Race Pedagogy: Faculty Preparation Matters. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Williams, Stacy A. S.; Conyers, Addrain
• Is Part Of: Administrative theory & praxis. Volume 38:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 234
• Page End: 250
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Public administration -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 350
• DOI: 10.1080/10841806.2016.1239396
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1084-1806

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article addresses some of the concerns faculty have in managing a discussion on race in the classroom, by making explicit that which is often implicit when discussing race. Key objectives are to mitigate tension in the classroom, thereby creating a safe space for difficult race discussions, and to develop and promote faculty preparation for courses and course components that focus on race and racism. Development of pedagogical skills is a function of self-awareness, emotion management, and understanding student values. Faculty preparation needs to be ongoing, flexible, and adaptable to the values of the students and the system. Student-centered examples and strategies are provided to aid emotion management in the classroom.