Contemporary research has established that assessments are most effective when they provide students (and faculty) with feedback on their learning in relation to the course learning objectives.^ Formative assessments align with the fact that learning is an iterative process and a "work in progress." It's also true that the...
Why?
Students are not on the same page when it comes to writingStudents' ability to follow a paper-writing structure properly is directly correlated with their chances of doing well in college or universityWe often take it for granted that they know academic writing.My project addresses this gap and proposes incorporating...
This capstone project incorporates the 5 Entry Points system into an Intro to UX/UI Design course in order to bring the course material closer to a variety of students whose majors are not necessarily connected to design and who come from various backgrounds with diverse abilities. UX/UI Design is conventionally...
Fall 2025-Just & Equitable Teaching Micro-credential
· Department/Unit of focus: Psychology Department, University of Denver
· Type of Project: Syllabus design
· Project name: Integrating Social Justice into the Study of Personality
Abstract:
1. Issue and Opportunity: This project aims to integrate social justice concepts into the teaching of an...
What The Project Is
A five-part workshop series to prepare international students to be successful in theirsearch for jobs and internships.
This workshop series will help international students:• Develop a better sense of who they are, what they are interested in, skills they havedeveloped, and what they value in a...
The JET Program has made me aware of so many things that I could do better in promoting the laudable goals offered and shared by Program leaders and participants. I frankly am in awe of other participants’ Action Plans, which no doubt will transform the pedagogical landscape in years to...
In this Earth Matters elective class, students develop their English skills while learning about the environment and exploring vital topics related to ecological conservation. Students immerse themselves in the vibrant CU and Boulder scientific communities and interact with organizations that work to protect the local and global ecosystems through innovative...
This project outlines a plan for pair of learning activities (in-class activity + homework) designed to increase students' sense of belonging and relevance in a course (Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy) that has minimal opportunities for reflecting diversity in course content. The learning activities do this by inviting students to...
Public speaking can be daunting to even seasoned students, but for students in COMM 1300 with diverse backgrounds such as First Gen, ESL and DS who may have language barriers, comprehension or accessibility issues, this can be a particularly challenging experience. To help make assignments more equitable and assist all...
A plan to solicit student feedback on the course (before, during and after) and reflection on how they learn over the semester. The design of and questions in the survey are informed by tenets of Justice and Equity in Teaching such as community-building, student self-advocacy, and metacognition.
