Counter-narratives of Muslim American Women
Examining the prevalence of Islamophobia in education, this week's review "underscores the need for MusCrit" as a subset of critical race theory
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Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
Taking an intersectional approach to teaching, this week's review presents strategies to create inclusive learning environments.
Posted on July 25, 2022 in Review of the Week
Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education: Strategies for Teaching
ed. by Rita Kumar and Brenda Refaei Cincinnati, 2021
238p bibl index, 9781947602991 $42.95, 9781947602182
Edited by Kumar (Univ. of Cincinnati) and Rafaei (Univ. of Cincinnati Blue Ash College), this collection tackles the notion that only certain college disciplines have the skill sets or knowledge to create inclusive classrooms. They argue that each college instructor must promote equity so that all students feel welcomed and respected. Specifically, the contributors focus on the intersectionality of race, class, age, sexuality, and disability. This reader-friendly text is easy to navigate. The book is organized into six parts, and the first (“Setting Up Inclusive Learning Environments”) and last (“Inclusive Assessment”) are essential reading for educators in all disciplines. Other chapters address specific disciplines such as STEM, the humanities, and the social sciences. These chapters have practical applications that can help educators create inclusive environments by offering guidance on developing curriculum; setting up a syllabus; establishing a student-centered teaching classroom; and, because the world is still in the middle of a pandemic, creating an inclusive online classroom. This is an important text for educators interested in creating equity-based learning environments in their classrooms.
Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers, advanced undergraduates through faculty; professionals.
Reviewer: G. Colosi, Syracuse University
Interdisciplinary Subjects: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Studies, Racial Justice
Subject: Social & Behavioral Sciences – Education
Choice Issue: Sep 2022
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