Knowing that in 2014 only 9% of students at IUB voted, instructors need to take the lead in developing citizenship skills and challenging their students to participate in democracy. According to Nancy Thomas, “Learning for democracy should be a national priority, and our colleges and universities need to lead this charge.” Is taking a few… Read more »
Tag: Difficult Discussions
Making Educational Use of Difficult Moments
Every so often, issues arise on our campus (or beyond) that can weigh heavily on our students’ minds, impacting how they can engage with each other and their learning. Just recently, two issues rose to this level–the appearance on campus of flyers that mocked sexual assault and consent, and Provost Robel’s decision regarding the Benton… Read more »