Radical Strategies for Inclusive, Diverse Classrooms

Authors

  • Suzanne Scott
  • Angie Hattery

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13021/G8itlcp.4.2012.2006

Keywords:

critical thinking, pedagogy, student engagement

Abstract

Diversity in the classroom enriches everyoneââ¬â¢s experience, but it presents challenges. This session focuses on the ways that the dominant ideologies and assumptions blind not only our students, but teachers as well, to the subtle and not-so-subtle power imbalances and prejudices that negate our aspirations to inclusiveness in the classroom. What non-confrontational techniques can we employ to discuss the issues of white supremacy, heteronormativity, or ableism without generating hostility? Faculty attending this session will take away radical strategies that can alter the classroom climate from defensiveness and hostility to one of acceptance and inclusionââ¬âa ââ¬Åweââ¬â¢re all in this togetherââ¬Â attitude!

Author Biography

Suzanne Scott

**2007 GMU Teacher of Excellence**

Published

2012-09-21

Issue

Section

11:20am-12:00pm Mini-Workshops, Panels, & Roundtables