CURRICULUM and PEDAGOGY

Goal

Because learning is most meaningful when it is responsive to each student, faculty must have a thorough knowledge of and experience with equitable and inclusive teaching practices, cultural diversity, and a range of learning differences.

Faculty and staff will evaluate and revise curriculum content and assessment methods to align with St. Luke’s overarching goals to foster community belonging, promote positive identity development, and develop the knowledge and skills that will allow students to thrive in a diverse world.

Faculty and staff will develop teaching methods grounded in social-emotional learning that support perspective-sharing and civil discourse.

ACTION PLAN FOR 2022-2025

STUDENTS:

angle-right Develop 21st century “Portrait of a Graduate,” including core skills of cultural competence, conflict resolution, and understanding of individual identity angle-right Evaluate existing 5-12 curricular content and ensure all students are able to see themselves positively reflected in the arc of their learning angle-right Utilize a data-driven process to evaluate when, where, and how existing and future programs reflect DEIB benchmarks (e.g., demographic dashboard to track placement in advanced courses)

FACULTY/STAFF:

angle-right Provide on-campus professional development focused on anti-bias education pedagogy and inclusive and equitable teaching practices angle-right Analyze department specific curricula, units, and lessons to understand how and where identity exploration is present in the St. Luke’s curriculum, and intentionally map cultural competency skills for grades 5-12 angle-right Utilize existing teacher/course evaluations to gather more student-centered data with regard to their perspective of a teacher’s inclusive practices angle-right Use the data science dashboard created by Forward Dataworks to audit student placement and performance in Upper School honors and advanced courses against student demographic data

TRUSTEES:

angle-right Support the curriculum study and pedagogy review angle-right Deepen individual understanding of 5-12 curricular aims and anti-bias education at St. Luke’s to be better informed as stewards of the school

The work will be led by: Counseling & Well-Being Team, Equity & Inclusion Team, Faculty Growth & Renewal Team, Middle School Academic Council, Upper School Academic Council