{"id":676,"date":"2025-03-04T14:41:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T22:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/tlworkshops\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=676"},"modified":"2025-04-07T14:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T21:34:15","slug":"breaking-down-barriers-in-the-classroom-what-is-academic-ableism","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/tlworkshops\/event\/breaking-down-barriers-in-the-classroom-what-is-academic-ableism\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Down Barriers in the Classroom: What is Academic Ableism?"},"content":{"rendered":"

REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 23, 2:00-4:00PM, online synchronous<\/p>\n

Academic ableism is a pervasive yet often unrecognized issue in educational contexts.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this two-hour workshop, faculty will gain an understanding of academic ableism, including its definitions, the ways it shows up in the classroom, and how it impacts students with disabilities negatively.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Faculty will leave this workshop better equipped to identify and challenge ableist practices and create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning outcomes:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Define academic ableism<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Recognize common ableist practices and attitudes\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Consider the impact of academic ableism on students with disabilities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Reflect on ableism in context\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Discuss strategies to mitigate academic ableism, eliminate barriers and provide more equitable learning experiences<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Created and hosted in collaboration with the Teaching & Learning Commons, the Lead Advisor for Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion, and the Office of Equity and Inclusive Communities.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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