This initiative exemplifies Elon’s dedication to inclusive excellence and the ongoing pursuit of equitable teaching practices that support all learners.
Spring 2025 marked the conclusion of a year-long faculty-led interdisciplinary Community of Practice on inclusive teaching and learning co-facilitated by Marna Winter and Evan Small from the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education. This effort grew out of Elon’s Certificate of Inclusive Teaching, a collaboration between the Office of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Building upon the Certificate of Inclusive Teaching, this community of practice brought together certificate graduates from across disciplines to implement, reflect on and refine inclusive pedagogical strategies in their teaching practices. Participants met throughout the year to engage in discussions on evidence-based practices and action planning focused on fostering meaningful and lasting change at both individual and departmental levels.
Through shared readings, classroom observations, peer support and feedback, and a commitment to student success, the group cultivated a space where all members could grow in their teaching and contribute to a broader culture of inclusion. Emphasizing continuous professional development, the Community of Practice provided an opportunity for faculty to pursue scholarly inquiries, including collaborative research and conference presentations related to inclusive education.
This initiative exemplifies Elon’s dedication to inclusive excellence and the ongoing pursuit of equitable teaching practices that support all learners. In the fall, the community of practice will continue and will welcome new faculty members from the most recent cohort of the Certificate of Inclusive Teaching.