Developing Antiracist Competencies in Teaching and Curriculum Design

Many faculty want to create antiracist classrooms but struggle to move beyond good intentions into concrete action. Without a clear framework, efforts can feel vague, inconsistent, or overwhelming—leaving educators uncertain about how to recognize racism in its many forms, address its impacts, and equip students to engage meaningfully with issues of justice. The result is often missed opportunities to foster deeper learning and lasting change.

In this 20-Minute Mentor, Phillipe Copeland introduces the CARE model, a competency-based framework that translates antiracist goals into clear, teachable practices. Through its three core competencies—recognition, analysis, and change—you’ll learn how to identify and evaluate racism, critically assess its effects, and implement strategies that actively promote equity. With practical guidance on backward design, Dr. Copeland shows how to embed antiracist principles into learning outcomes across disciplines, giving you adaptable, concrete tools to transform your courses and prepare students for action beyond the classroom.

After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to: 

• Define the core concepts and principles of antiracist education
• Explain the three core competencies of the CARE model: recognition, analysis, and change
• Apply the CARE model to the process of curriculum development
• Design learning outcomes and activities that align with antiracist competencies
• Evaluate strategies for fostering antiracist change within their teaching context

TOPICS COVERED 

• Defining essential terms, concepts, and approaches in antiracist teaching and learning
• Introducing the CARE model as a competency-based framework for antiracist education
• Applying the CARE model to curriculum design through backward design principles
• Demonstrating strategies to foster recognition, analysis, and change in student learning
• Connecting antiracist competencies to measurable outcomes across disciplines

AUDIENCE

This program will benefit:

• Faculty members and instructors across disciplines
• Curriculum developers and instructional designers
• Department chairs and program coordinators
• Teaching and learning center staff
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officers and specialists
• Academic administrators

Product Code: PM25UA