Do you work for a nonprofit or in the social sector? Are you struggling to solve the problems and meet the needs of the people you serve? Come learn more about how design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem solving, can help you truly understand an issue, generate ideas worth testing and iterate to find solutions that make a real difference. Through global stories … [Read more...] about Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector
Education
Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators
In this course, you will learn about the history of LGBTQ+ issues in education and develop strategies for building more inclusive learning environments for students, teachers, and community members. This course will provide you with insights and equip you with strategies for exploring inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning learners in your … [Read more...] about Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators
Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1
This course seeks to turn learners into informed consumers of social science research. It introduces concepts, standards, and principles of social science research to the interested non-expert. Learners who complete the course will be able to assess evidence and critically evaluate claims about important social phenomena. It reviews the origins and development of social … [Read more...] about Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1
Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning
In Part 2 of Uncommon Sense Teaching: Building Community and Habits of Learning, you will explore the following areas more deeply—helping you to connect with the latest insights into research and have fun while you are doing it! • The hidden strengths of neurodiversity: Dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, and other syndromes that relate to learning … [Read more...] about Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning
Evolution: A Course for Educators
How are all of the species living on Earth today related? How does understanding evolutionary science contribute to our well-being? In this course, participants will learn about evolutionary relationships, population genetics, and natural and artificial selection. Participants will explore evolutionary science and learn how to integrate it into their classrooms. … [Read more...] about Evolution: A Course for Educators
