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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Accounting Classroom

• In Event: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in the Accounting Classroom

Abstract

This workshop will inform the participants about the theoretical aspects of inclusive accounting teaching and diversity and equity inclusion in the accounting curriculum. The participants will become familiar with the changing landscape of higher education and why attention to issues of diversity, racism, and inclusion has increased in recent years. Topics will include how to: establish a supportive course climate; set explicit expectations; make the course elements more accessible; prepare an inclusive syllabus; diversify readings and texts; and make the assessment process more equitable. Discussions will also address the use of open education resources (OER) for accounting courses, and the pros and cons of OER. An important aspect of building an inclusive teaching practice is considering the assumptions we make about our pedagogical choices, our students, and the curricula we teach. Therefore, the session will introduce the idea of critical self-reflection on teaching practices through acknowledging one’s own identities and the wide range of perspectives and identities among our students, as well as how those identities impact the learning experiences and outcomes of our classes.

Author

• Mahfuja Malik, Sacred Heart University