More than a Remote Possibility: Rethinking Inclusion in the College Classroom
December 8th | 1-2:30pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light long-standing inequities in the educational access that students with disabilities face in university settings. For many students, disability is only one dimension of marginalization. Challenges to educational access can also be compounded by race, socio-economic status, and citizenship. As we transition to another semester of online learning, how can we more meaningfully address the diverse needs of students with disabilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels?
Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) play a vital role in shaping classroom culture, developing community, and building relationships with students at UC Berkeley. Bringing together GSIs, undergraduates and faculty, this panel invites reflection and further action towards the more meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities in the graduate and undergraduate training mission of UC Berkeley. Join us for a powerful discussion that seeks to offer insights and resources for educators, while moving the conversation away from compliance with legal mandates to humanizing the experiences of students with disabilities.
Panelists:
Penelope Edwards, Associate Professor, South & Southeast Asian Studies; Moderator
Allison Gleason, Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
Georgina Kleege, Professor, English
Sarah Manchanda, Ph.D. Candidate, Education
Alena Morales, Undergraduate, Nutritional Science
Jennifer Perlstein, Ph.D. Candidate, Psychology