Examine and disrupt the norms that have shaped the traditional classroom experience to create a more equitable learning environment for all students.
Overview
Historically, classrooms in higher ed have been molded by implicit cultural norms such as competition, lecture, and perfectionism. When we investigate the hidden values and practices we have inherited, we discover how we can unintentionally contradict our students’ cultural identities and hinder their learning. By noticing, interrogating, and interrupting the patterns that have shaped both your own education and your pedagogy, you can take steps toward creating more equitable learning experiences.
In this virtual workshop, Dr. Amer F. Ahmed will share strategies to create dynamic learning environments that elevate the strengths, identities, and values of historically oppressed students. He will draw from his own expertise in intercultural teaching and introduce Dr. Laura Rendón’s framework on “new agreements” for higher ed classrooms. He will share strategies for how to:
- Develop intercultural skills to navigate complexities in the classroom
- Investigate the unexamined norms that have shaped teaching and learning in higher ed
- Interrupt privileged practices and explore more equitable alternatives
- Intentionally create new norms for the classroom
Who Should Attend
This training is primarily designed for faculty members who are looking for a safe space to examine their practices and take away strategies for more inclusive teaching. Faculty development professionals who are leading inclusive pedagogy initiatives or training faculty directly in this vein may also wish to attend.
Limited Attendance
In order to ensure a high-quality learning experience, we have intentionally designed this Virtual Training to have a limited number of total attendees. To ensure access from both paying participants and also from those who have an All-Inclusive membership, when the membership cap is reached, only paying participants can register after that point (while spaces are still available). If you have questions about whether this program is right for you, please contact us.
The Academic Impressions Online Learning Experience
Intentionally Designed
Online Learning
Our virtual trainings go far beyond just replicating PowerPoint presentations online: these experiences are intentionally designed to give you the kind of robust and dynamic learning experience you’ve come to expect from Academic Impressions. These trainings provide you with an active learning environment and an online space where you can explore ideas, get inspired by what your peers are doing, and understand the range of possibilities around a certain topic. You will leave these sessions with practical solutions that you can take back to your team or task force.
What you will get:
- A dynamic, interactive, and high-touch virtual learning experience designed to engage and set you up for growth
- Seamless online face-time, networking, group work, and Q&A opportunities from the comfort of your own workspace
- Practical takeaways and hands-on knowledge
- Guidance from vetted subject matter experts
- Unlimited access to all recorded online sessions
AGENDA
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Amer F. Ahmed will lead a discussion on the intercultural skills instructors need in order to navigate cultural complexities in the classroom.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Together we will examine the privileged values that govern teaching and learning in higher education such as:
- Monoculturalism
- Competition
- Work addiction
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Finally, we’ll learn and practice steps we can take to interrupt these values and practices, change ingrained patterns, and work toward creating more inclusive learning experiences.
SPEAKER
Amer F. Ahmed, Ed. D.
Intercultural Diversity Facilitator, Speaker, and Consultant
Dr. Amer F. Ahmed is an organizational strategist who helps institutions and leaders address diversity, inclusion, equity, and intercultural development through consulting, coaching, group facilitation, and keynote speeches. A frequently requested speaker nationwide, Dr. Ahmed’s approach is grounded in a commitment to Inclusive Excellence in organizations and communities.