Cyndi Kernahan, "Teaching about Race and Racism in the College Classroom: Notes from a White Professor" (West Virginia UP, 2019)
Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you’ll hear about:
Why White professors need to teach about race and racism in their courses
The gap between “inside” and “outside” knowledge
How to effectively provide data in an atmosphere of strong emotions
Why having debates and discussing misinformation won’t work
The reasons students resist learning about race and racism
How to meet students where they are and help them cross the learning threshold
Today’s book is: Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom: Notes from a White Professor (U West Virginia Press, 2019). Teaching…
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