“Thank you Dena, for running such a great workshop. I am incorporating several of your ideas for building an inclusive classroom in my courses this spring, and I’ll be submitting my class as a diversity intensive class for next fall. Several other attendees have told me that they, too, thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, and found it very helpful. I look forward to the opportunity to work together in the future.”
-- Tammy Tobin-Janzen, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
“Thank you for your participation as a presenter and workshop facilitator at our workshop on Cultural Diversity and Community. We are very appreciative of the work you did sharing your expertise on pedagogy and curriculum related to diversity.” -- Millersville University |
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Comments from participants |
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"The best workshop I've been to in years. Fantastic, qualified speaker."
“Great class. Best diversity class I have ever been to. I really learned some new things about myself. Thanks!”
“I believe Dena lives what she teaches. She is a good presenter.”
“Very informative, great group discussion.”
“Presenter opened my eyes to a lot of grey areas.”
“A very thoughtful approach to such an important topic.”
“Dena seems very knowledgeable of her subject and presents in a clear way. Made us think!”
“I wish it was a full day.” |
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Participants at the Knapsack Institute |
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“I encourage anyone considering applying to do so as you will have no regrets and meet some great people and receive incredible resources for your use in classes.” – Clint Fisher
“Especially valuable was the matrix for framing privilege and oppression. The model helped me recognize my own paths of privilege and provides a useful paradigm to raise students’ awareness. I left the Knapsack Institute with lots of activities I can use, lists of films, copies of syllabae, ways to “transform” my courses, and ways to manage resistance. The leaders are insightful, personable, and responsive to questions and concerns. Colorado Springs is a beautiful setting!”
Participants also agreed with the following statements: (9.25 or better on a 10 point scale)
• “This Institute was very useful and valuable to me"
• "I received many concrete tools/strategies that will help me in my teaching"
• "Speakers were knowledgeable and engaging"
• "I would recommend this Institute to colleagues" |
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