understanding social justice through instructional design

Bristol Community College

Tahais Real-Martins M.Ed.

Coordinator of Academic Computing/Instructional Designer

Ceit De Vitto M.Ed.

Instructional Designer

Bristol Community College

Demographics:

Students• 60% Female

• 40% Male

• Average age 26 to 32

• 3% Veterans

• 2% ESL

• 2% Dual Enrolled

2014 NEASC Self-Study Report Bristol Community College. (2014, January). Retrieved March 25, 2014, from http://www.bristolcc.edu/events/selfstudy/

Full Time Faculty• 68% Female

• 32% Male

• 21% Doctoral Degrees

Adjunct Faculty• 52% Female

• 48% Male

• 11% Doctoral Degrees

How can Instructional Designers be Change Agents?

Campbell, K., Schwier, R. A., & Kenny, R. F. (2009). The critical, relational practice of instructional design in higher education: An emerging model of change agency. Educational Technology Research and Development, 57(5), 645-663. doi: 10.1007/s11423-007-9061-6

Interpersonal

• Learner Advocacy

• Faculty Development

• Building trust

• Community Building


Professional

• Ethical manner

• Act Professional

• Providing instructional advice

Institutional

• Culture

• Designer status to effect change

• Cultural Conflict

Societal

• Ethical Challenges

• Core values

Universal Instructional Design

1. Equitable Use

2. Flexibility in Use

3. Simple and intuitive use

4. Perceptible information

5. Tolerance for error

6. Low physical effort

7. Size and space for approach and use

Burgstahler, S., & Cory, R.

(2008). Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.

Social Justice

“I believe that education is the civil rights issue of our generation. And if you care about promoting opportunity and reducing inequality, the classroom is the place to start. Great teaching is about so much more than education; it is a daily fight for social justice.”

~ Secretary Arne Duncan, October 9, 2009

Mullenholz, G. (n.d.). Education Is social justice. Retrieved March 26, 2014, from https://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/08/education-is-social-justice

“Justice and equal rights require fair process that offer equal opportunities for successful purist of life, liberty, and happiness.” (p.19)

• Equity v. Equality• Historical disadvantages

• Human diversities

• Unique needs

Davis, T., & Harrison, L. M. (2013). Advancing social justice: Tools,

pedagogies, and strategies to transform your campus.

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Case Study

Hi Tahais, Please HELP! Here are some things that I do in my classes I don’t know where to start.

• My students say that they cannot afford my text books, I didn’t realize they total over $400.

• I still use a chalkboard and whiteboard • I tend to talk throughout the whole class and I notice

that students use their cellphones, and look bored• I don’t know how to use the Internet or help my

students to find other online resources• Students don’t ask questions• I am concerned about cheating For quizzes I tend to

use the same quiz with a hundred questions• I have no make up test nor do I give extra time• I give standard Feedback for all students• I am also guilty of assuming that my students have

the same educational level, cultural knowledge, language, and learning style.

So… how can you help Fred make his course more accessible?

Break-out Session

• Groups of 5

• Each group will be provide with paper and markers

• Pick a group leader/recorder/presenter

• Create different ways to help Fred

References

2014 NEASC Self-Study Report Bristol Community College. (2014, January). Retrieved March 25, 2014, from http://www.bristolcc.edu/events/selfstudy/

Bowe, F. (2000). Universal design in education: Teaching nontraditional students. Westport,, CT: Bergin & Garvey.

Burgstahler, S., & Cory, R. (2008). Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.


Davis, T., & Harrison, L. M. (2013). Advancing social justice: Tools, pedagogies, and strategies to transform your campus. Mullenholz, G. (n.d.). Education Is social justice. Retrieved March 26, 2014, from https://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/08/education-is-social-justice

Ouellett, M. L. (2004). Faculty development and universal instructional design. Equity & Excellence in Education, 37(2), 135-144. doi: 10.1080/10665680490453977

Zimmer, M. A. (2012). Universal Design in Higher Education: From Principles to Practice - Edited by Sheryl E. Burgstahler and Rebecca C. Cory. Teaching Theology & Religion, 15(1), 89-91. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9647.2011.00769.x