Beyond Instructional Development: An Exploration of Using Formal Pedagogy Training to Benefit Perceived Quality of Life and Sense of Community in Graduate Students by Ashley Hooper, Brian Sato, Daniel Mann, Matthew Mahavongtrakul

“…In this case study, we explore how two teaching development programs impacted pedagogical knowledge, perceived quality of life, and sense of community in graduate students at the University of California, Irvine. …”
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Faculty case studies on learning to teach inclusively in undergraduate STEM education by Lucas B. Hill, Diamond Buchanan, Sara E. Woods, Regina F. Frey

“…IntroductionThis study aimed to understand how STEM faculty members developed as inclusive instructors after completing a free, high-engagement, inclusive teaching development program. The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project (ISTP), a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC), provides participants with five modules and additional learning opportunities that dig deep into instructor and student identity, classroom climate, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education.MethodsWe conducted nine, mixed methods in-depth case studies with faculty member course participants across the U.S. and various STEM disciplines.Results and discussionResults demonstrated iterative growth incorporating instructor identities in cognitive, affective, confidence, and behavioral outcomes. …”
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