Teaching for Social Justice

Abstract

This interactive presentation will address critical issues for faculty who want to integrate concepts of social justice and civic engagement into their curricula. Topics will include ways to:
ââ¬Â¢ Work with controversial material (sexuality, racial or ethnic discrimination, religious differences)
ââ¬Â¢ Encourage students to open themselves to new ways of thinking about complex issues
ââ¬Â¢ Create a framework for critical thinking that differentiates argument from opinion, from bias, and from faith, so that students can understand the differing evidentiary requirements of each and the differing role each plays in civil discourse
ââ¬Â¢ Create assignments that encourage active learning