19 Anti-Racist OER Examples
Below are revised syllabi and antiracist assignment(s) that are openly licensed, organized by course name, and available in the OER Commons repository.
| Course Name and Link to Materials | Course Description | Assignment |
| General Biology | This course will introduce biology to non-science majors, which provides an introduction to biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, physiology, ecology, and environmental biology. | Create a 15-60 second video of yourself and share why you want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. If you have already received a vaccine, feel free to share your experience! Choose a license for your video. |
| Probation and Parole | In this course, you will analyze the essential elements of probation and parole by examining the history of sentencing and post-sentence release from its beginnings to the contemporary institution to which it has evolved. | After completing assigned readings on the concepts of probation and parole, examine the role of parole and probation and assess the success of this approach. How would you improve the probation system? Can the current system ever be successful? |
| History of California | This course examines the social, economic, and political development of California from its pre-European past to its post-industrial present. In addition, we will explore the historical uniqueness of California’s environment, population, institutions, and economy. | Produce a 3-5 minute student reflection video on an aspect of California history (e.g. agriculture, migration, transnationalism, labor, civil rights) inspired by the content from the Dolores Huerta virtual exhibit. This is a chance for students to provide their perspectives on what they find meaningful in California history. |
| Principles & Practices of Childhood Education | Examines underlying principles of quality practices utilized in early childhood programs emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies to support physical, cognitive and social/emotional development for all children. | Students will research contributors to the field of early childhood education who are non-white, reflecting on the person’s background, why their contribution is important to the field, and how the students themselves can elevate the person’s voice. Students will then engage with each other on their findings. |
| Fundamental Chemistry | This introductory course is designed to prepare the student for Chemistry 1A. Students will develop problem-solving skills related to the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, energy transformations, as well as atomic and molecular structure. | I want you to help me create material for my future science classes where you can help me show how “science looks” and be part of adding a bit more diversity and inclusion to STEM. And what is coolest about it is that the author is you! |
| Introduction to Business | Intr