Embedded in “queer” is the notion of disruption, so what does this mean for participation and our relationship to it as instructors? What does it mean to be “queer”? In “Queering Student Participation: Whispers, Echoes, Rants, and Memory,” Matthew Cox defines queer in two main ways: first, as a catch-all term for anyone who’s LBGT; Read More…
Category: Diversity in the Classroom
To Grade (Participation) or Not to Grade (Participation), That is the Question
As new instructors, I think many of us can relate to a wide constellation of anxieties. How do we keep our students engaged? How do we ensure our students are understanding the curriculum? How do we encourage participation? Oftentimes, it can be difficult to navigate participation grading. To grade or not to grade, that Read More…
The Importance of Perspective
One of the key lessons I took from reading this chapter is the importance of perspective. Apparent feminism is a methodology designed by Erin Frost to emphasize the importance of being explicit about feminist identify in response to socially unjust situations. It also invites participation from allies who do not identify as feminist but do Read More…
“Excuse Me (or Please Move): Teaching Pragmatics in Conversation”
by: Amanda Rioux Here is a link to a short but great article on the importance of teaching pragmatics over mechanical grammar in ESL students. Although it is aimed towards younger students, the ideas presented can still be adapted to any classroom.