Just & Equitable Teaching (JET)
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Program Overview
The Just & Equitable Teaching (JET) Program at Ҵýƽ supports educators in developing inclusive, equitable teaching practices through a social justice framework. This professional development opportunity equips instructors with evidence-based resources and strategies to create inclusive learning environments.
Participants will engage in self-reflection, dialogue, workshops, mentoring, and equitable course design activities. As they become more aware of inequities in education, participants will strengthen their commitment to anti-discriminatory teaching practices.
Program Details
The JET program is free and designed to be completed in one academic semester. It combines asynchronous coursework on Canvas with synchronous group meetings.
Program Requirements
To complete the program, participants must:
- Finish Canvas coursework
- Attend group meetings
- Complete a Capstone Project
What You'll Gain
Participants who complete the program will earn a issued through Ҵýƽ Micro-Credential Program.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Engage in Reflection: Regularly examine and refine equitable teaching practices.
- Analyze Social Justice and Equity: Understand definitions and their applications in teaching and learning.
- Explore Power Dynamics: Investigate the relationships between power, privilege, oppression, and education.
- Develop an Implementation Plan: Create a JET-informed teaching plan responsive to the cultural and social needs of learners.
Eligibility
- Who Can Apply?
- Graduate and professional students.
- Postdoctoral fellows.
- Teaching staff and faculty of all ranks affiliated with Ҵýƽ.
- Graduate Students:
- Earn 5 CTL credits toward the Certificate in College Teaching or the Future Faculty Development Certificate by completing the JET micro-credential.
Program Materials
Participants will receive free resources, including:
- Artze-Vega (2023):
- Companion materials provided during the program
This micro-credential aligns with Ҵýƽ IDEA Plan by fostering inclusive learning spaces and promoting intercultural competence. The program reflects the campus commitment to:
- Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
- Supporting professional development in teaching and mentoring
- Preparing critical thinkers through multiple perspectives (IDEA Plan, p.6 & p.14)
The JET micro-credential was developed by Ҵýƽ Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) and the CTL during the 2020-2021 academic year.
The program was created by a team of graduate students and former CTL staff, including:
Graduate Students:
- Irfanul Alam (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
- Christine Chang (Computer Science)
- Daniel Garzon (Education/Equity, Bilingualism, and Biliteracy)
- Komal Preet Kaur (Political Science)
- Danni Lopez-Rogina (Sociology)
- Rosa Morales (Mechanical Engineering)
- Anthony Pinter (Information Science)
- Dana Stamo (Chemical & Biological Engineering/Biological Engineering)
- Jasmine Suryawan (Sociology)
- Kim-Phuong Truong-Vu (Sociology)
- Samantha Walker (Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences)
- Sophia Zaccarine (Aerospace Engineering Sciences - Bioastronautics Focus)
Former CTL Staff:
- Quatez Scott (Inclusive Pedagogy Lead, now at CSU)
- Becca Edwards (Inclusive Pedagogy Lead, now at CIRES)
Apply Today
Join the JET Program to develop equitable teaching practices and earn a digital badge that reflects your commitment to creating inclusive learning environments.
Testimonials
“I’ve started working on planning for my Fall course, and finding the work I did for the JET course so helpful and confidence-building.” – JET Participant