Tag: Inclusive Learning

Are Your Tests Biased? A Guide for Implementing Inclusive Testing Guidelines in Your Assessments

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We often mistakenly assume when writing assessments for our students that our learners are “just like us.” We use terminology, phrases, abbreviations, and pronouns that we prefer and know, that often leave our students confused and sometimes wounded. We review our tests by solely looking at statistics, but should we also be looking at linguistics?… Read More

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  • Christie Cavallo, EdD, Instructor, College of Nursing
    

Cultural Responsiveness and Inclusivity in Healthcare Education

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Students in training to become healthcare professionals have a diverse set of learning needs and a range of cultural experiences and identities likely to impact their learning processes and to shape their educational experiences. This session centers on ways that a range of learning strategies can be used by educators to address multiple perspectives, values,… Read More

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  • Stephanie Lancaster, EdD, Assistant Professor, College of Health Professions
    

Cultural Sensitivity and Competence in Experiential Learning

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As our students leave UTHSC, they find themselves in an increasingly diverse country. In order for them to be successful practitioners, they must not only be aware of the cultures in which they work, but need also to think about how their own backgrounds, experiences, and language affect the people around them. In this webinar.… Read More

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  • Mukta Panda, MD, Assistant Dean for Medical Education and Professor, College of Medicine
     

Practical Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment

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Diversity comes in many forms: race/ethnicity, gender expression, age, socioeconomic status, disability (physical, emotional, learning), first-generation student, and many more. As our student body becomes more diverse, creating a welcoming, inclusive learning environment becomes increasingly important to student success and overall wellness. Tom Laughner interviews Dr. Janeane Anderson, assistant professor in the College of Nursing,… Read More

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  • Janeane Anderson, PhD, College of Nursing