{"id":1057,"date":"2024-04-01T12:01:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T16:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2024-04-01T12:01:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T16:01:44","slug":"celebrating-diversity-month-with-action-and-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/04\/01\/celebrating-diversity-month-with-action-and-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Diversity Month with Action and Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and at the University of Baltimore, we&#8217;re embracing this opportunity to learn, share, and connect through a series of events and scholarly insights. This month is not just about celebration; it&#8217;s about taking meaningful steps towards understanding the diverse tapestry of cultures, identities, and experiences that enrich our community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As educators, we have the power to influence and support our students&#8217; diverse backgrounds. Two scholarly articles underscore the importance of fostering an inclusive learning environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/00131725.2021.1957632\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three Decades of Culturally Relevant, Responsive, &amp; Sustaining Pedagogy: What Lies Ahead<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/i><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This article traces the evolution of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, highlighting its focus on student learning advancement, cultural competence, and fostering critical consciousness. It emphasizes CRP&#8217;s expansion into diverse educational settings, including STEAM, and introduces Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy as a further development aimed at resisting the educational status quo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2227-7102\/10\/5\/124\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Culturally Responsive Teaching: Its Application in Higher Education Environments<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This piece explores CRT&#8217;s role in higher education, providing strategies for faculty to create culturally inclusive lesson plans. It stresses the importance of understanding students&#8217; diverse cultural backgrounds to enhance the learning environment and promote equitable access to educational opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These approaches emphasize the significance of recognizing and incorporating students&#8217; cultural identities in the classroom, enhancing their learning experience and success. Outside of the classroom, the following\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">events are also a testament to\u00a0UBalt&#8217;s\u00a0commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubalt.edu\/calendar\/EventDetail.cfm?eventId=23162&amp;daterequest=4\/4\/2024&amp;catid=8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cultural Couture Gala<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(April 4): Celebrate cultural identities with attire, storytelling, live music, and diverse foods in the\u00a0UBalt\u00a0Student Center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubalt.edu\/calendar\/EventDetail.cfm?eventId=21873&amp;daterequest=4\/5\/2024&amp;catid=8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Service Day<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(April 5): Engage in service projects to strengthen community bonds across Baltimore, starting from Gordon Plaza.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubalt.edu\/calendar\/EventDetail.cfm?eventId=23161&amp;daterequest=4\/10\/2024&amp;catid=8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ethics and Digital Accessibility &#8211; It&#8217;s a Whole New World<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(April 10): Join a panel on digital accessibility&#8217;s ethical considerations with experts and advocates in\u00a0Bogomolny\u00a0Library, Room 412.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubalt.edu\/calendar\/EventDetail.cfm?eventId=22540&amp;daterequest=4\/18\/2024&amp;catid=8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">International Asexuality Day Panel<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(April 18): Explore the spectrum of asexuality through personal stories and discussions in the\u00a0UBalt\u00a0Student Center Cafeteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubalt.edu\/calendar\/EventDetail.cfm?eventId=23129&amp;daterequest=4\/24\/2024\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voices of DEIA at the University of Baltimore<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(April 24): Delve into DEIA initiatives and their impact on reducing healthcare disparities at the Business Center Kaufman Auditorium.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Celebrate Diversity Month is a reminder of the ongoing journey towards a more inclusive society. Let&#8217;s use this month to reflect on our practices, participate in these enriching events, and continue our commitment to making\u00a0UBalt\u00a0a welcoming place for all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and at the University of Baltimore, we&#8217;re embracing this opportunity to learn, share, and connect<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6618,"featured_media":722,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6618"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1057"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1060,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057\/revisions\/1060"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}