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DEI Certificate Level Two
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Inclusive Pedagogy and Practices Certificate
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is proud to present the Virtual Inclusive Pedagogy and Practices Certificate Program. This is a professional development opportunity for teaching professionals and professional staff interested in learning more about developing an inclusive educational environment throughout Rowan University. This certificate program is an excellent enhancement to your personal and professional development related to making our university a welcoming and accessible place for everyone.
Registrants will select one of two core course track modules:
Inclusive Pedagogy Track Module:
Registrants in the inclusive pedagogy track will engage with content focused on classroom-based ideas and strategies that make those spaces accessible to as many students as possible from the outset of instruction (e.g., tips related to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the classroom).
Inclusive Campus Track Module:
Registrants in the Inclusive Practices Track will engage with content focused on all non-classroom-based ideas and strategies that make the rest of our campus accessible (e.g., tips related to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) department meetings, office spaces, designing flyers, making presentations, giving campus tours, etc).
What to Expect
- Synchronous (live) - scheduled sessions with the course instructor (5.5 hours total)
- Asynchronous (on your own) - weekly readings, videos, and completion of activities (approximately 1 hour per week)
- Culminating project - complete a project in which you will identify a barrier to inclusive practices and work to remedy the problem throughout the course
Registration
**Please note, if you are a Rowan employee or student, completing the Foundations of DEI Certificate is a prerequisite for the IPP certificate. Completing the Foundations of DEI Certificate is not a requirement if you are an external participant.
Foundations of DEI Certificate
Module 1: Welcome
In this module, participants will meet the course facilitators and learn how to navigate the course and about the asynchronous assignments and expectations related to each module. Participants will think about an area of inclusive need on campus and learn how they will set inclusive goals related to their respective course tracks.
Module 2: Including Disability in a Culture of Diversity, What is Neurodiversity and Foundations of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
This module consists of three (3) parts entitled: (a) Including Disability in a Culture of Diversity, (b) What is Neurodiversity, and (c) Foundations of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This module is required for all participants as the content applies to both course tracks.
Module 3: Pedagogy Track
This module consists of three (3) parts entitled: (a) Framework for the Inclusive Classroom, (b) Technology, and (c) Strategies for Creating Inclusive Classrooms. There is an optional fourth part entitled (d) Neurodiversity in the Workplace, should participants want to explore additional content.
Module 4: Practice Track
This module consists of three (3) parts entitled: (a) The Inclusive Campus, (b) Technology, and (c) Neurodiversity in the Workplace.
Module 5: Presentations
In this final module, participants will present their inclusive goal(s) and evidence of the work they have completed throughout the course to make their classroom/campus more inclusive. Participants will receive public acknowledgment of their work and a certificate of completion.
IPP Certificate Recipients
Congratulations to those individuals who have completed the Inclusive Pedagogy and Practices Certificate. For a list, please click the link below.
List of IPP Certificate Recipients
IPP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is completing the Foundations of DEI Certificate a prerequisite for Rowan employees and students to the Inclusive Pedagogy and Practices Certificate (IPP)?
We intentionally require the completion of the DEI certificate as a prerequisite due to the importance of ensuring Rowan University employees and students receive the same foundational training before beginning the IPP certificate. Please note, if you are an external Rowan participant, you are not required to take the Foundations of DEI Certificate as a prerequisite.
Who should take the course?
Professionals, P - 20 Educators & Administrators/Higher Education, Faculty, Board of Education Members, Community Leaders, Organizational Leaders
Can I register for and complete both tracks during the same cohort?
No, you cannot register for both of the tracks during the same cohort. The modules for the pedagogy track and practices track take place simultaneously. Please note, a majority of the same content is available to all participants, however, the focus for each participant will be in line with the track selected.
How many hours per week are needed for the out-of-class assignments and the final project?
On average, the asynchronous assignments took participants 2-4 hours per week throughout the certificate program.
What are the fees to participate?
Rowan Employees and Students - Free
Rowan Affiliates - $200/module ($800 for full Certificate)
RCBC & RCSJ Employees
Rowan PDS Network
Alumni Board Members
Rowan Alumni
Non-Profit Employees
General Public: $350/module (discounted price of $1,100 for full Certificate, if registered for all 4 modules at once)
Why is there a culminating project?
It is important for participants of the IPP certificate to implement theory to practice. The culminating project allows participants to create an action plan towards advancing inclusive pedagogy and practices in your current role.
What are some examples of previous culminating projects?
- Universal Design for Tired People
- Universal Design and Health Communication
- A More Inclusive Approach to Employee Training
- Inclusive Pedagogy: A Multi-sensorial Approach
- Universal Design in Canvas
- The Accessible Law and Justice Class
- Student-Centered Learning Approach
- Inclusive Recreation
Creating a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace Certificate Program
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the Center for Neurodiversity at Rowan University proudly present the virtual Creating a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace Certificate Program.
This is an external professional development opportunity for those interested in developing inclusive organizational and workplace environments. This certificate program is designed for external participants and is an excellent enhancement to your personal and professional development.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?
- Business leaders
- Entrepreneurs
- Non-profit leaders and employees
- P - 20 Educators & Administrators/Higher Education
- Board of Education Members
- Community Leaders
- Organizational Leaders
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- Synchronous (live) - scheduled sessions with the course instructor (5.5 hours total)
- Asynchronous (on your own) - weekly readings, videos, and completion of activities (approximately 1 hour per week)
- Culminating project - complete a project in which you will identify a barrier to inclusive practices in your workplace or organization and co-create to remedy the problem throughout the course.
Interested in onsite sessions for your company? Please email us at neurodiversity@rowan.edu.
COURSE CONTENT AND SCHEDULE
Module 1.1: Introduction to Neurodiversity and Disability
Module 1.2: Including Neurodiversity in a Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Module 1.3: Creating Inclusive Hiring Practices
Module 1.4: Supporting and Retaining Neurodivergent Employees
Module 1.5: Presentations
Antiracist Pedagogy and Practices Certificate
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Rowan University is proud to present the virtual Antiracist Pedagogy and Practices Certificate Program. This is a professional development opportunity for those interested in developing antiracist educational and organizational environments. This certificate program is an excellent enhancement to your personal and professional development.
Registrants will select one of two core course track modules:
Pedagogy track - offers strategies that work to establish an antiracist learning environment from curriculum to classroom climate.
Practice track - offers strategies that work to implement antiracist approaches in the participants' organization.
Who should take the course?
- Professionals
- P-20 Educators and Administrators
- Higher Education Faculty and Staff
- Board of Education Members
- Community Leaders
- Organizational Leaders
What is included?
- Antiracist Pedagogy and Practice Course Materials
- DEI Certificate of Completion from Rowan University
- One (1) Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
What to expect?
- Synchronous (live) - scheduled sessions with the course instructor (7 hours total)
- Asynchronous (on your own) - weekly readings, videos, and completion of activities (approximately 2 hours per week)
- Culminating project - complete a project in which you will identify a barrier to inclusive practices and work to remedy the problem throughout the course.
**Please note, if you are a Rowan employee or student, completing the Foundations of DEI Certificate is a prerequisite for the APP certificate. Completing the Foundations of DEI Certificate is not a requirement if you are an external participant.
Course Content and Schedule
Module 1 - Welcome and Introductions
Modules 2 & 3 - Core Concepts in Antiracism
Topics include: Defining racism and antiracism, intersectionality, critical race theory, decentring whiteness, racial battle fatigue, and more.
Modules 4 & 5 - Strategies for Practicing Antiracism
Participants split into pedagogy or practices track.
Module 6 - Sharing Strategies
*Please note, this is a 2-hour session.
APP Certificate Recipients
Congratulations to those individuals who have completed the Antiracist Pedagogy and Practices Certificate. For a list, please click the link below.
