SESSION 8C: Anti-Oppressive Pedagogy Certificate

Drs. Michele Villagran, Darra L. Hofman, Mohammad Masum, & Guannan Liu | San Jose State University (CA)

Zoom Room C*

Outcomes
Discuss what the College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (EDISJ) Committee at San Jose State University has learned from the process of developing an anti-oppressive pedagogical project, focusing on the certificate.

Outline the detailed processes of developing such a certificate.

Describe the barriers and challenges in the development and implementation of a certificate for faculty.

Description:
The College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (EDISJ) Committee at San Jose State University recognizes the value of diversity in persons and perspectives of the academic departments and associated faculty, staff, and students. The committee seeks to increase awareness of diversity, and social justice, and maintain an inclusive environment for the College academic departments’ faculty, staff, and students. One such way is through creating professional development opportunities! This session will focus on our current anti-oppressive pedagogy initiative over the last four years and specifically highlight our “Achieving Equitable Student Outcomes” certificate rolled out to faculty beginning fall 2023. Prior, we created a literature review, conducted a survey with our faculty, staff, and students to understand their needs, and recommended and utilized equity rubrics on courses. This fall 2023, five faculty participated in the pilot certificate which was a sixteen-week online program for CPGE faculty interested in developing course materials around principles of equity and inclusion. The course covered topics such as equity and inclusion principles, creating courses that are equitable and inclusive, providing support for students, and utilizing assessment strategies that promote equity. Participating faculty evaluated their teaching materials and methods to foster diversity and inclusivity in their classes, resulting in more equitable outcomes for students. From December 15, 2023, to March 15, 2024, we had the opportunity to continue to offer the certificate with 8 participants under a different funding source and focus at the university level.

Presenters: Drs. Michele Villagran, Darra L. Hofman, Mohammad Masum, & Guannan Liu
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: https://sites.google.com/view/peraltaequityconference/2024-conference/2024-program/2024-apr-29-sessions?authuser=0