Teaching for Inclusion and Equity Micro-credential Program

The Office of Teaching and Learning’s Teaching for Inclusion and Equity (TIE) Microcredential Program provides faculty with research-based strategies to design and support a culture of equity and inclusion in their classroom. Participants in this program will learn how to assess and respond to bias and microaggression in the classroom. They will engage in communication about race and equity issues in the classroom with their peers. They will investigate and design inclusive classroom practices that address differentiated support for a wide diversity of learners. These skills have wide application across research spaces, meetings and committee work. In their reflective assignments, they will articulate their philosophy regarding diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.

Micro-credentials programs allow earners to showcase skills, competencies, or achievements gained from learning experiences. Digital badges are the visual representation of having earned a micro-credential and link to the faculty’s unique program artifacts. Please visit the DU Micro-credential Program page for more information.

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Program Requirements

The Teaching for Inclusion and Equity (TIE) micro-credential program includes two badges. Each badge is a standalone program, requires 15 hours of engagement and must be completed with one year of application. Explore the sections below for the program requirements.

 

TIE Foundational Badge

The TIE Foundational badge provides faculty with research-based strategies to design and support a culture of equity and inclusion in their classroom. As participants develop increased awareness of their biases and unpack stereotypes regarding those from different identity groups, they will be committed to intervene in instances of racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression. Participants will learn the importance of community-building and collaboration with students they advise, as well as with their peers, and they will develop skills to effectively communicate about power, privilege, and oppression.

After completing this badge, participants will be able to:

  • Ensure equitable learning experiences and academic success by understanding, assessing, and responding to bias and microaggression
  • Actively listen and communicate in a dialogue about race and equity issues
  • Create inclusive classroom spaces that allow for expression of many cultural and social identities
  • Design inclusive classroom practices, content and assessment that are responsive to real-time student needs

 

TIE Intermediate Badge

The TIE Intermediate badge provides faculty with research-based strategies to design and support a culture of equity and inclusion in their classroom. As participants develop increased awareness of the impact of their teaching practices in the classroom through careful data collection, they will be able to discuss and address equity gaps in their discipline. 

After completing this badge, participants will be able to:

  • Develop equity-minded lens to uncover barriers for underserved students at DU.
  • Design a classroom-based research project that addresses a social justice issue in higher education.
  • Create robust assessment measures for the project.
  • Build a network of accountability partners to ensure the success of their project.

 

TIE Badge Earners

Contact

If you have questions or comments about the Teaching for Inclusion and Equity Micro-credential Program, please contact Jasmine Yap, Director of Inclusive Teaching Practices, Jasmine.Yap@du.edu, for more information.