In a large 500-student first year science breadth course, students currently create a short video as one of the assessments. Assignment instructions are currently in written form. We will support inclusive excellence in this assignment by creating varied forms of instructions, and building several scaffolded strategies and resources. We want to empower students in the course to recognize the value of their diverse perspectives on the topic of Diversity in Clinical Trials and to feel confident in their ability to express their opinions in a video format.
Outcomes
Based on focus group design input with students and EDIIA experts, we will create several formats of assignment instructions and a curated resource collection. To support Universal Design for Learning, assignment instructions will be expanded to include multiple formats such as: short videos with traditionally underrepresented students, whiteboard animations with culturally sensitive graphics, and podcast-style instructions with optional music tracks. We will work with Accessibility advisors to create alternative assignment formats for oral communication accessibility. Lastly, we will create TA coaching materials and rubrics for recognizing and evaluating inclusive excellence in this assignment.