Event: Pursuing Inclusive Teaching in the Classroom

Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, a renowned expert on culturally responsive teaching, will speak about inclusive practices in the classroom. Dr. Ladson-Billings is Professor Emerita at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, President of the National Academy of Education, and author of the acclaimed books The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children and Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students.

Following the talk, participants will focus on key principles and pedagogical practices for creating inclusive syllabi and class projects that address contexts such as race, class, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, ability, and learning styles. Faculty will be encouraged to reflect on the current semester and apply strategies for the upcoming semester.

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Through the Inclusion Imperative Program, partners UMBC, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, and Howard University are cultivating a regional network of scholars who are committed to diversity and inclusion in the humanities. Over five years, the Inclusion Imperative’s Diversity Teaching Network in the Humanities will expand conversations on diversity in the curriculum, help advance community-engaged and other socially aware humanities pedagogies, and create a supportive environment for faculty.

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