Diversity in Teaching
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Welcome to the Diversity in Teaching web pages. These aim to support teaching staff with making courses at TU Dresden more diversity-friendly. In addition to the diversity competence in university instruction self-assessment and the Inclusive University Instruction independent study course, you will find useful information and links on the topic of diversity-friendly teaching.
Self-Assessment: Diversity Competence in University Instruction
The self-assessment is designed to support you in assessing your level of diversity competence in university instruction. Firstly, it should accompany you as you reflect on aspects of diversity in your teaching practices. Secondly, it should encourage continued growth in this area.
The test is divided into two sections. In the first section, you will be introduced to various topics related to diversity and then asked to assess your knowledge about them. The second section focuses on the diversity-sensitive learning environment. You will also have the opportunity to test your knowledge and receive tips on designing diversity-friendly courses.
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Independent Study Course: Inclusive University Instruction
This independent study course teaches you the basics of inclusive university instruction in an understandable and practical way. Inclusive university instruction does not refer to a specialized, niche expertise. It only requires a few changes to your teaching practices to allow each and every student to fully participate, and it supports all students with reaching their full potential.
Once you have completed the independent study course, you will also be familiar with the significance of inclusion for university instruction and you will have acquired strategies for dismantling educational barriers.
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The Independent Study Course is recognized as part of the Saxon University Didactics Certificate in the area of Active Teaching (Sächsisches Hochschuldidaktik-Zertifikat plus “AKTiver Lehre“) and counts as 10 work units. We are currently clarifying if the course will be recognized as part of module 2 of the Saxon University Didactics Certificate for the Area of Diversity, Equal Opportunity & International Affairs (“Vielfalt, Chancengleichheit & Internationales“).
Diversity-Friendly Instruction – Information and Links
If you would like to take a closer look at aspects of diversity-friendly teaching practices, you can find further information on the topics of Diversity Literacy, Communication & Interaction, and Practical Tips.
You can also find up-to-date information on your continuing education options at the Center for Continuing Education.
Diversity Literacy
On the following page, you will find information on the topic of diversity literacy. Starting with an introduction to diversity studies, we demonstrate how the topic of diversity can be embedded into your own field of research. We also explain how you can approach the topic of diversity through self-reflection.
To the Diversity Literacy page
Diversity-Sensitive Communication and Interaction
On this page, you will learn how to conduct exchanges you have with your students, and how you can shape the exchanges that take place between students.
To the Communication and Interaction page
Practical tips
We have compiled various sources of information and links for you on the topic of diversity-sensitive instruction. These offer opportunities for further discussions related to diversity. You will also find information on advisory services to which you can refer students if necessary.
We hope that we could provide you with some helpful tips and sources of information. If you have any further questions, comments or criticism, please feel free to contact us.
Contact
© Crispin Iven Mokry
Head of Diversity Management
NameDr. Sylvi Bianchin