Category Archives: universal design

On disability and chronic illness in mathematics

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Brian Katz

Guest post by Allison Miller This piece comes from my desire to have more conversations about disability, chronic physical and mental illness, and neurodivergence in mathematical spaces. This is not one story but a multitude, shaped not just by diagnoses … Continue reading →

Posted in ableism, equity, graduate school, intersectionality, mental health, universal design, victim-blaming | 1 Comment

Inclusive Practices: Syllabus and Day One

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Brian Katz

I’m on leave this year to be visiting faculty at Smith College. As a result, I get to rethink all of my teaching. It’s a new context, so in general it feels like a great time to take stock. Smith … Continue reading →

Posted in inclusive pedagogy, introduction, supporting students, universal design | 2 Comments

Learning for EveryBody: Lessons from Susan Burch

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Adriana Salerno

Last week, Bates hosted speaker Susan Burch, from Middlebury College, for a workshop called “Learning for EveryBody: Inclusive Teaching and Curricular Practices”. I was lucky enough to be able to participate in the interactive session and later have dinner with … Continue reading →

Posted in equity, inclusive pedagogy, inquiry, math education, supporting students, transparency in teaching, universal design | 3 Comments