Teaching about Race and Racism in the College Classroom: Notes from a White Professor

"Kernahan argues that you can be honest and unflinching in your teaching about racism while also providing a compassionate learning environment that allows for mistakes and avoids shaming students. She also differentiates between how white students and students of color are likely to experience the classroom, helping instructors provide a more effective learning experience for all students"--

Author: Cyndi Kernahan
Publisher: West Virginia University Press
Published: 12/01/2019
Pages: 228
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781949199246
ISBN10: 194919924X
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Schools | Levels | Higher
- Education | Teaching | General
- Social Science | Discrimination

About the Author

Cyndi Kernahan is a professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where she is also the assistant dean for teaching and learning in the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research and writing are focused primarily on teaching and learning, including the teaching of race, inclusive pedagogy, and student success.