TLS Inclusive Learning Environments

In collaboration with the Office of Safe Disclosure & Human Rights and Organizational Learning & Effectiveness, CTL is pleased to present a new series of workshops that will enable participants to better understand inclusiveness in learning environments.  

Part 1. Conflict and Bullying in the Learning Environment
Wade King, Safe Disclosure and Human Rights Advisor and Catherine Anley, Employment Equity Advisor, Organizational Learning and Effectiveness

March 19,  2013 | 10:00 - 11:30 am | Telus Centre Room 236/238

This session will enable participants to better understand the dynamics of bullying and conflict in learning environments.  Strategies to manage the behaviours will be introduced.  Participants can expect an engaging and interactive session featuring group discussions and videos that will provide them with some of the latest information,  UAlberta policies, resources and tools available to assist in preventing and addressing bullying and conflict. 

Part 2. Duty to Accommodate in the Classroom
Wade King, Safe Disclosure and Human Rights Advisor and Catherine Anley, Employment Equity Advisor, Organizational Learning and Effectiveness 

Date | Time | Location to be announced

This session will include an introduction to human rights legislation and UAlberta policy to assist them in meeting the University's legal and ethical responsibility to ensure all students have equal opportunity in their learning programs.  Practical examples and scenarios will be used to facilitate discussion.  

Part 3. Managing Diversity in the Classroom
Wade King, Safe Disclosure and Human Rights Advisor and Catherine Anley, Employment Equity Advisor, Organizational Learning and Effectiveness 

Date | Time | Location to be announced

This session will explore the concept of inclusion in the classroom and its alignment with the University's value of diversity as articulated in our guiding D2D documents (Dare to Discover and Dare to Deliver).  Cultural orientations and their possible impact on communication styles will be introduced.  Practical examples and scenarios will be used to facilitate discussion.

Accessibility:  The Telus Centre is a wheelchair accessible building. Sign language interpreting services, realtime captioning, or other access-related services or accommodations can be arranged. Contact Catherine Anley, Employment Equity Advisor at 492.3020 or catherine.anley@ualberta.ca one week prior to each session.