Poco a poco, se va lejos: Developing a Spanish Z-degree at Colorado State University Pueblo

Описание: Speaker: Dr. Katie Brown, Associate Professor of Spanish and Chicano Studies -- Colorado State University Pueblo
Moderator: Nancy A. Henke, Textbook Affordability Librarian -- University of Northern Colorado

Session Description:

In this talk, Dr. Katie Brown shares insights from the development and implementation of a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Spanish degree at Colorado State University Pueblo, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). She discusses both the theoretical and practical considerations that shaped the process, highlighting how creating their own curriculum allowed them to integrate students’ lived experiences and identities while aligning with the program objectives and course learning outcomes. This approach not only enhanced accessibility but also advanced our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and student-centered pedagogy.  She reflects on key lessons learned, challenges encountered, and what they might have done differently. Additionally, she offers recommendations for those looking to embark on their own Z-degree. 

Websites of interest:
Affordable and Open Educational Resources Committee: https://libguides.unco.edu/OERcommittee
Open Educational Resources Research Guide: https://libguides.unco.edu/OER
Open Education Week Research Guide: https://libguides.unco.edu/OEW

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Scholarly Communication; Open Educational Resources; OER; Z-Degree; ZTC, Zero Textbook Cost; UNCO

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