Workshop Program
Please plan to arrive at UIC in time for the first workshop event at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 10th. The workshop will end on Friday, April 12th at 3:00pm.
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HideApril 10-12, 2019 - University of Illinois at Chicago, Student Center East
All workshop activities take place in UIC's Student Center East Towerroom 302 unless otherwise noted below.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Afternoon: Participants check into the Crowne Plaza Hotel or other accommodations.
4:30-5:00pm - Welcome and Check-in
Get situated in the workshop space, meet other participants, and get assistance with accessing the private participant workspace.
Create a SERC account if you don't have one already (use the email address you registered with)
5:00-6:00pm - Introductions and Introduction to the Workshop - Rachel Beane and Stefany Sit
This workshop focuses on supporting the success of all students in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. We begin this evening with introductions to diversity, equity and inclusion, then focus on building community and program design Thursday morning, continue with a focus on curriculum Thursday afternoon, and share inclusive teaching strategies Friday morning. Throughout the workshop, there will be an emphasis on listening to each other, sharing strategies, and developing action plans.
6:00-7:00pm - Dinner
Catered meal in the workshop plenary room SCE 302.
7:00-8:00pm - Building Students' Science Identity - Rachel Beane and Stefany Sit
Building Students' Science Identity Presentation Slides (Acrobat (PDF) 29MB Apr10 19)
Create your own scientist spotlight! Visit http://serc.carleton.edu/account and edit your SERC profile on the left-hand side of the page. Don't forget to include a picture of you/your science! To see other workshop participant scientist profiles, visit the private workshop participants page.
See the private workspace for session details and notes
- Unlikely Hikers - an Instagram community that features under-represented outdoorspeople
- Engaging Urban Students through Geoscience Career Development in the Classroom - InTeGrate Implementation Program at UIC
- UIC Earth and Environmental Sciences Alumni/Careeer Profile Youtube Videos
- UIC Career Info Sheets in English and Spanish
- SAGE 2YC Broadening participation through strategies for inclusion posters
Thursday, April 11, 2019
All workshop activities take place in UIC's Student Center East Tower room 302 unless otherwise noted below.
8:45-9:00am - Orientation and Introduction to the Day
After beginning with a session on on the psychology of diversity and inclusion, this morning focuses on the department or program and this afternoon on the curriculum.
9:00-9:45am - Birds of a Feather Flock Together: A Psychologist's Perspective on Diversity and Inclusion - Nicholas Fernandez
Introduction to the psychology of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The goals of the session are 1) to value the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, 2) to understand the innate nature of unconscious bias, and 3) to feel empowered to uncover unconscious biases.
Birds of Feather Flock Together (Acrobat (PDF) 65.9MB Apr12 19)
DEI Vocabulary List (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 19kB Apr11 19) - adapted from University of Massachusetts Office of Multicultural Affairs
9:45-10:45am - Building a Sense of Community (Jolly Trilogy Model) - Diane Doser
Jolly Trilogy Presentation (Acrobat (PDF) 4.1MB Apr15 19)
10:45-11:00am - Break
Snacks and refreshments will be available in SCE 302.
11:00-12:15pm - Breakout Session I: Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in Our Programs
Attracting Students -Stefany Sit and Diane Doser (SCE 302)
Attracting students from diverse backgrounds with a rich set of experiences is a critical step in broadening participation in the Earth sciences. We will work in small groups to explore different opportunities to attract students to our discipline, including partnerships at different institutions, providing career information, and engaging family support. We look forward to hearing from participants on the successes they may have had in their own programs and the session leaders will share some of the highlights from their own institutions.See the private workspace for session details and notes
Building a Sense of Belonging -Nicholas Fernandez and Joshua Villalobos (SCE 603)
The need to belong is a universal desire for all individuals. Research has shown, in an educational setting, a student's sense of belonging significantly affects their motivational measures to engage in classroom assignments, participation, and in their overall academic success. Various strategies of building a sense of community and belonging in the classroom will be discussed in this session.Building a Sense of Belonging Presentation Slides (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 1.4MB Apr12 19)
See the private workspace for session details and notes
Creating Inclusive Learning Communities -Rachel Beane and Laura Rademacher (SCE 613)
Inclusive learning communities value and respect the multiple perspectives and experiences of its members. In this session, we will turn our attention to a few questions and scenarios as a way to begin discussing the components that can make a learning community more or less inclusive. In our discussions, we also will draw from the Callahan et al. (2017) and Carabajal et al. (2017) articles that were part of the pre-workshop preparation. Throughout the session, we look forward to hearing your perspectives on ways to create more inclusive learning communities.Creating Inclusive Learning Communities Presentation Slides (Acrobat (PDF) 1.1MB Apr10 19)
12:15-12:30pm - Break
12:30-1:45pm - Lunch, Synthesis of Breakouts, and Discussion
Catered lunch in SCE 302.
2:00-3:15pm - Breakout Session II: Developing a Curriculum to Support All Students
Community-Based Learning and Professional Development -Diane Doser and Reginald Archer (SCE 302)
This breakout session focuses on ways to increase your students' capacity and engagement by including community based learning activities in your curriculum as well as providing capacity and continuity through professional development.See the private workspace for session details and notes
Field-Based Learning -Stefany Sit and Rachel Teasdale (SCE 603)
This breakout session will walk through different scenarios on sexual harassment (inappropriate behavior), physical mobility issues, mental anxiety, and the general physical challenges in field settings.
See the private workspace for session details and notes
Societal Relevance in the Curriculum -Joshua Villalobos and David Blockstein (SCE 613)
Incorporating societally relevant issues into the class room is a powerful tool in engaging students of all backgrounds in issues that they often find they have personal experiences with. Allowing students to explore these issues in the class in a constructive and meaningful way allows students to not only learn about these issues in conjunction with course content but also allows students with diverse backgrounds to share their personal experiences allowing them to feel included and valued. Various materials and examples will be discussed showing how to effectively incorporate societal relevance into the classroom.Societal Relevance in the Curriculum Presentation Slides (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 10MB Apr12 19)
3:15-3:30pm - Break
Snacks and refreshments will be available in SCE 302.
3:30-4:45pm - Why Inclusivity Matters - Joshua Villalobos
Why Inclusivity Matters Peresentation Slides (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 481kB Apr12 19)
4:45-5:30pm - Synthesis, Action Planning, and Roadcheck - Diane Doser and Rachel Beane
We will synthesize the day, return to our action plans, and complete a workshop roadcheck.
Create your own scientist spotlight! Visit http://serc.carleton.edu/account and edit your SERC profile on the left-hand side of the page. Don't forget to include a picture of you/your science! To see other workshop participant scientist profiles, visit the private workshop participants page.
5:30-7:30pm - Break
7:30-8:45pm - Dinner
Greek Islands Restaurant - 200 S Halsted, Chicago, IL 60661
Workshop Dinner Menu (Acrobat (PDF) 340kB Apr9 19)
Friday, April 12, 2019
All workshop activities take place in UIC's Student Center East Tower room 302 unless otherwise noted below.
8:45-9:00am - Introduction to the Day
9:00-10:15am - Growing Student Strengths and Context Diversity - Gary Weissmann
In this session, you will become familiar with the Context Diversity model of Ibarra (2001) and be able to apply Context Diversity concepts to understanding diverse approaches to learning and academic activities.
Context Diversity Presentation Slides (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 1.1MB Mar28 18)
10:15-10:30am - Break
Snacks and refreshments will be available in SCE 302.
10:30-11:45am - Breakout Session III: Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom
Class Dynamics and Valuing All Voices -Rachel Beane and Gary Weissmann (SCE 302)
Classroom dynamics are influenced by the environment we set for the class through our words, interactions and expectations; by our response to incivilities and marginalization; and by how we cultivate equity. Inclusive teaching engages a variety of students, encourages and supports the participation and contribution of ideas from all, and is responsive to students' individual and contextual needs. In this session, we will reflect on our own experiences, share strategies for engaging students and fostering equity in our classrooms, and discuss ways to set the tone for a class and maintain the class dynamics throughout the term.Class Dynamics and Valuing All Voices Presentation Slides (Acrobat (PDF) 4.4MB Apr12 19)
See the private workspace for session details and notes
Learning Strategies for Students -Joshua Villalobos (SCE 603)
Students coming from nontraditional backgrounds often have difficulty in higher education due to unconscious bias from faculty and fellow students and also due to cultural ways various individuals might learn or communicate. Various strategies and steps will be discussed that can be implemented to help ensure an equitable learning experience in the classroom.
×Learning Strategies for Students Presentation Slides (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 1.3MB Apr12 19)
See the private workspace for session details and notes
Universal Design for Learning -Stefany Sit and Nicholas Fernandez (SCE 613)
Within instruction, universal design focuses on making teaching and learning accessible to all, regardless of ability or disability. In the Earth sciences, it is important to address inclusive approaches that can be used in the classroom, in a lab-setting, and in the field. In this workshop we will discuss common barriers to access and inclusion within STEM education, be introduced to the principles of Universal/Inclusive Design for Learning (UDL/IDL), and explore accommodations for both physical and non-apparent disabilities. This workshop is based off of work presented by Wendi Williams, Gretchen Miller, and Ivan Carabajal during the 2017 and 2018 Earth Educators Rendezvous.
Universal Design Presentation Slides (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 502kB Apr12 19)
11:45-1:00pm - Lunch, Synthesis of Breakouts, and Discussion
Catered lunch in SCE 302.
1:00-2:15pm - Completing and Receiving Feedback on Action Plans
Participants will complete their action plans and receive feedback from peers and workshop conveners.
2:15-2:45pm - Synthesis and Next Steps
- Become a member of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers
- Participate in related events:
- Join us at the Geological Society of America and American Geophysical Union Annual meetings
- Join the International Association for Geoscience Diversity
2:45-3:00pm - Workshop Evaluation
Please take a few minutes to complete the workshop evaluation. We appreciate your feedback!