DEI Essentials for Language Educators: Promoting Equity and Belonging
This badge recognizes the completion of the DEI Essentials for Language Educators: Promoting Equity and Belonging course, a professional development program focused on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in language teaching. Badge earners have explored key concepts of DEI, examined barriers to equity in education, and developed strategies to create inclusive, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive learning environments that promote a sense of belonging for all learners.
Issued on 26 Jan 2026 by
TESL Ontario
Issuer
TESL Ontario
operations@teslontario.org
Criteria
Learners must complete all modules in the DEI Essentials for Language Educators: Promoting Equity and Belonging course to earn this digital badge. Completion includes:
- Viewing or participating in each module's content
- Successfully engaging with all required interactive components (e.g., readings, reflections, self-assessments)
- Finishing any final knowledge checks or assessments
Once all modules are marked as complete in the LMS, the badge becomes earnable via the badge application form.
