Jill Heckathorn explains what she means by “teaching beyond tolerance” including the progression that she discovered that could also include acknowledgment, acceptance, appreciation, respect, and, ultimately, reverence. (4 min., 58 sec.)

For her students to arrive at this “shift” in their diversity awareness, Jill Heckathorn has found that experiential learning opportunities are a key factor, especially when a sense of ceremony, celebration, and reflection are a part of it. (6 min., 5 sec.)

Jill Heckathorn has realized that structuring the environment in her courses and assignments needs to be done in a way that allows for students’ own discovery as their worldviews change. (3 min., 9 sec.)

According to Jill Heckathorn, creating authentic experiential learning opportunities for students is a lot of work, but the payoff for students and her own reward as a teacher is well-worth the effort. (3 min., 1 sec.)

Through powerful comments, written reflections, and even in observed behavior, Jill Heckathorn has seen the transformation in her students after participating in out-of-class experiences with people with disabilities, with older adults, and with people in different cultures. (6 min., 59 sec.)