Abstract
This workshop emerges out of a global concern as to how we address race, culture, and difference at the university level. Helping students to engage in these conversations is often fraught or overlooked. How can educators introduce these topics to their students? What are key concepts that should be addressed? How can we help students become more race-conscious? This workshop is intended for practitioners who are new to these conversations and would like to engage in professional “sharing” as to how to negotiate difficult topics. The speaker is a university professor in a school of Education (teacher preparation) with 14+ years of experience teaching courses on diversity and equity. During the workshop, participants will be able to voice their own concerns, share what works with colleagues, and expand their comfort and repertoires in discussing social justice topics. In support of these goals, this workshop will: 1. Help participants identity obstacles to having fruitful conversations about race and culture in the university setting; 2. Unpack the critical concepts of equity, equality, merit, colorblindness and how these notions expand or limit the experiences students have in our courses; 3.Explore practical tools to promote racial and cultural literacy in university settings; 4. Provide frameworks for engaging in this work and moving forward; and 5. Connect like-minded professionals who can network in the future on these topics. Additionally, the speaker will provide resources as to how to locate supportive materials (books, online, etc.) which can facilitate this work with university students.
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Race, Culture, University
