The University of Windsor has entered into a license agreement with Western University to offer the following EDID focused training modules to faculty, staff and students. The modules have been developed by Western University and updated for the University of Windsor.
Disclaimer:
The University of Windsor recognizes that there are diverse perspectives on the definitions of identity-based discrimination and other forms of prejudice. While the University has partnered with Western University to use its well-established training modules, this does not imply adoption or endorsement of any specific organization’s definitions. Module content changes were limited to references to City of London and/or Western specific information.
Important Note on Terminology:
At the University of Windsor, the term racialized people is the preferred terminology rather than people of colour. This choice reflects our commitment to using language that acknowledges the social and systemic processes that create racial categories and inequities, rather than framing identity solely in terms of appearance. The term racialized emphasizes that race is not an inherent characteristic, but a social construct shaped by historical and ongoing structures of power. By adopting this terminology, we aim to foster inclusive and respectful communication aligned with principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
How to access the online modules:
These training modules are housed in Brightspace. To access the modules,
- Select the course from the list below.
- Select the course link found within the course description. This will take you to Brightspace.
- Sign in into Brightspace using your UWinID.
- Select Enroll in Course and then select Open Course
This module offers the opportunity to learn about and reflect on the history of racism towards Indigenous peoples, Black people, and racialized people. When we understand and acknowledge the history of these communities, we can honour, respect, and celebrate them.
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 3 hours.
This e-learning module allows participants to reflect on antisemitism and its impact on the Jewish community, UWindsor students, and employees. Explore the basics about Jewish communities, their main holidays, and significant symbols. Build your knowledge on the role social media has had on contemporary antisemitism and learn strategies to address antisemitic microaggressions and overt antisemitism on campus and on social media.
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. move existing link here
This e-learning module allows participants to reflect on Islamophobia and its impact on the Muslim community, UWindsor students, and employees. Explore the basics about Muslim communities, their main holidays, and significant symbols. Build your knowledge of myths around Islamophobia and learn strategies to address microaggressions and overt Islamophobia on campus and social media
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. move existing link here
Anti-Black racism in North America is a legacy of not just colonialism but the transatlantic slave trade and the subsequent mistreatment of Black people following the abolition of slavery. This module provides some insight into some common terms related to anti-Black racism, alongside a review of the different ways anti-Black racism manifests. Learn some practical strategies that can be used to address anti-Black racism in your day-to-day lives.
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
In this module, you will unpack anti-Asian racism and the myths and stereotypes that continue to harm Asians in Canada. Explore the intersectionality that Asian communities experience in Canada and at Western. Examine different strategies to address anti-Asian racism and microaggressions.
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Build up your understanding of internalized, interpersonal, systemic, and institutional racism while gaining the knowledge and skills to combat racism. Explore actionable steps that can be taken to redistribute power and engage in perspective-taking. Reflect on microaggressions and their impact on equity-deserving group members and learn about microinterventions tactics you can use to address microaggressions.
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 45 minutes.
This module allows you to learn about biases, types of biases, microaggressions, and macroaggressions. Build awareness around the impact of microaggressions on both targets of microaggressions and microaggressors, identify strategies to recognize and address implicit biases, and consider microintervention tactics to disarm microaggressions.
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
This module allows participants to reflect on their positionality as social beings and learn about privilege, White privilege, and allyship. Reflect on strategies that can be implemented to transform privileges and power into a tool that champions the co-creation of a more equitable and inclusive campus and within your personal and professional life.
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
More educational resources can be found at Understanding and Unlearning Identity-Based Oppression page