A chance at birth: An academic development activity to promote deep reflection on social inequities
I describe the structure and implementation of an activity I use in academic development, aimed at exposing higher education faculty to social inequities in a profound way. The activity is structured such that previously naïve practitioners as well as those somewhat engaged in equity pedagogies are...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education |
| Online Access: | http://jmbesubmissions.asm.org/index.php/jmbe/article/view/2037 |
| Summary: | I describe the structure and implementation of an activity I use in academic development, aimed at exposing higher education faculty to social inequities in a profound way. The activity is structured such that previously naïve practitioners as well as those somewhat engaged in equity pedagogies are provided new ways of thinking about the role teaching plays in social inclusion. Here I reflect on the activity’s genesis, provide suggestions for its use, and considerations for academic developers interested in using it for their own practice.
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| ISSN: | 1935-7877 1935-7885 |