Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Training
The Teaching Academy, in collaboration with the Offices of Diversity and Inclusion (KSAS/WSE), are pleased to offer again this September the highly valued, J.E.D.I Training Series!
“The opposite of racist isn’t ‘not racist.’ It is ‘anti-racist.’ ... One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an anti-racist. There is no in-between safe space of ‘not racist’.” — Ibram X. Kendi
In preparation for current and future teaching roles, this workshop series recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in teaching effectiveness. To have an equitable teaching environment for all students, instructors must commit to being anti-racist educators and actively combat power and privilege (e.g., racism, sexism, classism, etc.) in their classrooms. This workshop series encourages JHU Teaching Assistants and instructors to examine their intersectional identities, biases, assumptions, values, and expectations of students and center students of color and other marginalized groups in course design, pedagogy, and course content. Participants will develop concrete strategies on how to develop an inclusive teaching environment and how to function as an advocate in both subject matter and teaching methods. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop and receive feedback on their Diversity Statement - a document that is now more commonly requested as part of job applications, especially in higher education.
Workshop Schedule
J.E.D.I. Training (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion) - Fall 2022
An Introduction to Anti-oppressive Teaching
Dates: 9/20, 9/22, 9/27, and 9/29 | Location: Online
Times: Morning Sessions – 10:00 – 11:30 AM EST; Afternoon Sessions – 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST
Facilitators: Ashley Cureton, Megumi Hine, and Lester Kern
Those who attend all 8 sessions (AM & PM sessions on each date) will receive a certificate of completion.
- Tues 9/20: Discussing Identity, Power, and Privilege
- Thu 9/22: Understanding the Impact of Oppression in the U.S.
- Tue 9/27: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
- Thu 9/29: Becoming a JEDI Accomplice
The Zoom link will be the same for all sessions. Please complete registration and mark your calendar for the session dates/times (please attend as many as possible.) The morning and afternoon sessions will cover different aspects of each topic and participants should plan to attend both session times.
