Radical Strategies for Inclusive, Diverse Classrooms

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!