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Cultivating DEIA Skills in Open Education Research: The Impact of Targeted Fellowship Support

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In order to conduct effective research in open education, one needs skills in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. To address this need, a DEIA expert provided consultation to the members and mentor of a fellowship for open education researchers. After completing the fellowship, the researchers were asked to complete a survey about DEIA research skill development during the fellowship and their perceived challenges in DEIA research. Fellows (N = 42) across cohorts indicated growth in DEIA research skills during the fellowship. Notably, fellows who received DEIA consultation described more sophisticated development of DEIA research skills than fellows without the consultation. Fellows also reported challenges in DEIA research skills due to the current political climate, limited funding opportunities, and concerns about support from their institutions.

Source: Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education

DOI: 10.31274/joerhe.20113

Authors: Virginia Clinton-Lisell, Jasmine Roberts-Crews

Institution: University of North Dakota

Language: English

Topic: Open Education and E-Learning

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414346873

FWCI: 0.976

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