Rajiv Jhangiani
@profjhangiani.bsky.social
Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning at Brock University • Inclusive teaching, ethical ed tech, open educational practices • Father, ukulelist, tennis player, retired dancer
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August 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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August 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Glad you like the article!
Happy to report that the full versions of the syllabi used in the study are publicly available on the Open Science Framework: osf.io/exnqh
Designing for Justice
The present study utilizes Lambert's 3R framework of social justice (redistributive, recognitive, and representational) to investigate the impact of justice frames and open educational practices in syllabus design on undergraduate students' perceptions. It employs a within-subject additive approach to manipulate justice frames and open educational practices as reflected in a hypothetical course syllabus. Participants were university students who viewed different versions of the syllabus in a set, additive order and then answered questionnaires on intent to take the course, student sense of belonging and instructor evaluation. Hosted on the Open Science Framework
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August 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy to report that the full versions of the syllabi used in the study are publicly available on the Open Science Framework: osf.io/exnqh
And if the mere brochure for a course that incorporates inclusive and student-centered design makes a difference, you can imagine how much more powerful is the impact of the ultimate intervention--that of having a compassionate, inclusive, and innovative educator.
August 12, 2025 at 2:37 AM
And if the mere brochure for a course that incorporates inclusive and student-centered design makes a difference, you can imagine how much more powerful is the impact of the ultimate intervention--that of having a compassionate, inclusive, and innovative educator.
These signals are perceptible to students and shape their perceptions and behaviours.
August 12, 2025 at 2:37 AM
These signals are perceptible to students and shape their perceptions and behaviours.
One of the takeaway messages for educators should be that the course syllabus presents an important opportunity to convey one's pedagogical approach, including values such as care and trust, and how these are reflected in course design choices.
August 12, 2025 at 2:37 AM
One of the takeaway messages for educators should be that the course syllabus presents an important opportunity to convey one's pedagogical approach, including values such as care and trust, and how these are reflected in course design choices.
This experimental study showed how the use of open educational practices and increased social justice framing lead to greater intent to register for the course, more positive perceptions of school support and acceptance, better relations with faculty and staff, and higher instructor evaluations.
August 12, 2025 at 2:37 AM
This experimental study showed how the use of open educational practices and increased social justice framing lead to greater intent to register for the course, more positive perceptions of school support and acceptance, better relations with faculty and staff, and higher instructor evaluations.
This role will provide direction, leadership, and guidance to the university community concerning the development and implementation of strategies that are grounded in evidence-based practice, effective pedagogy, and that center on proactive, educative, and restorative approaches.
July 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This role will provide direction, leadership, and guidance to the university community concerning the development and implementation of strategies that are grounded in evidence-based practice, effective pedagogy, and that center on proactive, educative, and restorative approaches.
Congratulations my friend!
July 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Congratulations my friend!
These findings hold significant implications for policy and practice and as post-secondary institutions strive to widen equitable access and better support both pedagogical innovation and student success, the adoption and expansion of ZTC initiatives should be considered a strategic priority.
July 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
These findings hold significant implications for policy and practice and as post-secondary institutions strive to widen equitable access and better support both pedagogical innovation and student success, the adoption and expansion of ZTC initiatives should be considered a strategic priority.
This finding demonstrates that the substantial student cost savings that result from the programmatic adoption of open educational resources (OER) via institutional ZTC initiatives do not come at the cost of educational outcomes.
July 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This finding demonstrates that the substantial student cost savings that result from the programmatic adoption of open educational resources (OER) via institutional ZTC initiatives do not come at the cost of educational outcomes.
Multilevel modelling that controlled for both between-course and within-courses sources of variance showed that ZTC course sections exhibited comparable mean fill and withdrawal rates and slightly higher mean GPAs than non-ZTC course sections.
July 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Multilevel modelling that controlled for both between-course and within-courses sources of variance showed that ZTC course sections exhibited comparable mean fill and withdrawal rates and slightly higher mean GPAs than non-ZTC course sections.
In this study we analyze institutional-level data encompassing 13,605 course sections across the four academic years between September 2018 and August 2022.
July 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In this study we analyze institutional-level data encompassing 13,605 course sections across the four academic years between September 2018 and August 2022.
Leading the development and growth of KPU's ZTC programs was one of my proudest accomplishments at KPU, as the initiative has grown to encompass eight credentials and nearly 800 individual courses from which over 24,000 students have benefited from nearly CA$13 million in cost savings.
July 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Leading the development and growth of KPU's ZTC programs was one of my proudest accomplishments at KPU, as the initiative has grown to encompass eight credentials and nearly 800 individual courses from which over 24,000 students have benefited from nearly CA$13 million in cost savings.
Internal consistency is important here 😁
May 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Internal consistency is important here 😁
It also represents the kind of leadership I believe that the post-secondary sector needs, which is also why we have elected to openly license the document.
May 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It also represents the kind of leadership I believe that the post-secondary sector needs, which is also why we have elected to openly license the document.
This framework, which will inform the procurement, development, and deployment of educational technologies, provides our university community with important guidance during a time of rapid technological change.
May 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This framework, which will inform the procurement, development, and deployment of educational technologies, provides our university community with important guidance during a time of rapid technological change.
As I explained at Senate, too often we in higher education treat legislation (e.g., privacy, accessibility) as the ceiling when it comes to ethical considerations with technology, when we should instead view legislation as the floor (the bare minimum).
May 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As I explained at Senate, too often we in higher education treat legislation (e.g., privacy, accessibility) as the ceiling when it comes to ethical considerations with technology, when we should instead view legislation as the floor (the bare minimum).
This was among the commitments in our academic plan and something that I have been working on for several months now with my colleagues in the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation, consulting widely across the university.
May 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This was among the commitments in our academic plan and something that I have been working on for several months now with my colleagues in the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation, consulting widely across the university.
Dr. Taylor is Brock's 14th recipient of the 3MNTF, which is a wonderful reflection of the commitment of this community of educators to exceptional teaching and learning.
May 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Dr. Taylor is Brock's 14th recipient of the 3MNTF, which is a wonderful reflection of the commitment of this community of educators to exceptional teaching and learning.