunch and Learn on Creating more "Equitable" Spaces in the Classroom
Capacity: Staff
Found: CTSI Listserv
Host: CTSI (Centre for Teaching, Support & Innovation)
Link: http://teaching.utoronto.ca/ctsi-events/workshops/
Description:
In this informal brown bag lunch discussion, faculty can share their experiences in creating a more equitable classroom, problem-solve on any challenges they are facing and develop new strategies on how to move forward. This is a space for faculty to further their own learning on equity in a supportive environment. The topics for discussion will be informed by what issues are important for faculty and may include themes such as:
- Setting the tone for an inclusive classroom
- Developing curriculum with an equity lens
- Considering how language may shape equity and inclusion
- Discussing current events in the classroom
- Reflecting on our identities and how they may impact our work as educators
- Understanding power in the classroom
- Lunch time session, went and met some faculty & the facilitators
- Informal chat about a number of topics (many of which we already discuss in SL)
What I learned:
- Going from OISE (which is very SJ based) to this conversation was interesting
- Neat to see another side of a University and talk to faculty which I haven't really had the chance to do in the past
-M