Diversity in Higher Education Remote Learning: A Practical Guide

✍ Scribed by Paula K. Davis (editor), Ellen R. Cohn (editor), Jerome C. Branche (editor)

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 304
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book provides fundamental principles of remote instruction and classroom management for diversity. Chapters explore the requisite characteristics of higher education administration and infrastructure that support both online and hybrid learning. It draws on proven practices to help research intensive faculty, instructional and clinical faculty, and adjunct faculty deliver efficient and effective online class construction for today's classrooms.

✦ Table of Contents

Foreword
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview
Extenuating Circumstances
The Precursor Book
Organization of the Current Book
Editorial Control
References
Part II: Administration
Chapter 2: Equity-Minded Leadership for Virtual Environments
Recommendations
References
Chapter 3: Teaching Racial Literacy from a Distance: Designing and Enacting an Online, University-Wide Course in Anti-Black Racism
Introduction
Developing the Course in Anti-Black Racism: History, Ideology, and Resistance
Course Delivery
Student Engagement
Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Part III: Pedagogy
Chapter 4: Inclusive Remote Pedagogy: Instructional Considerations and Praxis
Introduction
Care and Inclusivity in Remote Teaching
Modeling
Dialogue
Practice
Confirmation
Instructor Self-Reflection Exercise
Reflections on Care Considerations Within Stabilized ERT
Conclusion
Chapter Key Takeaways
References
Chapter 5: Learning Cultural Humility Through Personal Inventory: How You Became You
Introduction
The Teaching Experience
The In-class Activity
References
Chapter 6: Faculty Development for Inclusive Online Teaching: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
Faculty Development Should Reflect that Good Teaching Is Inclusive
Faculty Development Should Model Inclusive Teaching
Next Steps: Reflecting and Iterating
References
Chapter 7: Implementing Universal Design for Learning: Course Design and Management Considerations for Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning
UDL and Online Instruction
Synchronous (Hillary)
Interpersonal Communication
Action and Expression
Representation
Engagement
Argument
Representation
Action and Expression
Engagement
Asynchronous (Alvin)
Media and Consumer Society
Representation
Action, Expression, and Engagement
Considerations
References
Chapter 8: Inclusive Online Learning: Digital Accessibility Practices
Introduction
Background
Instructional Delivery Modes
Accessibility Compliance and Standards
Universal Design for Learning
Accessible Course Development
Document Design
Images
Multimedia
Accessibility Checkers
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Teaching with Cultural Humility in Online Classrooms
The Problem
A Solution? The Cultural Competence Model and its Limitations
An Alternative Approach: Cultural Humility
Six Key Components of Cultural Humility
Bringing Cultural Humility into Online Classrooms
Appendix A
Student Information Sheet
Appendix B
Example of inclusive and welcoming language throughout a syllabus.
From “Course Introduction” Section of Syllabus:
From “Course Requirements” Section of Syllabus
From “What you can expect of me” section of the syllabus
From the “Teaching Philosophy” Section of the Syllabus
References
Chapter 10: Microaggressions in Online Courses and University Life
Introduction
Microaggressions in the Online Classroom
Management Strategies
Set Expectations for a Positive Classroom Climate and Check Perceptions
System-Wide Approaches
Microaggressions Against Faculty and Staff
Appendix
Survey: Student Perception of Online Class Climate
References
Part IV: Populations
Chapter 11: A Tale of Two Pandemics: Examining Black Family Engagement at the Intersection of Distance Learning and Black Lives Matter
Black Student Achievement in the Shadow of Systemic Racism
Black Family Engagement and Student Achievement
Black Families and Distance Learning
Distance Learning Standards
Challenges of Distance Learning
Equity Concerns
Attitudes of Black Students and Families
Conceptual Framework
Research Design
Study Limitations
Findings
Finding #1: Black Students and Parents Experienced a Range of Technological, Social-Emotional and Mental Health, and Academic Challenges Throughout the Pandemic
Technological Challenges: The Digital Divide
Social-Emotional and Mental Health Challenges
Academic Challenges
Finding #2: Roles and Responsibilities for Parents Significantly Shifted
Finding #3: Three Positives Included School Support, Greater Flexibility, and New Learning Tools
Finding #4: Communication and Engagement Between Schools, Students, and Families Yielded Some Improvements Yet Remained Challenging
Finding #5: Students and Parents Led Conversations on Race and Racism Due to the Pandemic, Distance Learning, and the Country’s Racial Reckoning
Recommendations for the Future
Establish Whole Family Social-Emotional and Mental Health Supports
Establish Integrated Supports Across Systems
Understand the Cultural and Technical Gaps in Distance Learning
Recognize and Invest in Student Agency
Summary
Closing Thoughts
References
Chapter 12: Communicating with Inclusion and Respect in the Online Classroom: First-Generation College Student Considerations
Introduction
Who Are First-Generation College Students?
Online Education
Review of Literature
Implications for Online Education
Conclusion
References
Chapter 13: Empowering Queer Students in Online Learning
Vocabulary and Definitions
References
Chapter 14: Considerations for Teaching Veteran Learners
Introduction and Background
Student Veteran Demographics
Non-Traditional Students
Credit for Military Learning
Student Veterans in Transition
Housing
Income
Health Care and Service-Connected Injuries
Student Veteran Engagement
Student Veteran Resource Centers
External Community Connections
Remote Learning for Student Veterans
Conclusion
References
Chapter 15: A Holistic Approach to Supporting Student-Athletes
Academic Preparation and Admissions Considerations
One University’s Academic Support Structures to Assist Student-Athletes
Roles and Strategies of Athletic Academic Advisors
Academic Progress Rate (APR)
Considerations for Advising Black Student-Athletes
Integrated Advising
Learning Specialists
Time Management
References
Chapter 16: Crossing Classroom Borders: Understanding the International Student Experience
Legal Requirements
Enrollment
Employment
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
STEM Optional Practical Training Extension (STEM OPT)
Academic Training (AT)
Role of DSOs and AROs
Living in the United States
English Language
Communicating in the United States
American Slang
Shining Example
Cultural Adjustment
Culture Shock
Reverse Culture Shock
Adjustment or Cultural Shutdown
Dependents
Studying in the United States
Classroom Expectations
Relationships with Faculty
Racism
Sidebar: COVID-19 LESSONS
Travel Issues
Financial Issues
Online Classes
References
Chapter 17: The American School System Is Built Against People with Disabilities: A Student’s Perspective
The Smartest Person I Know
A System Focused on Ableist Metrics
Factory-Model Rigid Education
The Tyranny of Standardized Tests
Remote Learning Angst for Many Students with Disabilities
References
Chapter 18: Students Shouldn’t Have to Talk in Class to Participate
Redefining Participation
Elucidating Personal Struggles
Social Anxiety Struggles Exacerbated by Public Speaking
Remote Learning and Speech Anxiety
Summary of Alternative Strategies
Conclusions
References
Chapter 19: Culturally Informed Schedules and Course Management
Reference
Part V: Discipline-Rich Perspectives
Chapter 20: Strategies for Teaching Effective Large Enrollment Online Classes
Strategy 1: Create a Clear, Consistent Course Designed with Accessibility in Mind from Day One
Strategy 2: Increase Student Connection with Consistent Communication and Collaborative Assignments
Strategy 3: Re-think Assessment and Testing
References
Chapter 21: Teaching “Experiential” Intercultural Communication Remotely
“Experiential” Intercultural Communication
“Experiential” Hybrid Intercultural Communication
Self-reflexivity
References
Chapter 22: A Shift to Online Service-Learning in the Time of COVID-19
The Advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Preventive Dentistry and Health Promotion
Certificate in Dental Public Health
The LEND Remote Learning Experience
A Note on Clinical Activity
References
Chapter 23: Promoting Compassionate Care: Occupational Therapy Personal Frame of Reference Assignment
Personal Frame of Reference Assignment Guidelines
Personal Frame of Reference Assignment Grading Rubric
Personal Frame of Reference Assignment: Student Paper Excerpt
Student Description of Frame of Reference Conceptual Model
Personal Frame of Reference Assignment Components Within Course
Conclusion
Appendix
References
Index