UNIC 8: Introduction to Critical Trends in Teaching for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This workshop is part of UNIC InterTeach: intercultural and innovative teaching and learning – UNIC’s professional development programme for university teachers.

The goal of the workshop is to introduce participants to foundational principles and current international trends about Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in relation to Teaching & Learning in Higher Education.

In the workshop you will meet university educators of partner-universities of the UNIC-Alliance, who are based in: Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey.

In this international and interdisciplinary setting, you will explore current critical trends in the global field of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and reflect on how they relate to your lived experience as a teacher. The workshop aims to help participants develop critical awareness of their values and skills as culturally responsible educators who are able to make evidence-based decisions that foster justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in university learning. You will be encouraged to reflect on your experience and discuss practical applications of the explored principles within your educational contexts, with particular attention to how they inform your teaching choices.

The workshop will take place online and be held in English (lingua franca).

Attention: The workshop consists of 2 synchronous meetings of 1,5 hours each. The meetings will be held on Wed. 05.03.2025  and Wed. 12.03.2.2025 from 13.30 to 15.00.