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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In her timely and important book Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: Strategies for Healing the Root Causes of Inequity in Education , Dr. ClauDean ChiNaka Kizart offers a comprehensive roadmap for educators committed to creating more equitable learning environments. The books greatest strength lies in its practicality.

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'Need for Love More Profound, Harder than It's Ever Been'

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He also underscored the importance of professional development for faculty, acknowledging that those closest to the students are those who can often make the most impact. Lastly, Lowery-Hart reminded attendees that communication is vital to the success of these measures—and that does not mean sending out yet another email.

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Book on Writing Good Learning Outcomes

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Available at [link] The book has sections on the function and purpose of intended learning outcomes as well as guidance on how to write them with validation in mind. ad #education #highereducation #learningdesign #coursedesign #learningoutcomes #instructionaldesign The post Book on Writing Good Learning Outcomes first appeared on Sijen.

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Free Online CPD Course on Learning Outcomes (until 14th January 2023)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Have you got some time for professional development over the holiday period? The course complements the book ‘Writing Good Learning Outcomes and Objectives’. ( [link] ). Or do you have colleagues or design teams working on course designs over the holiday period? You are welcome to dip in and out.

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How to Address the Dearth in Black Male Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The initiative offers scholarships up to $10,000 per academic year, books and support for testing, seminars, professional development, and community service hours. The MALE program was launched in 2019, months before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Strachan pointed out, but said that has not stopped its efforts.

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From Classrooms to Ballots: Unpacking the Significance of School Boards in the 2024 Elections

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Across states like South Carolina to Florida , local school boards are actively involved in banning books, removing school leaders committed to equity, and imposing limitations on classroom teachers, preventing them from teaching an accurate and honest portrayal of the United States' history.

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Two Scholars are Building Diversity Initiative Database for All

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Curtis Byrd, co-author of the 2021 book Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelor’s to the Professoriate. Dr. Rihana Mason, coauthor of the 2021 book Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelor’s to the Professoriate.

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