Start here: Welcome and learning objectives
Who is this for? This self-paced resource is designed for post-secondary faculty and staff in Manitoba. It aims to enhance understanding of social identities within teaching and learning contexts, while offering strategies to support Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the classroom.
About this resource
- Estimated time: 35 minutes
- Format: Asynchronous, self-paced
- Interactivity: Includes optional reflection prompts and linked resources. While these embedded links are not essential to engaging effectively with the module, they have been included to allow learners to explore additional relevant resources if they wish.
- Support: This resource is not instructor-led, but your institution may offer additional programming.
Important note
Some reflection prompts may ask you to consider your own experiences and social identities. You are always welcome to skip any prompts or use the text boxes to explore whatever thoughts or feelings arise. Your comfort and self-direction are important.
Download ‘Kristen’s Welcome Video’ Transcript (PDF)
For accessibility or reference, download the written transcript of the video.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recognize why faculty and staff should care about social identities in relation to teaching and learning.
- Identify your own social identities, and how these identities impact teaching and learning.
- Explore intersectionality and social location and analyze how they impact you and your students.
- Identify teaching and learning strategies and activities that promote engagement and participation by learners with diverse social identities.
