2020-2021

Cohort Projects-2020-2021 

Teaching Dance Under Covid-19 as a Practice of Community, Social Justice, and Wellness

Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Project: “Teaching Dance Under Covid-19 as a Practice of Community, Social Justice, and Wellness” Cohort 2020-2021

TDPS Dance faculty members Katie Faulkner, James Graham, SanSan Kwan, and Latanya Tigner centered their PCF project around the cultivation of wellness, community, and social justice within the remote dance classroom. Dance practice classes, and the essential in-person demands of learning embodied skills, have been uniquely impacted by the pandemic. Our team has collaborated on developing pedagogical strategies that not only continue high...

Self-Paced Videos for Improving Access in an Introductory Music Course

Music Project: "Self-Paced Videos for Improving Access in an Introductory Music Course" Cohort 2020-2021

Music has always presented an exceptional set of challenges to the classroom instructor. Studying music involves being guided repeatedly through works or performances in real time—sonic experiences that, in turn, stand in a complex relation to the various technologies and visual props that capture and mediate them. Funding from the Resilience Grant Program has allowed us to create initial components of digital tools that place students in active dialogue with musical works and concepts...

Resilience in Geospatial Learning

Geography Project: "Resilience in Geospatial Learning" Cohort 2020-2021

This talk discusses the promises and pitfalls of teaching geospatial courses remotely, from the technical to the theoretical. It reflects on a suite of educational research investigating the outcomes of a small survey of students who participated in remote geospatial courses in Fall 2020; the format of available geospatial software and tools; and, best practice in online-only delivered geospatial courses from across the US. Finally, it argues that preemptive course design, underpinned by active technical and...

BeArS@Home, A Choose Your Own Adventure Online Laboratory Platform

Chemistry Project: “BeArS@Home(link sends e-mail), A Choose Your Own Adventure Online Laboratory Platform” Cohort 2020-2021

BeArS@home(link sends e-mail) brings resilience to UC Berkeley's chemistry curriculum by creating a versatile digital platform for our unique laboratory coursework. Our team of teaching faculty, graduate student researchers, and instructional support staff...

Teaching Reading and Writing in L2 Through a Multiliteracies Approach

This project outlines strategies for linking reading and writing in Advanced French courses using the multiliteracies framework. By designing activities that promote collaborative work on analytical writing, the approach fosters student engagement, familiarizes them with the research process, and integrates the use of supportive technologies and tools. Author: Vesna Rodic, Lecturer in French Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)...

Student/Citizen: Enhancing Diversity Literacy in the Writing Classroom

In this project, the aim is to enhance literacy on diversity, equity, and social justice in composition classes. It explores how biases affect text interpretation and develops strategies for safe discussions on racism and oppression. Author: Jennifer Cho, Lecturer in English Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)...

Social Justice & Social Media: Raising Critical Awareness & Community Engagement Among Language Learners

This project uses social media and news outlets to deepen language learning through the lens of social justice. In Filipino, students analyze words like "freedom" across various media to build critical thinking and vocabulary. In Burmese, students study anti-coup memes and discuss hate speech, learning how language evolves with societal changes. Authors: Karen Llagas & Kenneth Wong, Lecturers in South & Southeast Asian Studies Department Grant Type:...

Inclusive Language as Praxis, Not Checklist

In this project, students explore small yet impactful changes in communication by practicing mindful language use and active listening. The focus is on adopting a people-first approach to pedagogy, encouraging ongoing awareness and thoughtful language choices. Author: Carmen Acevedo Butcher, Lecturer in College Writing Programs Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF) Project Details:...

Making Senior Thesis Mentorship Meaningful During Remote Instruction

This project aims to create a framework for remote senior thesis seminars in the humanities and social sciences, addressing the isolation students often feel during thesis writing. It develops course materials to ensure students have the structure, resources, and community support needed to complete significant research. Author: Sarah Gold McBride, Lecturer in American Studies Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)...

Op-Ed Writing Pedagogy: Helping Students Find and Amplify Their Voices

This project aims to diversify public discourse by creating a tool to help students, faculty, and community members, especially from underrepresented groups, contribute to op-ed writing during critical times. Author: Rose Carmen Goldberg, Lecturer in Berkeley Law Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)...