Inclusive Pedagogy Institute 

The Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative and the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), together with CAS Diversity & Inclusion and Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I), are pleased to announce the third annual Inclusive Pedagogy Institute (BU IPI). The BU IPI offers a unique opportunity for participants to come together to consider innovative course design, classroom techniques, and departmental engagement practices that create inclusive and supportive learning environments. 

This year’s Institute will be designed around dialogue-based inclusive teaching practices (often called “Courageous Conversations”), supported by workshops throughout the year to give participants the opportunity to develop strategies and skills for approaches to inclusive teaching in the classroom. With support from CTL, participants will be asked to document and reflect on changes within their classes based on their inclusive pedagogy approaches. 

The Institute will take place in person from June 11-13, 2024.  

Application information 

Who may apply? 

All BU instructors who design and teach stand-alone courses at the undergraduate or graduate level at BU and will be teaching throughout AY24-25 are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all disciplines and fields and at all levels of knowledge of inclusive pedagogy. 

When are applications due? 

Applications are due by 5pm on Tuesday, April 9. 

When will I find out if I have been accepted into the IPI? 

Applicants will be notified between May 1-8.  Please see the table below for further information on the relevant dates. 

What are IPI participants expected to do? 

Participants are asked to commit to the full summer in-person Institute from June 11-13: 2 full days and 1 half-day. Over the three days, attendees will participate in workshops and discussions on Inclusive Pedagogy themes, focusing on dialogue-based inclusive teaching practices. Throughout the academic year, participants will meet twice in each semester to continue their learning, practice, and inquiry into Inclusive Pedagogy. Participants will be supported by Megan Sullivan, Faculty Director for the Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative, and CTL staff. 

Is there compensation offered? 

IPI participants receive $2000 over the program: $1000 is disbursed after the Summer Institute, and the remaining $1000 is split over the two semesters of the academic year.  

How to apply 

Please complete the application form, which includes several questions for you to consider. The recommended length for your responses to these questions is 150-250 words. The questions are listed below to help you prepare your responses. 

• What is your current understanding of inclusive pedagogy? 
• Tell us about a time when you encountered a challenging situation involving inclusive teaching practices in your class/es and how you responded. 

• If you do employ inclusive practices, what are some examples you use currently? 
• Are there key areas where you are seeking to grow in your pedagogy? 
• What are your previous experiences participating in a learning community or cohort? 

We recommend that you prepare and save your answers in a document and then copy your text to the application form.

Who is creating the program? 

The BU Inclusive Pedagogy Institute is the result of creative and collaborative input from numerous people, including the planning team consisting of Megan Sullivan (Faculty Director of Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative), Deb Breen (Center for Teaching & Learning), Vincent L. Stephens (CAS-Diversity & Inclusion), and Annabelle Estera (BU Diversity & Inclusion). 

Learn More 

For more information about the program, please contact Megan Sullivan at msullvan@bu.edu.