ACC Continuing Education

Course Description

Learn to design a community of learners in the classroom, whether teaching face-to-face or a distance education course. In this course, participants will examine approaches for constructing an inclusive, welcoming learning community for all students. Topics covered include setting the tone of the learning environment to foster interaction, communication, and inclusion; universal course design; culturally responsive teaching; applying an equity lens to examine power imbalances and conflicts in the learning environment. Participants will reflect on and share strategies with colleagues for creating inclusive classrooms.